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Monthly Archives: October 2023
Pathos in a Pencil?
I found this unusual advertisement for artist pencils in a 1976 issue of American Artist. Ads nowadays usually push whimsy to would-be artists — never pathos.
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter
Tagged 1976, ad, American Artist, pathos, pencil
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Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Raspberries were plentiful in the market over the weekend – muffins were made. There was a bit of a chill in the air, so it was a pleasure to turn on the oven. Having these lemon raspberry muffins with coffee … Continue reading
Caturday
A stray cat in formal wear in Delaware County
A Soak in a Cauldron
Interesting Halloween decorations in our neighborhood.
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Philadelphia
Tagged Halloween, Halloween decorations, South Philly
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27 Years!
Happy 27th Anniversary to my dear husband Joe!
Colors of the Season
In beautiful Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Posted in Photography
Tagged autumn, bright, color, Delaware County, Fall, foliage, Pennsylvania, tree
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And he shows them pearly white…
In the wake of the blockbuster success of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) there came a spate of books and publications designed strictly to cash in on the fascination with man-eating sharks. Sure, there may have been the occasional issue of … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Trash or Treasure, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged cash grab, cash in, Jaws, Jaws of Death, magazine, man-eater, monster, shark, trash, USA, vintage
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Orange Cake Loaf
The Boy and I made this light orange cake over the weekend. It’s simple to make, using just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. The glaze is optional, but we just couldn’t help ourselves!
He’s a Pinball Wizard!!!
Making the Pinball Machine Costume Enjoy this blast from the past, and if you’re going to attempt this costume for Halloween, time’s wasting! Hop to it! Click the link above!
Posted in Blast from the Past, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged arcade, DIY, make a pinball machine costume, pinball
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