It was a rainy day in north Georgia. I'd gone to meet up with my grandparents and take them to the former home of a folk artist. We arrived at the prison and knew we'd gotten turned around. But when we doubled back, I immediately recognized it: a simple house in a simple neighborhood, but this one … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
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A Day in the Rocks
*I know I've been slacking on the blog posts, but I've finally uploaded the pictures to accompany this post. One day last week, I didn't have to work until 6, so Tommy and I went to the Rocks Markets in the city. Before exploring the many stalls, we had lunch at Lowenbrau, the kitsch-fueled … [Read more...] about A Day in the Rocks
Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
After a short stop at the Big Merino, I was reminded of all the great "big" stuff I've seen in my time. I love the kitsch of these roadside attractions. There are hundreds here in Australia, but here's just a taste of what I've seen in my travels. The Big Merino, Golburn, New South Wales, … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
Photo of the Day: Bangor, Maine
If you didn't know this about me already, I love big weird kitschy things. I've seen a UFO, a peach, elephants and a fish, not to mention my town's claim to fame, The Big Chicken. This gem was included on our East Coast Road Trip and was discovered on Roadside America by mom. Way to go. Pretty … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Bangor, Maine
If It’s Good Enough for Alton…
I have lots of news and pictures from this weekend coming up, but I wanted to start this week with one of many items checked off my Charleston list: eating at Jack's Cosmic Dogs. This place had me feeling retro, so I edited the photos in Picnik to match. If you didn't know already, Alton Brown … [Read more...] about If It’s Good Enough for Alton…