Monthly Archives: March 2022

No Longer Available

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joe

I have some old technical pens that I have been wanting to use, but due to neglect, some of them are fairly crusty and in need of some tender loving care. Back when Koh-I-Noor and Rotring Rapidographs were my illustrative … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Pixels Versus Pigment, Technique | Tagged extinct, Higgins Pen Cleaner, ink, old, soap, technical pens, vintage | 2 Comments

Cinnamon Bread

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Tina

This is one of the best loaves of bread I’ve ever made! This cinnamon bread is soft, smells heavenly, and is delicious by itself, no butter or jam needed. I imagine that it would make divine French toast, but we … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged baking, bread, cinnamon loaf | 2 Comments

Caturday

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Tina

This charmer swept me off my feet!

Posted in Caturday, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged black cat, Caturday, neighborhood kitty, South Philly | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Five

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Tina

One hundred fifth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage | Tagged collage, Friday Five, pink bucks, Rich's Canton Ginger, vintage | Leave a comment

Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Tina

I’m a sucker for lemon desserts, so when I saw this recipe for Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake – I knew I had to give it a whirl. It’s lemony, moist, and best of all, easy to throw together.

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged baking, lemon cakes, quick breads, ricotta cheese | 3 Comments

Caturday

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Tina

Posted in Caturday, News, Photography | Tagged Caturday, ginger kitty, Nap King, Plywood the Cat | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Four

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Tina

One hundred fourth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged bowling, collage, Friday Five, lingerie, reel to reel, vintage | Leave a comment

First Sign of Spring!

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Tina

Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged spring flowers | 2 Comments

Two Nominees and Her Name Was Lisa

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Joe

Old ads for long gone movie theaters in Philadelphia circa 1980

Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia | Tagged 1980, movies, Philadelphia, theaters | 2 Comments

Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Tina

It happens every year – I completely forget about Pi Day until I begin seeing everyone’s luscious pies online. This year was no different, but I was determined to whip up something quick to celebrate the day. I went retro … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged Banana Cream Pie, easy peasy, Pi Day | Leave a comment

Hypnotize!

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Joe

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1974, comics, hypnotism, Sinbad | 2 Comments

Joe College 1970

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joe

Posted in Illustration | Tagged 1970, Affinity Designer, digital illustration, Hippie, Illustration, Joe Williams, vector | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Three

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Tina

One hundred third in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Illustration, Photography | Tagged collage, digital collage, Friday Five, squirrels, vintage, Vintage wallpaper | 1 Comment

Confronting Destiny

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Joe

It’s not necessarily a ringing endorsement of the product that Chipper is selling, but it seems he has come to a greater understanding of human nature and of himself. I wonder what else he tried to peddle.