Myth Busted
Some of the best Myth Busters episodes involved cars, and while I’m not sure what myth was being busted here, it looks like a good
Little Van Goes Tomy Art Set
Fashion Plates was introduced by Tomy in 1978 and was billed as “the kit that helps young designers, 6 and up, create fashions. Hundreds, thousands,
I was young and thought I had power…
“I went on all the talk shows. I went all over the world trying to get financing. I lived in Paris for two years trying
The Totally Rad Fad of 1980’s BMX
The odd little bikes don’t look rideable by anyone over twelve years old – and they are, in point of fact, designed for children. But
Mildly Offensive 1993 Squirt Ad
I’m not sure what they were going for here, but I’m going to go ahead and assume that they nailed it 🫠
Living The Nomadic Life You’ve Dreamed of
“My partner and I have been nomadic for over seven years now. For most of our adult lives before this transition, we lived a typical
The Horror of The Road to Bali
In 1952’s “The Road to Bali” with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, the island princess has strong feelings for Bob Hope because he resembles her
The History of the Penny-Farthing BICYCLE
Being a bicycle lover, I sometimes nerd out on all things related to bicycle history. My bookshelf at home has an impressive bicycle section containing
nothing matters anymore
“Every day is different when I’m home, but mainly I just surf. There’s no nightlife or shopping, so it’s pretty mellow but really nice to
Don’t play with matches
“Men were like matches: they caught fire and were shaken off and dropped in the first ashtray that came her way.” ― André Aciman, Find
Come back and haunt me
“I hate you for all the years I’ll have to live without you. How can a heart hurt this much and still go on beating?
the skateboarder that I was
“I wanted to be looked at for the skateboarder that I was. I didn’t want to be the 36-year-old skateboarder who’s still holding on while
