I’ll never forget one particular lesson learned when I was the store manager at the Clover Discount Store in Havertown, … More
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Mr. Bingley our Maine Coon Cat
Mr. Bingley. Easy. I would be my cat, Mr. Bingley. Not a lion. Not an eagle. Not even one of … More
The Scarecrow and The Wizard of Oz
One of the biggest myths we’ve been sold is that a piece of paper proves you’re smart. A diploma. A … More
My George Costanza Moment
Back in the 1990s, I had one ridiculous goal in life — and I mean ridiculous for the salary I … More
eBay
“Keep the best, sell the rest, and never waste time teaching those who don’t want to learn.” People ask me … More
American Picker
If you had asked me this question when I was twenty, I probably would’ve answered with a title. Something that … More
Don’t Teach the Dummies: An Antique Dealer’s Rule That Still Holds
I was an antique dealer long before there was eBay, back when information was the real currency of the business. … More
Warning: This Reading Nook Will Make You Hate Your Own House
My Perfect Space for Reading and Writing You know, WordPress comes up with these daily questions like they’re handing out … More
A Field Guide to Flea Market Talk
I’ve been walking flea markets long enough to know that there’s an entire language spoken there that doesn’t exist anywhere … More
Is My Life What I Pictured a Year Ago?
Yes. And not by accident. “A goal without written documentation is just a wish” That answer doesn’t come from luck, … More
We’re Surrounded by Tools — and Starving for Conversation
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids learn, and why something feels off — even though, on paper, … More
Beep Beep
What’s my favorite cartoon? Easy — The Road Runner. Now here’s the best part: all seven of my grandchildren love … More