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Me with my coiling project in my college ceramics class. This was back before color film and dust-off was invented evidently. 🤦‍♂️ Those were much hairier days. “I used to do drugs in the 70’s, now I don’t care what the temperature is.” #coiling #ceramics #whiteguyafro

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“What kinda beer ya like?”- Frank Booth If I find an ear in my backyard next…I’m outta here! m.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZq... #frankbooth #bluevelvet #americanrobin #pabstblueribbon #heineken #fuckthatshit

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Here is THE coolest wood and metal, full-size mannequin skeleton…EVER. I WANT ONE! 18th century #Frenchmannequins. I did not know these were a thing! I stumbled upon them while searching for info on my embarrassingly small version! #articultateddoll #folkart #skeleton #woodendoll #robot

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You meet the most interesting people, and dogs, at the local bar at lunchtime. An interesting mix of folks just looking for a good burger. #franklinhouse #hamburgers #valparaisoindiana #pomeranian #mohawk

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Garden Mary #bloodymary #tomatojuice #cocktail #vodka #gravel #moss #fern

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Signed William K Turner raku pot with an interesting copper glaze. Found today at Goodwill. Nice color. #williamkturner #rakupottery #copperglaze

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Shots from ModernJake, my old midcentury shop. Those were the days. Something great almost every day. Now? Couldn’t fill a phone booth with product. Facebook Marketplace turned everybody into a antique dealers. #modernjake #mcm #flippers #danishmodern #midcenturymodern #eames #georgenelson

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My favorite crazy floor lamp I had at my midcentury shop a few years ago before covid hit. Horse legs! #cypressknees #cypresslamp #kitsch #wovenshade #rooster #midcentury #mcm #danish #martz

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Boat load of #succulents.

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OFFICIAL Dolly Parton melamine plate! Fresh from the junk store! A buck! Psychedelia! Going right to a place of honor on a wall in my opium den! Thoughtfully prepared for hanging by the previous owner using only the best black duct tape! #dollyparton #popart #psychedelia #andywarhol #madeinchina

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Azuchi Ametaro-1902-1999 “Rescued Bird”-1957 Woodblock print One of my favorites in my collection. #azuchiametaro #japaneseartist #japanesewoodblock #rescuedbird

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Chapel of the Resurrection Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Architect: Charles Stade and Associates Completed 1959 Also a great venue for music. #valparaisouniversity #valparaisoindiana #chapeloftheresurrection #charlesstade #modernarchitecture #midcentury

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