Author Archives: Joe

The Amazing Truck Mascot

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Joe

Here in Lansdowne, PA is another fine example of the urban phenomena of Truck Mascots. Truck Mascots are usually discarded toys that generally commercial truckers lash to the grills of their vehicles to become sort of like flying maidens on … Continue reading →

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Looking up at Jefferson Square

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Joe

I was sitting in Jefferson Square enjoying the brisk weather and the changing colors of the season. I’ve probably taken thousands of photographs both analog and digital of this park since I started to visit it decades ago. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Joe

Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading →

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I Want a New Toy!

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Joe

…and I got some new toys! First up is the Sailor Fude de Mannen which is a fabulous fountain pen made in Japan. I think it was meant to be a calligraphy pen, but it works great for drawing. You … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Joe

Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading →

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Is it over yet?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Joe

14 years ago when I purchased my first Roku box, the whole concept of streaming video was in its infancy and it was great! For a fraction of the cost of a cable television subscription I could watch what I … Continue reading →

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The Last Gasp of Halloween 2024

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Joe

Although the stores have rushed Christmas inventory to their shelves, I am not quite over Halloween. This was an unintentionally spooky Halloween scene shot on a side street in the neighborhood of Philadelphia’s Italian Market. The tenants didn’t decorate for … Continue reading →

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The Grim Reaper Visits South Philadelphia

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Joe
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Seasonal Spookiness at Bardascino Park

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Joe

A paper Jack O’lantern gets hit by just the right shaft of light in Bardascino Park in South Philadelphia.

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