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The Sad Story of “Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March”
[Yes, I’ve been lazy. Here’s a new post! – Ed.] Nineteen-sixty-eight turned to 1969. The world, filled with an equal feeling of hope and dread, […]
Hail and Farewell: Grier’s Almanac Ceases Publication
When I was a child, two things always heralded the impending holiday season: the arrival of Sears Christmas Catalog and Grier’s Almanac. When those things hit […]
Fifty Shades of Scrooge
I had planned a whole bunch of cheerful mid-century themed posts for this Christmas season. But, on the day after Thanksgiving, Omicron decided it was a […]
“Farewell, People of the Page.” Author Anne Rice Has Died
Another bit of sad news. Author Anne Rice has passed away at age 80. A prolific writer, she produced over 30 books from 1976 to 2018. Her son, […]
The Nez Has Left the Building: Michael Nesmith of The Monkees Dies at Age 78
I spent a good portion of this blog reminiscing about Monkeemania this summer. Rightfully, I’m stunned to learn the mercurial Michael Nesmith died this morning in […]
That Time I Investigated a Haunted House
I can’t claim to have been a roaring success in my life. Unless my lottery numbers match tonight, I never will achieve fame and fortune. It […]
Red Roses for a Blue Specter: Stop Trash Talking the Lowly Ouija Board
A few weeks ago, a good friend sent me a desperate text message in the middle of the afternoon: “I feel like I live on […]
Collinwood For Sale: Only $29.9 Million
I will announce I did NOT win the lottery the other night. Lottery dream MCXVIII is buying a manse, and Seaview Terrace/Carey Mansion recently came on […]
It Should Be a Morning Room, NOT a Breakfast Nook!
I thoroughly enjoyed the 6-hour Facebook outage on Monday. I wrote two articles and changed out the summer bedding for upcoming colder nights. After folding bedding, […]