Ok, I’ll admit that I’m a little sad that I didn’t write this book first, but my passion for the 70s is too great to not to show it some love. (OK, the 80s too.) Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops: The Lost Toys, Tastes & Trends of the 70s and 80s comes from the folks … Continue reading
So much so that I couldn’t even do so for a week plus… 1984, the great gay 80s dance party held every Friday night at The Pyramid Club on the Lower East Side of NYC (Avenue A btwn 6 and 7) for 18 years, has ended. Its final awesome night took place on April 29. … Continue reading
As someone who luxuriates in the memory of obscure reminders of my formative years (and actively tries to recall them) I get especially thrilled when I stumble across a new one. (Of course, when I encounter an artifact while thrifting, my head explodes. Love it.) Well, the other day I was somehow reminded of something … Continue reading
So, back in the day—like, elementary school days—they (read: grown ups like dentists and teachers) used to give us kids these pink tablets to illustrate the importance of brushing one’s teeth thoroughly and correctly. (AKA, scare us into brushing our teeth thoroughly and correctly.) You’d brush your teeth, chew one of the shockingly pink tablets, … Continue reading