Author Archives: Joe_Williams

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Joe_Williams

I am truly thankful for all of the blessings bestowed upon my family and me. I am also thankful that I work at an old printer that has a terrific stash of vintage clipart. That’s where I scored the beauty … Continue reading →

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Up on the Roof

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Joe_Williams

Along Broad Street in South Philadelphia

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Look-Out Sister!

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Joe_Williams

This is a fascinating curio from the late 1940s that I discovered on the Internet Archive channel on my Roku box. It’s a low budget Western featuring an all black cast and starring The King of the Jukebox — Louis … Continue reading →

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When I was 21…

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Joe_Williams

A warning sign attached to a fairly scary bar in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia was the inspiration for this year’s anniversary card.

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Getting to Church Early

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Joe_Williams

The center aisle of Saint Rita of Cascia on South Broad Street off of Ellsworth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Happy Birthday, Tina!

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Joe_Williams

It’s that time again!

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Primary Colors

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Joe_Williams

Cranes above a construction site at Broad and Washington in South Philadelphia.

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Dymo-Mite Tapewriter

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Joe_Williams

Sometimes the old way of doing things is the best way.

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Robbie the Robot Meets Mr. C

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Joe_Williams

As I’ve written before finding something to watch on Netflix has been proving to be more of a challenge than it’s worth. The tedious scrolling through titles of little interest has chased me to some of the stranger and more … Continue reading →

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