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Tag Archives: summer
It’s Too Darn Hot!
It was 97º yesterday, and the only relief we city folk could get was a dip in the local pool. It was Heaven!
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged August, public pools, South Philly, summer, swimming, the boy
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The End of Summer
Yesterday was the last day of swimming at the Murphy Pool at 3rd and Shunk in South Philadelphia.
Doodle Tuesday
Drawn with an unsharpened 2mm red lead. I get lazy about sharpening.
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged doodle, girl, red, Sketch, summer, wind
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Nature’s Lego
No food post today – our neighborhood pool opened on Friday, and we spent the weekend swimming and lounging. It’s always fun to get reacquainted with the pool staff, what’s not fun is stepping on one of these. I’m not … Continue reading
Strawberry Lattice Pie
I labored over a pie for Labor Day! Because it’s a holiday, and because we’re about to bid adieu to the gorgeous, locally grown strawberries in the market. Hard to imagine another summer is drawing to a close, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, Labor Day, lattice pies, seasonal fruits, strawberry pie, summer, what to make for dessert
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JUMP!!!
Neighborhood kids cooling off in the dog days of August.
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged city pools, South Philly, summer
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