I was down by the Jersey Shore at a favorite antiques store, and as I was browsing around, I happened upon this stack of antique leaded stained glass on the floor, just leaned up against a cabinet. It intrigued me, so I asked the proprietor about it. He mentioned that he bought these as part … Read more
It’s that time of the year again, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Branch Brook Park in Newark. I took a walk through the park to take it all in, and as I entered the main area, which I learned is called the “Susan G. Komen Grove,” I noticed the banner noting … Read more
I was driving in the vicinity of Howell, NJ, when I was in the process of turning a corner and noticed this roadside attraction out of the corner of my eye. I have the habit of spontaneously pulling over to the side of the road when I see something unusual, and I did just that … Read more
Easter is coming up this weekend, and I have to admit, I’m still a kid at heart and like to dye hard-boiled eggs for Easter. I usually get a PAAS Egg Decorating Kit, and this year decided to try a new one: the “Tie Dye” version. It’s funny, considering how many years I’ve been buying … Read more
I was in an antiques store in Closter, NJ over the weekend, when I saw this beauty: a large ceramic head of a woman wearing curlers, vintage cats eye glasses, and bright red lipstick. The tag accompanying the piece said “Art? Or Awful? You Decide! It’s a wild piece, whimsical woman.” It only took a … Read more
I was out for a walk along the Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail in Santa Fe when I noticed this uniquely shaped tar patch along the paved path. It’s almost like a drip, but there’s something about the thicker drip at left and the two drips that run down on the right that made me … Read more
If you’ve been following my real estate adventures (follies?), you may recall that I had an extended dalliance with the idea of buying a farmhouse with a barn in Upstate New York last summer. I fell in love with the idea, but researched it and estimated costs of repairs and was overwhelmed with the idea … Read more
I was driving around and exploring various towns in Ulster County (New York), when I noticed this billboard on the side of the road near Greenfield Park, which is a hamlet in the town of Wawarsing. As you can see here, it says “Wanted: Girls,” with the stenciled word “boys” crossed out. It’s a bit … Read more
I stopped in at the Scranberry Coop Vintage Store in Andover, NJ, and saw this unexpected pair of aliens. Seeing as this alien couple includes one assumed to be female who wears a leather outfit with a hat that says “Biker Babe,” it begs the question: do aliens ride motorcycles? One would assume that if … Read more
Maybe I’m naive, or was conveniently overlooking the obvious, but when ChatGPT starting showing ads to me yesterday, it ruined the experience. I’ve found myself using ChatGPT quite a bit over the past year, and would be pleasantly surprised and encouraged when I would ask questions of a personal nature that found me receiving what … Read more