The Kenworth W900: The Long-Hood Legend of the American Highway
Few trucks have earned the legendary status of the Kenworth W900. Introduced in 1961, the W900 quickly became one of the most recognizable Class 8
The lost art of changeable letter sign vandalism
As changeable letter marquee signs are increasingly being replaced by various digital signage platforms, teens are losing the opportunity for the kind of harmless vandalism
Phone Sex with a Meteorologist
Remember when The Weather Channel set up a 900 number and charged callers to have Meteorologist Charlie Welsh deliver a lust-laden weather report? “Today it’s
That one stoner friend
We all have that one stoner friend. Typically a guy, though stoner friend girls do exist as well; they are the ultimate staple of a
From bait shop to dive bar
Oakland’s Kingfish Pub & Café is an East Bay institution. For decades, it’s been a beloved neighborhood dive bar, but it began as a humble
The Bultaco Sherpa S
Introduced in 1965, the Bultaco Sherpa S was one of the motorcycles that helped establish the Spanish manufacturer as a major force in the lightweight
Drinking to make something happen
“That’s the problem with drinking, I thought, as I poured myself a drink. If something bad happens, you drink in an attempt to forget; if
The Pentecostal Serpent
Sometimes, God holds back the snake. Sometimes, He sends you to heaven. The serpent’s tongue flicked from scarred lips. Its fat brown body coiled in
Growth rarely feels graceful
Nothing in your life has been random. Not the person who broke your heart. Not the job that ended. Not the door that closed without
1970s Harlem: Hardship, Culture, and the Birth of a New Era
The Harlem of the 1970s was a neighborhood defined by sharp contrasts. It faced some of the most difficult economic and social challenges in its
BMX Dreams
Sometimes I wish I could just jump on a BMX bike and go cruising around with the occasional bout of stunting here and there. Sadly,
Does your day start with my name on your mind?
“Does your day start with my name on your mind? Does your day end with my name on your mind? Because your name does.” –
