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Patriot Gnomes

May 9, 2019May 4, 2019

And now as I lie here, my body all holesI think of those traitors who bargained in soulsI wish that my bullets had found some… Read More »Patriot Gnomes

Who wore it better?

May 3, 2019April 28, 2019

Creepy doll or Eminem? Step by step, heart to heart, left right leftWe all fall down like toy soldiersBit by bit, torn apartWe never win… Read More »Who wore it better?

55 Ford Fairlane, needs minor maintenance

April 28, 2019April 27, 2019

This was a good weekend for rusty and rural estate sales. This Ford Fairlane has seen better days. Fortunately for me, there’s a nicely restored… Read More »55 Ford Fairlane, needs minor maintenance

My Huckleberry friend

April 20, 2019April 19, 2019

Moon Pitcher, wider than a mileI’m pouring you in style some dayWe’re after the same rainbow’s end, waitin’ ’round the bendMy huckleberry friend, moon pitcher,… Read More »My Huckleberry friend

Taking Care of Business

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019

The plural of Elvis is Elvi, of course. Here we have some Elvi from different periods in his career. One of the details on the… Read More »Taking Care of Business

Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar

March 29, 2019March 23, 2019

This place in Encino was ridonculous. Crammed with ornate antiques. This one room pulled out all the stops with a handpainted bar, tapestry panels, you… Read More »Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar

Swinging Sixties Stereo Coffee Table

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019

A perfectly ordinary hexagonal coffee table. And then… voila! The turntable and controls for your stereo and player for your long playing records. A remarkable… Read More »Swinging Sixties Stereo Coffee Table

Keyboard Raccoon

February 13, 2019February 9, 2019

I saw this billboard near my work the other day, celebrating Keyboard Cat and promoting adopting shelter animals. Just love it. I have my doubts… Read More »Keyboard Raccoon

Even Cowgirls Play the Bass

February 8, 2019February 2, 2019

A fine example of a 1955 pinup calendar with artwork by George Petty. I particularly love this month where our artist started out with a… Read More »Even Cowgirls Play the Bass

Fingers and Pee Wee

January 28, 2019January 26, 2019

Some items seem to have fallen out of a crack from a parallel universe. Maybe that’s just because I don’t have 10,000 LPs in my… Read More »Fingers and Pee Wee

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