Tag Archives: Philadelphia

Halloween • Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Being that we have run out of coin-operated machine costumes to stuff our son into, we have decided to lean into something more in the creepy and supernatural spirit of the holiday. This year, Lloyd is a scarecrow which Joe … Continue reading →

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Sun Sinks in the West

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Joe

Enjoying a perfect day at Jefferson Square in South Philadelphia. Summer is slowly turning to Fall and this is the perfect place to enjoy it.

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Looking Up in Philly

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Joe

A small portion of City Hall where Broad and Market Streets intersect.

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Last Weekend for The Pool

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Joe

Our neighborhood pool is still open and will remain open until Labor Day. This is an unusual but welcome move for the parks and recreation department. They are usually closed by now, but I’m not going to think too hard … Continue reading →

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With The Comico Boys

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Joe

Among the well worn stack of comics that I refer to as Barbershop Comics was an old issue of the X-Men that hit the stands late in 1981. There is nothing special about that particular issue, but the advertisement above … Continue reading →

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South Philadelphia in the ’40s.

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Joe

Family friend Aunt Francis with my Mom in South Philadelphia back in the ’40s.

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Looking West from 61st and Passyunk

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Joe
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