Show and Tell

Show and Tell: The Fisher-Price Donut

How a child's toy resonated through several generations of a family.

Jul 1 •

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Show and Tell: A Very Special Hockey Puck

A collector’s way of commemorating the birth of his first child.

May 1 •

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Show and Tell: A Very Beautiful Magazine — in Braille

The story behind one of my favorite possessions.

Mar 11 •

Show and Tell: Brass Pneumatic Cylinder

A past vision of futurism led to a bizarre dating ritual, among other things.

Jan 15 •

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Show and Tell: Bulletman

How D-Day, pinball, G.I. Joe, and college basketball combined to create a unique keepsake.

Dec 13, 2024 •

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Show and Tell: Miniature Bat and Ball

Sometimes an accidental gift is the best kind.

Nov 25, 2024 •

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Show and Tell: The Magic Plastic Lid

How a simple piece of plastic became an object of romance and wonder.

Nov 4, 2024 •

Show and Tell: DIY Bubble Calipers

How an unusual baseball card inspired a very cool personal keepsake.

Oct 25, 2024 •

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Show and Tell: The “Save It or Use It?” Dilemma

Is it okay to love something if you’re loving it to death?

Aug 15, 2024 •

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Show and Tell: Potato Masher

Every object tells a story.

Jul 30, 2024 •

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Of Bumps, Humps, and Lumps

A deep dive on a common but surprisingly nuanced roadway phenomenon.

Jul 16, 2024 •

Looking Ahead: A Preview of Inconspicuous Consumption

Here’s a taste of what this Substack will be like going forward.

May 22, 2024 •

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