ViewTex Filmstrip projector
JF sends me a ViewTex Filmstrip projector from the 1960’s, sourced from Alpha Thrift, complete with its own brown leatherette suitcase. It’s heavy, because of its streamlined style metal shell. …
Santa Barbara Studio Artists
Artists Cynthia Martin, Richard Schloss, and Laurie MacMillan, all part of the Santa Barbara Studio Artists.
Doll Horrors
M.M. of Santa Barbara tortured me this week by sending not just one, but a group of dolls, all well-loved. M.M. explained that as an only child she played with …
Could this be a de Chirico worth millions?
T. has a fascinating painting that he found in his grandfather’s attic. It resembles a valuable piece by Giorgio de Chirico of 1915 entitled “La pureté d’un rêve” (the purity …
Wearable, Livable Art
Local Artisans Caron Miller and Marilyn Dannehower talk about wearable, livable art.
Buddha Bodhisattva
L.S. from Lompoc writes me a lovely card in which she stuck two photos of a clay Buddha purchased 25 years ago at an estate sale, a heavy thing at …
Silver-plated biplane bound for pilot’s collection
BI sends me a little silverplated model of an early 20th century bi-plane. She asked if it’s worth keeping and polishing? I love all things aeronautic, since my brother won …
Award-Winning Author Mack W Borgen
Interview with Mack W Borgen, award-winning author of Dead Serious and Lighthearted Volume II.
Papua New Guinea Mask
E.E. sends me a huge Oceanic tribal mask from Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River area. This would scare anyone with its awesome energy. E.E. tells me her husband won’t have …
American Indian baskets hold valuable history
J.E. has three American Indian baskets, one at 13″ diameters, the other at 7″, and the smallest at 4″. Her family passed these down from her great uncle, who was …