Inversion Boots (& Daisy BBs)
I guess inversion boots are still with us, but since AARP called it a tired boomer fad almost ten years ago, that can’t be good.… Read More »Inversion Boots (& Daisy BBs)
nostalgia
Hopalong Cassidy Milk Glass
The other side of the glass indicated that ‘Hoppy’ encouraged kids to drink their milk at lunchtime. Hopalong film shorts were made from the 30s… Read More »Hopalong Cassidy Milk Glass
The Romper Room Clown Bank
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. I know I spent some… Read More »The Romper Room Clown Bank
Heavy Metal
Photo by Gold Coast.
“The Eagle Has Landed” on Vinyl
Great concert album of the Apollo 11 trio, even if they were sort of a one-hit wonder. “Giant Leap for Mankind” still bangs. Photo by… Read More »“The Eagle Has Landed” on Vinyl
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)
Dream Warriors – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
I have a bit of nostalgic fondness for this entry, mainly because it featured UCLA’s Royce Hall prominently as the Psychiatric Institute, while I was… Read More »Dream Warriors – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
Leather Goddesses of Phobos
What a great Infocom game from back in the day, and (very slightly) naughty. I had forgotten that it included a scratch-and-sniff. Photo by Tall… Read More »Leather Goddesses of Phobos
Atari 520 ST
This is the first personal computer released by Atari in 1985. OK, this is the FM model that was released later, but still pretty early.… Read More »Atari 520 ST