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Monthly Archives: February 2023
Looking Up Along Market Street
I detest cell phones particularly “smart” phones so I carry a camera and I look up. I saw this old beauty on Market Street while running some errands.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged architecture, details, Market Street, old, PA, Philadelphia
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Thirty Seven
One hundred thirty seventh in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Get to the Point!
A search through some old art bins in the studio set me tumbling down a rabbit hole of wooden pencils, pencil sharpeners and crafting the perfect point.
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook, Stuff Joe Likes, Technique
Tagged analog, antique, Cartoon, cartoons, comics, Illustration, Joe Williams, monster, pointy, sharpen, Sketch, sketchbook
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The Sun Sets on Passyunk Avenue
Sunset over Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, PA.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged orange, PA, Passyunk, Philadelphia, sky, sunset, utility poles
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
A Valentine for my dear husband Joe!
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
This is a simple sugar cookie dough that doesn’t need to be chilled, rolls out like a dream, and tastes delicious. I dipped these in some semi-sweet melted chocolate, because hey – it’s Valentine’s Day!
An Entrepreneur on 9th Street
For only $12 you can have a t-shirt to watch tonight’s game!


