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Mistakes of yesteryear
Anyone remember what this is? It literally fell out of the typewriter when I opened up the machine this afternoon. It’s a square of correction tape, a life saver in the Typewriter Era. I haven’t seen one of these since the ‘80s. I used these a lot back in the day. It was an art,… Continue reading
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Sounds from far away
Furniture or radio? Both. This is a Philco console radio, probably from the 1940s. I saw this while thrifting in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was only $65. No, I didn’t buy it. Not only would it not fit in my car, it wouldn’t fit where I live, either. But I know someone else is just… Continue reading
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One cool device from history
I was going through a thrift shop the other day when I saw something that I hadn’t ever seen before: A nearly century-old air conditioner. Yep, that’s right. A nearly century-old air conditioner. I collect old radios, so every once in a while I’ll stop by places to see if there are any of interest.… Continue reading
About Me
Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
Nows and Forevers 