Monthly Archives: November 2021

Envelope Pillow Cover

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Countess Dracula

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Joe

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 →

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Beef and Vegetable Ramen Stir Fry

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Catching the Colors While They Last

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Joe

Jefferson Square in South Philadelphia.

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Sparks Shot Tower

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Joe

The Sparks Shot Tower is a historic shot tower located at 129-131 Carpenter Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to the historic marker near the foot of this tower: First in the nation. Built 1808 by Thomas Sparks and John Bishop to make hunting shot. It symbolized … Continue reading →

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Feline Friday

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Tina Garceau

A stray having breakfast courtesy of a kind neighbor.

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A Familiar Face

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Joe

As is usually the case, I was looking for something else when I came across an old stash of comics books. I immediately forgot about whatever I was originally looking for as I gleefully thumbed through my four-colored, battered beauties. … Continue reading →

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