Golliwog’s Cakewalk
Possibly not an art choice that would fly today, but seeing only that much and ‘Debussy’, I know that the album features “Golliwog’s Cakewalk“, a… Read More »Golliwog’s Cakewalk
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Patriot Gnomes
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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