Posted on March 14, 2018
Brassless Balls
Several years ago I went through a phase of collecting brass (and sometimes bronze) statues from antique and thrift stores. Through working for a company that distributed electronic components, I learned that the price of copper had gone… Read More
Posted on December 23, 2017
5 Rad Christmas Jams
1. The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping I used to always hear this song in department stores and never realized who sang it, though I recognized the singer’s voice as being similar to the girl who sang the “I… Read More
Posted on February 14, 2017
The Other Mayans
One of my favorite things about the 1970s is the bizarre architectural projects that were conceived and somehow greenlighted during the period. Many people now living in the “ruins” of these communities and surrounding neighborhoods are often completely… Read More
Posted on November 1, 2015
Having a Bontempi Sound
I picked up a couple of vintage Italian Bontempi organs/synths recently, mainly because I liked the design and aesthetic of them (as a brand, Bontempi was not known for having a great sound.) Their advertising was beautiful though… Read More
Posted on February 7, 2015
Chrono Trigger, An Unconventional Model For Monarchy
“There’s a letter. Shall we burn it?” – Magus From the spring of 2001 until roughly the winter of 2002, I retreated heavily into the nostalgic fantasy world of Super Nintendo RPGs. Unsatisfied with the society as it… Read More