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Monthly Archives: July 2025
Rest In Peace Connie Francis
We took these photos in 2017 when Connie Francis was The Grand Marshal of the Columbus Day Parade in South Philadelphia. She was very sweet and was thrilled that our son was familiar with her music. Thanks for the music … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Columbus Day Parade, Connie Francis, Jerry Blavat, South Philadelphia
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Breaking Bad Habits
Of late, I have been bedeviled by procrastination and waiting for inspiration like a train that is never going to come. Maybe a more apt metaphor is the train is sitting on the tracks, but it’s not moving. When times … Continue reading
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged analog, Cartoon, horror, Illustration, Joe Williams, monster, story, Teenage Beast, USA, writing
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
These chocolate chip cheesecake cookies aren’t going to win any awards for looks, but they are so good! Soft cookies with a dollop of sweetened cream cheese in the center. Perfect to bring to your next cook out!
Caturday
Posted in Caturday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged cats, Caturday, South Philly
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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Ten
Two hundred and ten in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Easy Ham and Cheese Pie
After a long day at the pool, sometimes you need something you can throw together for dinner in about 15 minutes. This ham and cheese pie is the ticket, and while it’s baking you can make a tossed salad – … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged easy dinners, ham and cheese pie, what to make for dinner
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Sunflowers in South Philadelphia
Springing up along a utility pole outside of the Italian Market
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged flowers, Philadelphia, yellow
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