Monthly Archives: May 2023

Chasing the Cool Kids

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Joe

Back in the 1970s Marvel Comics was trying to chase an audience beyond the typical comic reader which was comprised chiefly of seven to twelve year old boys. Somebody thought a rock album based on their most popular character would … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Don Giuseppe Palermo – The family’s Godfather According to Wikipedia: The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted in 2004 as a spin-off of Gonzales’ … Continue reading →

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The Best Sloppy Joes

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Tina Garceau

This recipe for Sloppy Joes is an easy-to-make dinner when you don’t feel like making dinner. I pulled this together in 20 minutes, mainly out of pantry ingredients, and served it with a side of potato salad. It’s an American … Continue reading →

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Queen of Hearts

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Joe

A card Tina Garceau made in Adobe Illustrator for her Mother back in 2004.

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South Philadelphia in the ’40s.

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Joe

Family friend Aunt Francis with my Mom in South Philadelphia back in the ’40s.

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Caturday

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Tina Garceau

A neighborhood cat, if you look to the right, you’ll see the green eyes of a black kitty.

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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Forty Seven

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Tina Garceau

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

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