A False Dichotomy

In the discussion section of the last post, the eternal argument about non-industrial people arose: were their lives (a) "nasty, brutis...

Start a Brush-up Course in Your Salon

(Click on images for full-size.) Source: American Hairdresser, November 1942 I love the first pic with 2 brushes.

Where's That Then? No 15

I used to visit this town often, but can't honestly remember this market place. I know there's a propensity to radically alter town ...

The Paleolithic Mind

I went to a meditation retreat this week with the Red Cedar Zen community in Bellingham. It was a good experience. Staring at a wall from...

Do You Neck?

(Click on image for a larger version.) Source: How to Find Your Man by Joe Bonomo, 1954 When I was buying makeup for my wedding, the woman w...

Long Trim

(Images link to full size versions.) Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

What to do when your house floods: A real-life preparedness tale

For Christy of Arlington, Va., one late night last April was especially memorable. Awaking unexpectedly in the middle of the night, Christy ...

Principles of Men's Hair Styling

(Click on the images for a larger view.) Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

Bankety Bank

Caught in the headlights returning home on Tuesday night. I've never seen this sign before, and can only assume it was meant, along with...