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Halloween 2019
Halloween 2019, this year Lloyd is an abstract metropolis.
Posted in Halloween, News, Photography
Tagged DIY, Halloween costumes, metropolis, South Philly, the boy, the city
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Bow Tie for the Boy
Every year at Easter, I make a bow tie for The Boy. This year, I let him go through my fabric stash, and he selected this ancient swatch of fabric for this year’s tie. I think he did a good … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Holiday, Photography, Sewing
Tagged Bow ties, DIY, Easter, Sewing, the boy
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Hummingbird Cake
Despite its name, no hummingbirds were harmed in the making of this cake! A Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern cake recipe with bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with a cream cheese frosting. It got rave reviews at our house … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged bananas, birthday cakes, coconut, cream cheese frosting, pineapple, the boy
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Happy Birthday Lloyd!
The Boy turns nineteen today – where does the time go? I was thinking about his tenth birthday when he decided he wanted a Neapolitan cake for his birthday. That meant baking three different cake layers, which I was trying … Continue reading
Waiting for Pizza
Waiting for pizza at Lorenzo’s on 9th & Christian.
Posted in Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, Lorenzo's pizza, pizza, the boy, waiting for pizza
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Potatoes Anna
When the weather turns cool, nothing makes The Boy happier than a roast chicken with baked potatoes and carrots. Last week, I decided to make Potatoes Anna – thin sliced potatoes, brushed with butter, layered in a skillet, and baked … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged potato dishes, potatoes, the boy, what to make for Thanksgiving
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A Haunting in South Philadelphia
Due to our son’s imposing height, we decided to go with a scary costume rather than a whimsical one. Lloyd frightened some of the younger trick or treaters, but what’s Halloween without a good scare? More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Photography
Tagged costume, Halloween, South Philly, the boy
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September 11, 2001
On 9.11.01, I had just finished feeding an 18 month old Lloyd breakfast. Joe was asleep, at the time he was working a 2nd shift job, the night before he had worked late, and hadn’t gotten home until 1 am. … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia
Tagged 9.11.01, Flight 11, Flight 175, Flight 77, Flight 93, the boy, The Pentagon, The World Trade Center
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Looking South – March Madness
It’s snowing like crazy in Philly, the Boy and I ventured out to buy some snow storm snacks. Afternoon plans include baking and board games, be safe everyone!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 9th Street, no school, snow, South Philly, the boy
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