We have a jar, a big old battery jar that holds some of the sea shells we, well, actually Wifey, found over the last thirty plus years of visiting Florida. Most were... more
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Print Blocks, Add to Your Favorite Collection
I’ve collected print blocks for a long time now. On my desk is a print block advertising a very old oil and gas station company, Pate, with their once famous motto “Hello... more
The Best Part of Waking Up is Collecting Coffee Cups
Some collections are pure accidents. The intent is pure function and usefulness. Then one day you look in your cabinet and there sits a collection. You still use each and every one... more
Music to My Ears: Collecting Music, From 45s to MP3s
I would like to think that collecting music has found its final form. My Apple is loaded with CDs we have collected, downloaded and saved. If I load in more, I may have... more
A Sign of the Times and Other Breweriana Collectibles
Auctions are always exciting and enjoyable for the winning bidder. We try to attend several each month, when schedules permit. Our favorite auctioneer is Carol Miller of Baileys Honor Auctions, the first... more





