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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
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged Cartoon, cartoons, comic, horror, Illustration, Joe Williams, Sketch, sketchbook, USA, Willceau
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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
Caturday
Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading
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!
Posted in Curious Clutter, Holiday, News, Photography
Tagged change purse, Elvis Presley, vintage
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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
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook, Joe's Garage
Tagged cardboard, cheap, glue, protect, sketchbook, slipcase, sturdy
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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!
Caturday
Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading
Posted in Caturday
Tagged cat, feline, ginger cats, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, Plywood, Plywood the Cat, South Philly, USA
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Mummer’s Parade 2026
Happy New Year! More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Mummer's Day Parade, Mummers, New Year's Day, South Philly
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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
Posted in Collage, Friday Five
Tagged art, assemblage, collage, digital illustration, Friday Five, humor, ongoing series, Philadelphia, Tina Garceau, USA, vintage photos
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