Monthly Archives: January 2026

Getting Back on Track

Lately, The Teenage Beast has been gathering dust as I have been enthralled by my Frankensteinian mania for resurrecting dead and near dead computers. As much as I would like to move into a log cabin and spend my days … Continue reading

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

There’s nothing like a citrusy cake on a dreary Sunday. I like to see this as a triple lemony dessert – lemon zest is rubbed into the sugar for the cake, then there’s a lemon syrup poured over the baked … Continue reading

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Caturday

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One for the Money

In honor of what would have been the King’s 91st birthday, I’ll be carrying my moolah in my Elvis change purse. Happy birthday Mr. Hound-Dog!

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A New Slipcase for my Sketchbook

Never knowing when inspiration is going to strike, I always carry a sketchbook with me. I carry a few different cases of pens and pencils. I also carry hard drives and flash drives and cords and adapters and tools and … Continue reading

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French Apple Tart

Thinly sliced apples over a flaky crust, finished off with an apricot glaze – this tart is really something special. And truth be told, I was looking for a reason to use this new-to-me rectangular tart pan!

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Caturday

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Mummer’s Parade 2026

Happy New Year! More photos behind the cut.

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2025 in review

Today I present Miss Tina Garceau’s continuing series of collages using five elements. She calls the series The Friday Five and the gallery below represents her work for 2025. Click on the images for a larger preview. Back to Gallery Main … Continue reading

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