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The man behind DEVO…
Just this past Wednesday we had creative jolt at “Studio 2091”, a collective group showing at an art gallery in Cuyahoga Falls O...
The Model T
I think are quite a few car lovers on the AWMOK and I’m certainly one of them. I grew up working on cars with my dad (or well, getting...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Lighted Kosher Sign and Breaking The Fast In Hollywood
One of the most festive nights of the Jewish year is the ‘breaking of the fast’ meal after Yom Kipper, a veritable smorgasbord o...
The Smylie Family – an inspirational LP
I’m afraid of this one. I want to know if Junior still has this incredible hair-do? I’d also love to know if Mom made all the ou...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 18 – August 2010)
There is an abundance of fabulous barware at “Willis Wonderland” to the point where it’s like “where do you start...
From Philly With Love “Rhythm and Soul” on the Legacy Label – LP Cover
I grew up in Philly. We had the music that’s for sure but these outfits are brilliant!...
“Juanita Banana” by THE PEELS – 7 inch single
I just love dancing and singing fruit....
“SEPTEMBER” – white ceramic pig bank with purple fur
I found this today for $1.00 at the Joan of Arc Thrift shop. Weird timing really. I wasn’t sure if i should purchase this or not but I...
Santa Claus is coming to town
Song, from Little Golden Record, is performed by Anne Lloyd, The Sandpipers with Mitch Millers Orchestra...
Band Day King
My Dad is a great guy, he’s still with us at age 93. But he didn’t want to buy a trombone for me when I was a kid. Finally, afte...
We No Speak Americano (featuring, Cleary & Harding)
Would like to have these two over for dinner…....
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” LP and Rosh Hashanah Dinner at Street
. When I was young, “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” spun on the hi-fi every Jewish holiday. I loved Connie F., especiall...
Twist Crazy
I love everything about this short film, the floating Xmas Tree, the silver jackets, the crazy jelly leg dancing….makes me want to get...
Allee Willis’ Soul O’ Day – Earth Wind & Fire At the Hollywood Bowl with a Seventy Piece Orchestra and Fireworks!
Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t go to concerts. I don’t like the crowds, I don’t like the walking, I don’t li...
Girls Just Wanna Chew Gum!
I am dying to open this package, but I dare not! Bop She Bop. xo PMM...
CALLING ALL JUNGLE ANIMALS FOR BACKUP SINGER TRYOUTS…
Trying out for Backup Singer for the Allee Willis/Pomplamoose Jungle Animal Petting Zoo. It’s a Jungle out there…..smile.....
Beetle Comb
Rummaging through the Fort Greene Flea Market on a lovely Labor day weekend, I came across a Beetle Comb, for those times where you just got...
Hail to the Teeth
President Carter has been in the news lately, and it made me remember how great it was to poke fun at him and his family. A friend of mine a...
CARMEN MIRANDA HEAD VASE…
“THE LADY IN THE TUTTI-FRUTTI HAT”…. This is a Carmen Miranda head vase, by Marti of Hollywood… I read that Carmen M...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 6 – August 2010)
This disco kitsch came from one of my favorite rooms at “Willis Wonderland”. I was determined when there to photograph every ite...













