This is a post I’ve been meaning to do for a long time but have never found the time, so this week, I somewhat selfishly put it up as the weekly League of Extraordinary Bloggers’ topic, which would force my hand a bit. Reis O’Brien has been doing this kind of thing for the Lair […]
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The League has spoken: we’re all just a bunch of crybabies
It was a sad, sad week for the League. This week, the League was asked what moments in pop culture history bring them to tears, and we confirmed that we’re all a bunch of crybabies (and I thought it was just me!). Someone needs to tell TL at Flashlights are Something You Eat that there’s […]
Reality TV treasure hunting shows starring… me! (not really)
This week, the League asked which reality TV treasure hunting show you would want to take part in for a week. Honestly, I’m a big fan of just about every treasure-hunting show on TV, and if I’m clicking through the channels and stumble across an episode of Pawn Stars or Storage Wars, I’m going to […]
A few super hero finds at this weekend’s DC Big Flea
The DC Big Flea held before Christmas always seems to be the busiest show of the year, and this time around was no exception. When you can’t find a parking space, you know the aisles are going to be crowded with antique hunters. I saw a woman pushing a double stroller, and did a double […]
The thrill is gone
I can’t tell you how many times I have stated that collecting is all about the thrill of the hunt, but for one particular collectible that thrill is wearing thin. Hot Wheels cars are the one “collectible” that my kids and I both enjoy — I buy Batmobiles and they choose whatever catches their eye, […]
Rolling the dice at the Thrift Shop
The thrill of the hunt is pretty great, but you know what’s even better? Gambling! Thrift shop gambling to be precise. Shopping at thrift stores is a guilty pleasure of mine — like the good man says, it’s f*%king awesome. They’re basically year-round yard sales, and you know how I like a good yard sale! The […]