I endure these troubled times by writing about weird mid- to late-twentieth-century American ephemera, from thrift-store terrors to retro recipes to frightful fashions. And sometimes I give writing advice, but you don’t have to listen to it.
Retro Revelry
The 11 Worst Wedding Gowns & Bridesmaid Dresses from the 1985 BRIDE’S MAGAZINE
11 Weird Things We Learned about ‘50s & ‘60s Teendom from Beverly Cleary Books
Back Cover Copy for 5 Vintage YA Books I Totally Haven’t Read
6 Most Paranoia-Inducing Quotes from a 1948 Guide to Beauty and Charm
Fashion Advice from the July 1988 ‘Teen Magazine
Interview with Teen Me: The B-52s Concert that Changed My Life
Dear 1995 Me: You CAN Surf the Net!
6 Short-Lived ’90s TV Shows for Teens
Thrifting Terrors
6 Sad, Depressing, and/or Horrifying Things I Saw While Thrifting in Cape May
9 Bizarre, Upsetting, & Nostalgic Things I Saw at a Thrift Shop on Memorial Day
7 Fantastically Weird Things I Saw at a Flea Market in New Jersey (Pt 1)
7 MORE Weird New Jersey Flea Market Finds (Pt 2)
Writing Wankery
Fighting the Jerkass Doubtmonster: A Short Fable on Writer-Insecurity
The Cave of Eternal Revision (and Writing Your Way Out)
Why You Don’t Need Rhino Skin to Be a Writer
