Sheep graze on the lawn of the White House

Gifted Donkeys, Raccoons, and Other Bizarre Pets of the White House

November 11, 2020, 2 Comments

With the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States, the White House will once again have pets scampering about its grounds. The Bidens have two German shepherds, Major and Champ, and Biden even made their dogs part of his campaign, including this Instagram video. Headlines recently boasted that Major would be the…

A Return to the Rose City

November 3, 2014, 4 Comments

After only a month in Orange, Patrick and I had to make a trip back to Portland. Our trip was mainly for a friend’s wedding, but also for Patrick’s work, and it also happened to fall around the time of the October antique show at Portland’s Expo Center. I honestly didn’t find too much at…

All the Way with LBJ

March 10, 2013, 2 Comments

So I’ve been in Austin a few days and so far things and photos are a bit scattered, so I’m bringing you a more “history geek” (and mega photo heavy) type post today. Headed out for mega shopping tomorrow and the next day! As a history major you begin to develop what I like to…

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

October 29, 2012, 7 Comments

Three times a year a massive antique show rolls into town. The Palmer Wirfs Antiques and Collectables Show! Basically my whole year revolves around these events. They are the first things to go into my calender each year, and if you got something happening that weekend, I’m sorry, but I’m not attending! Yeah, it’s that…

Anti-Vietnam War Buttons

October 24, 2012, 2 Comments

I collect a wide range of things from pin-ups to Pan Am to Zorro to vintage anti-war buttons… Like sweetheart jewelry from WWII, these anti-Vietnam War buttons represent a very specific time in our history. The 1960s were a turbulent time to say the least. The United States was emerging from a rosy post-war haze…

Sizzling Vintage

July 16, 2012, 6 Comments

This past weekend brought one of my favorite events of the year…the summer antique show at the Portland Expo Center. Hosted by Palmer Wirfs, the summer Expo has over a thousand dealers selling various items ranging from fine furnishings from the turn-of-the-century to vintage clothing to collectable toys. I attended all three days of the show…

Who is Your Favorite President?

February 21, 2011, Leave a Comment on Who is Your Favorite President?

Ah, Presidents Day – a day for kids to stay at home and for stores to host sales. Today, I will take it to honor my favorite president – Lyndon Baines Johnson. Johnson was born in 1908 in Texas. Growing up he was active in his school and church, including being voted president of his…

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Lyndon B. Johnson

Gifted Donkeys, Raccoons, and Other Bizarre Pets of the White House

A Return to the Rose City

All the Way with LBJ

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

Anti-Vietnam War Buttons

Sizzling Vintage

Who is Your Favorite President?