Tad's Chicken 'N Dumplins. Tad's served up amazing food along the Sandy River in Troutdale, OR from 1947 until 2019.

Saint Helens, OR. Originally opened in 1952 as part of the Dari Delite chain. Has been known as Dari Delish since around 1960. My local go-to for classic drive in food.

Our backyard is patrolled by Menace Mouse.

A day at the beach. 1959. 35mm slide from our film archive.

Just another day at the House of Statues ceramic shop. 35mm slide from our film archive.

This neighborhood patrolled by Big Wheel. 35mm slide from our film archive.

I remember wanting a pair of these so bad when I was a kid. I finally got them and to this day have never had blisters quite like that. They did look pretty cool though. 😉 Ad from a 1971 magazine I was thumbing through recently.

Pause and Refresh. Somewhere in Florida. 1964. 35mm slide from our archive.

You've still got time to plan your Friday lunch at the Holiday Inn. One of my all-time favorite neon signs. Circa. 1971 or so on this one. 35mm slide from our archive.

Early midcentury living room vibes. 35mm slide from our archive.

A happy 1950s Kodachrome mishap. 35mm slide from our archive.

Even in the worst of weather the A&W Burger Family just keeps smiling.

It's 1973 and you're shopping for trailer supplies and day-old baked goods. The giant fiberglass chicken is the cherry on top of this sundae. 35mm slide from our archive.

Still life with the Jantzen Diving Girl in our garage.

Adventure in progress. 35mm slide from our archive.

Jim Rockford knew where to grab a meal on his way to the next stakeout.

Greetings from Weed, CA!

Behold! Jay's Snack Bar. Derby, VT. 70mm slide from our archive.

If it's big and weird and made of fiberglass I'll always figure out a way to drag it home. 😀

When the friend currently providing temporary housing for your Western Exterminator Little Man statue takes the job seriously. 😀

Donelson Bowl - Nashville, TN. 1960-2023. Sold for development.

All aboard!