A Minty Fresh Refresh

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Joe_Williams

I put the taped label on there for my own sake.

I forget how I came by the Mac Mini pictured above, but I’m sure I didn’t buy it new. I rarely do. It was probably Dan’s—my buddy who’d snatch up the latest Apple gear the day it dropped, only to flip it the moment something faster or shinier arrived. His castoffs were my gain; he’d offer them to me at prices so low I’d be a fool to say no. Those hand-me-downs powered years of my work.

Dan’s gone now. Vietnam Veteran, brilliant photographer, restless tinkerer, generous to a fault. His death closed a chapter—and cut off my back-channel to near-cutting-edge Macs at fire-sale rates. I miss the gear. I miss him more. Continue reading →

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Gâteau Invisible Aux Pommes

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Tina Garceau

This is an invisible apple cake. Invisible because the apples are sliced so thin, that when they’re baked with the custardy batter, they seem to disappear into the cake. It’s more fruit than cake, and absolutely delicious – what will the French think of next? Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Tina Garceau

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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Sixteen

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tina Garceau

Two hundred and sixteen in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

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Sky Over Delaware County

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Joe_Williams

Waiting for the TrainFrom the Fernwood-Yeadon Stop.

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Both Sides Now

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Joe_Williams

The possessed Larry Hughes lets out the Beast as the punk club is consumed by flames.

Sometimes it happens. You’re working on a drawing you’re pretty happy with, but you start looking at it, and something bothers you. Something is not quite right. Maybe if you had done this or that differently, it would have been better. Continue reading →

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Leftover Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Tina Garceau

I carved my pumpkin and set it on our step, many, many bags of candy were purchased. Joe and I sat outside and waited. Four kids – that was it my friends. Growing up, I loved everything about Halloween, making costumes, going out with my friends, and candy! That was back in the days when you got some “fun sized” candy bars, but an equal amount of regular sized bars.

Our street used to be a popular destination. Do kids do “Trunk-or-Treats” and bag going from house to house? So my dilemma was – should I gorge myself with the Kit Kats, M&Ms, Nestle Crunch, and Reese’s cups in front of the TV or bake something fun with them? The latter won out – and they’re pretty good! Continue reading →

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