Kools for Kids

A while back, I found a bunch of slide carousels. I don’t know who they belonged to originally, but some of the people appear in multiple slides, so that’s one clue. The dates are stamped on the slides and range from 1970 to 1979. Most are overseas vacation photos, but it’s the family photos which … Continued

I Don’t Know How to Thank You

I found this post-it note at a campsite near Guerneville. I imagine it rode there attached to a yummy box of Hamburger Helper or similar, a child’s fondest wish finally becoming reality. Really, how does one thank someone for such a joy?

Kill the Rabbit, Kill the Rabbit

I found this old photograph along with some others in the flea market. I was pretty sad to see someone throw away a photo with such character. These men lived only 60 years ago, and no one cared to keep this picture of them.

Off Guard

Found this in a recycling bin near my home, and I cannot believe anyone would throw out such a perfect photo. The wood paneling, the shamed expression on the man’s face, the livid expression on the woman’s face, and then, the crowning touch: the rose. It’s fantastic.

A Cup of Tea

From a strip of negatives found on the street in Cairo.

Pizza’d Out

I love the expression and from now on I will try to use it wherever possible. I keep wondering under what circumstances someone would write this.

Dinner Plans

I work at a university and found this on the floor of a classroom.

No Dinner, No Deal

I found this blowing in the wind outside my apartment. Though it’s unclear what the “deal” in question may be, the photographer has done a fine job illustrating what he means by “No Dinner.” I interpret it to mean: “If you don’t cook me dinner, the deal is off,” but I suppose it could mean … Continued