Curator’s Notes Archive

0January 30, 2012
Jessica Savitch (Part One?)

I watched Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story, starring Sela Ward, tonight. During commercial breaks, I Googled Jessica Savitch. To my surprise — and major disappointment — there’s not really…
1January 9, 2012
Still Dreaming Of The Burger King

I troll eBay; hey, it’s part of my job. So I was conflicted when I saw one of those kitschy BK pillowcases on eBay. I love Burger King — the…
0December 31, 2011
Motto For 2012

Try It, You’ll Like It, as seen on this vintage “hippie” embroidered patch. Happy New Year, remember to be kind, recycle, read, collect, and care for one another. Look forwards,…
0December 13, 2011
No Newt Is Good Newt

I had these buttons / pinbacks made back in the day — the early days of the gross ineptitude, racism, and misogyny of the political money-grubbing beast that is Newt…
3December 9, 2011
Of Research & Tinkle Troubles

Thanks to Twitter and my friend Cliff Aliperti of Immortal Ephemera (and occasionally blogging with me at Inherited Values — nudge, nudge, Cliff lol), I was alerted to a fabulous…
0December 5, 2011
Sharing The Green Bay Packers

If you’ve been watching Packer games this season (12 and 0, baby!), then you heard the rumor… It’s true! The Green Bay Packers Will Start Selling Stock Tuesday! Cost: $250…
0November 23, 2011
Bike. Rack.

I’ve been so busy, I almost forgot to post this! Photos taken of the HoDo, covered in bras, for the 3rd Annual Bras on Broadway, downtown Fargo.
0November 3, 2011
What?!

Normally I talk about things. Objects. I normally don’t blog about personal stuff. Observations, experiences, yes; but I like to think of them as part of a larger conversation. Maybe…
1October 25, 2011
Books, Anyone?

Aside from what I’ve been reading and reviewing, if you’re looking for something good to read, check out the latest edtion of the Book Review Blog Carnival. I’ll be hosting…
0October 17, 2011
What I’ve Been Reading Link Round-Up

Come explore with me! Beware Pinkwashing at The Girlie Girl Army: All about how unhealthy and manipulative buying “pink” for breast cancer awareness &/or research can be. At Sociological Images,…
0October 16, 2011
Spotting Memories In Retro Radio Ads

Still nostalgic thinking about the old days in Milwaukee radio, I’ve been hanging out consuming The Halcyon Daze (I prefer using the “classic” interface for navigation, in case you visit…
1October 14, 2011
Of Tailgators, Radio & Retail

This is a vintage WKTI Tailgator pinback from 1983, featuring Old Style beer. It’s mere 1.75 inches, but oh the size of the memories it unleashes… If you’re of a…
1October 6, 2011
This One’s For My Dad

This photo of Suzanne Pleshette reminds me of my dad. My dad had a thing for Suzanne. He also had a lusty crush on Susan Anton. We used to tease…
2September 28, 2011
Make Your Children Feel Pretty By Making Fun Of Presidents (Or I’m Giving Away Atomic Religous Beauty?)

Perhaps today’s right-win conservative evangelists are only following the advice of Dorothy C. Haskin in God In My Kitchen: Fifty-Two Thoughts For Homemakers (copyright 1958, Warner Press, Anderson, Indiana)… In…
0September 24, 2011
“Protection To American Labor And American Industries”

I spotted this 1888 Benjamin Harrison silk handkerchief or scarf at Listia (if you don’t know what Listia is, check out my review), and I was so bummed to have…
1September 15, 2011
In Which Gardasil & I *Almost* Make The News (Or, Ethics In Medicine & Media)

Last week I watched The Republican Debate at the Reagan Library. I found myself astounded by the fact that these people with limited intellectual reasoning, if not limited intellectual functioning,…
0September 7, 2011
Magazine Equality: Stuff White People Worry Needlessly About

I get mail, paper and electronic. Today’s winner is this one: Hey, you sell and ship a lot of stuff, and you write about racism, so I’m tossing this question…
10September 6, 2011
Bombshell Manual Of Style Giveaway!

I’ve decided to part with my copy of The Bombshell Manual of Style, by Laren Stover (Ruben Toledo, Illustrator). This hardcover with dust jacket is in like-new shape, and sex…
0August 21, 2011
“Unsolicited Advice To Adolescent Girls With Crooked Teeth And Pink Hair”

I absolutely adore this piece by Jeanann Verlee: Unsolicited Advice To Adolescent Girls With Crooked Teeth And Pink Hair When your mother hits you, do not strike back. When the…
0August 11, 2011
Share & Share Alike: Why Posting Your “Junk” Is Worthy Of Your Time

In 2010, I was a presenter at the first Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention, encouraging collectors not to be embarrassed about their collections (bookmarks or otherwise). And recently I discussed how…
0August 11, 2011
Crunk, Talking Genitals & Childish Fashion Crimes (or, A What I’ve Been Reading Link Round-Up)

Just a good old fashioned link round-up — yee-haw! 1.) At The Crunk Feminist Collective, a thought provoking post on self care for the feminist or liberal activist: Talk about…