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Stunning Indian

Spotted this old motorcycle in Adamstown (“Antiques Capital, USA”) this morning. A breathtaking sight.

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King Size Chocolate Kong

Check out this 17″ tall, 4-pound milk chocolate King Kong I saw in the window of Li-Lac Chocolates in NYC today. (They wouldn’t allow me to take a photo of it inside, even though I bought something.)

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Slippery Trip Hazard

River flooding across the street from our house after yesterday’s downpour.

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Now Go Home and Get Your Fuckin’ Shine Box

Earlier today I took a lunchtime excursion to the Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza in Kutztown, PA. Just when I thought I’d be leaving empty-handed, I laid eyes on this stunning sign-painted shoeshine box from early 1900s London. One side has an … Continue reading

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Ben, Ben, Kristen

Rosa was watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on her iPad this morning, and spotted my blurry profile walking past Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig. In this May 2012 blog post I wrote about the experience of crossing by … Continue reading

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