A Chuck Dent Experience
Chuck Dent opened his surf shop in Huntington Beach in the 60’s. He passed on, but the store is still there. I dig this riff… Read More »A Chuck Dent Experience
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Coach Wooden Signed Basketball – Go Bruins!
UCLA men’s basketball faces Arizona today in the last regular season game. The women’s team just upset #1 Stanford. On into the postseason!Photo by Grasons.
California Seed Box
Remarkably, additional seedy goodness tomorrow, from a totally different sale.Photo by Advanced.
1950 Rose Bowl tickets
Because of Jesus, when January 1st falls on a Sunday, the Rose Bowl and the Parade are on Monday. Such is the case this year,… Read More »1950 Rose Bowl tickets
MCM tropical fish divided tray – Treasure Craft
Treasure Craft was apparently the last significant California pottery company in operation. I love this tropical fish and the bold colors. Photo by SoCal.
Dutton’s Books (1975)
Dutton’s Books was a great independent bookstore for the LA area. Alas, both locations (both on Magnolia) closed in the 2000’s. This painting is signed… Read More »Dutton’s Books (1975)
Don’t be a Drip – Conserve Water
PSA for California and the rest of the Southwest. Photo by Grasons.
Exit, pursued by a bear
It looked like maybe part of some lawn display. Not quite right for a California flag. Photo by A Better Solution.
Downtown LA gang wars painting
At least that’s what I gather the topic is. What really sells it for me is the harpy with an AK. Photo by A Better… Read More »Downtown LA gang wars painting
USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans
Tilefish was a WWII submarine built in the Bay Area and saw a few tours of duty in the Pacific, followed by some action around… Read More »USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans