Monthly Archives: January 2024

You Can’t Keep a Good Vampire Down

Although the TV series ended in 1971, vampire Barnabas Collins continued to haunt the comic book racks of newsstands and convenience stores well into the 1970s. The comic above was published by Gold Key in 1974 — 50 years ago! … Continue reading

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Lap Quilt

This is a lap quilt I made for a friend for Christmas. Laps quilts are perfect for cozying up on the sofa while watching movies or a nap companion. I chose the black fabric to make the colorful patterned fabric … Continue reading

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2024 Mummers Parade

Philadelphians rang in the New Year on Broad Street with the 2024 Mummers Parade! More photos behind the cut.

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Turning the Page on 2023

Happy New Year! I finished 2023 sitting on the couch with a cat and a spouse scribbling away in small, cheap sketchbooks, and I have resolved to do the same thing in 2024!

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