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What Is a Rat Rod?

January 31, 2023

Is the term ‘Rat Rod’ nsulting or aspirational? Join us as we delve into the who, what, when, and why of one of hot-rodding’s most

Joan Jett at home in L.A., 1977

January 31, 2023

This picture is of Joan Jett in her home in Los Angeles, in 1977. She was born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958. She

The forest hides from the world

January 30, 2023

The forest hides from the world, enveloped in a cloak of mist. Silence permeates through the cold. The trees look in from the darkness, for

Iconic Moments From The 1970s

January 30, 2023

The 1970s were a wild and crazy time. There were disco balls and platform shoes, bell-bottoms, and mustaches galore. It was a decade of freedom,

Orion: The Man Who Would Be King

January 30, 2023

John Updike’s comment about celebrity being a mask that eats into the face occurred to me watching this desperately sad film. It is the story

Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too?

January 29, 2023

“Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too? When it is misty, in the evenings, and I am out walking by

The Fabled Story of Vietnam’s Park Lane Cigarettes

I, like many in the late 60s, had a subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine. Smokestack El Ropo occasionally published “Fables” in it. Each typically had

Why Is Ohio Called the Buckeye State? Plus 8 Other State Nicknames Explained

Every U.S. state has a nickname, whether or not the state legislature has made it official. Many need no explanation at all, with names inspired

A Brief History Of Cigars

Having become a staple accessory for the discerning gentleman, cigars emanate character, class, and pleasure. The perfect accompaniment to a fine scotch, the combination makes

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