James Garner and Mariette Hartley Vintage Polaroid Christmas Commercials
When James Garner passed away, obituaries mentioned not only his movies (The Great Escape, Grand Prix) and TV Shows (Maverick,…
Ode to the Holidome
So we were just talking about Holiday Inn (the movie) and now here’s a CNN feature on the Holidome –…
G.I. Joe Recovers the Lost Mummy!
Source: 1972 Sears Wishbook. This 1972 set has all the essential/most fun archaeological gear: helicopter, ATV, machete, pick and shovel…
Vintage Suburban Barware: Libbey Silver Foliage Glasses
Not that long ago, I picked up a set of drinking glasses and matching ice bucket from an antique store…
Free Bike Find: Santa Fe Cruiser
This bike was put out with the trash and I picked it up before the scrappers grabbed it. After a…
Vintage Barware Auction
If you don’t already have a penguin-shaped cocktail shaker, check out this Sotheby’s auction underway now. The shakers, ice buckets,…
The Early 1970s Bike Boom
The early 1970s experienced a boom in bike use by adults. Transportation journalist Carlton Reid links the first Earth Day,…
Voila, an American Dream – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
I had forgotten this song existed for decades. When I heard it, it was instantly recognizable, but I had to…