A journal of rediscovery
I found a toy that may have belonged to your great-grandparents once upon a time. A little thrift store called Safe Haven sells items that were once held so dear to someone that they were pristinely cleaned and cared for, and they stood the test of time. Located in the
by Josh Fox Skeletons—we all have them. We all know about them. Starting off with 270 bones when we’re born and finishing with 206 when we die, the skeleton is a rather simple part of the human body to wrap your head around (unless, of course, you’re a medical professional).
This cheeky poem by Wichita writer Linda Imbler pays homage to a skeleton as a piece of art. … Continue readingVelvet Painting
by Melissa Johnson To survive after the stock market crash of 1929, families had to be creatively thrifty when it came to necessities like clothing. One of the ways women outfitted their children and themselves was to use the cotton from large flour and grain sacks to sew shirts, pants,
Continue readingCreative Clothing During the Great Depression
Dori Appel reflects on the lives of items, including an old dress, discovered at a rummage sale. … Continue readingHas-Beens