Monthly Archives: August 2022

Angel’s Trumpet

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Tina

An Angel’s Trumpet folded up in late afternoon.

Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged flowers, South Philly | 2 Comments

Peach Strawberry Galette

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Tina

The lazy man’s pie, roll out the dough, fill with fruit, and turn up the sides! This galette is doable on a hot day because it bakes in only 30 minutes. It was delish!

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged baking, galettes, peaches, strawberries | 1 Comment

My latest cover is book two in The Bell Chronicle series, Ranching in Colorado by J.L. Curtis. Back in Texas he might be The Rio Kid, but at the other end of a long cattle drive in Fort Collins, Rio … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Design | Tagged book design, J.L. Curtis, Ranching in Colorado, The Bell Chronicles | 3 Comments

It was Strawbridge & Clothier

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Joe

This was one of Philadelphia’s premier department stores. It has sadly gone out of business along with the rest of the retail chain. Tina and I and everybody I know who lives in Philadelphia shopped here. They had everything — … Continue reading →

Posted in Philadelphia | Tagged city, Market Street, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, urban | 2 Comments

Caturday

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Joe

Posted in Caturday | Tagged cat, domestic, feline, ginger cats. Plywood the Cat, kitty, resting, tabby, tabbycat | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Twenty One

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Tina

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

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged collage, Friday Five, Paris, R.M.S. Caronia, vintage photos, Western Union | 2 Comments

The Dorothy Haon Letters

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Tina

I was running errands in my neighborhood, when I came across old letters scattered on the rain soaked steps of a Church. The envelopes were yellowed with age and one had a three cent stamp affixed to it. My curiosity … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, News, Philadelphia | Tagged Cunard White Star R.M.S. Caronia, Dorothy Haon, fashion designer, Marion Haon, New York City, post war | 3 Comments

Haunted Libraries – Volume Two

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Tina

My latest book cover, Haunted Libraries – Volume Two. It’s an anthology featuring eleven writers to raise money for The Tom Burnett Library. It’s available here!

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Squeeze!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Tina

Some phenomenal parallel parking in South Philly!

Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged city life, South Philly, street parking | Leave a comment

Peach Blueberry Crumb Pie

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Tina

There’s nothing better than a warm peach blueberry crumb pie. Easy to make, since you only have to roll out a bottom crust, the perfect lazy, summer pie!