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Monthly Archives: November 2021
Go-Kart or Speed-Bike?
So you scraped together the two bucks and waited patiently for the instructions to arrive in the mail while you pictured yourself buzzing the town on your boss GO-KART or sweet SPEED-BIKE! Wouldn’t it be great?! Imagine all of the … Continue reading
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1973, comics, Fantastic Four, go-kart, Jack Kirby, reprint, speed-bike
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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, fresh cranberries have made an appearance in the market. These muffins have chopped cranberries, mini chocolate chips, and orange zest with a streusel topping and an orange glaze! They’re the perfect accompaniment with … Continue reading
You Can Ring My Bell!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia, pig, pork
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Feline Friday
An old Mac Mini is a warm pillow for Plywood.
Envelope Pillow Cover
While cleaning out a closet, I found my son’s crib blanket. I loved that blanket and could never bear to throw it away. It was too small to use as a throw, so I decided to make pillow covers out … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged easy sewing project, envelope pillow covers, recycling fabric, Sewing
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Countess Dracula
Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614) was a real life Hungarian noblewoman and purported serial killer who may have engaged in vampiric activity. Her victims were female servants and minor noblewomen who had come to her for training and education. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, Halloween, Illustration
Tagged Affinity Designer, blood, Cartoon, digital illustration, Dracula, femme fatale, Halloween, Halloween Head, Illustration, Joe Williams, monster, vamp, vampire, vector
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Beef and Vegetable Ramen Stir Fry
I make a lot of stir fry, usually served over brown rice – but once in a while, I break out the ramen noodles for a change of pace. Ramen noodles are economical, they cook quickly, and are delicious when … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baby bok choy, great leftovers, peppers, ramen, sirloin, what to make for dinner
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Catching the Colors While They Last
Jefferson Square in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Looking South, South Philly Safari
Tagged autumn, color, Fall, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, trees
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