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Lava Lamps

April 6, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

What do an accountant, an egg timer and the science fiction classic, Doctor Who have in common? They each played a part in the history of retro phenomena that we call the Lava Lamp. The invention of this 1960s classic is attributed to the work of Edward-Crave Walker, a British … Read More

Now You Know

March 30, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The best part of writing this column for the past 19 years has been hearing from you, the readers. Your questions arouse my curiosity, challenge my memory and send me scurrying to the computer for research on a regular basis. It was my greatest fear in starting this column that … Read More

On the Road Again

March 23, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

I stepped out the door, then quickly came back inside. It is March in Indiana, and although there have been days when it felt like May, today nature has decided to bring us back to reality with snow! Fear not, April is just around the corner and with it warmer … Read More

Facebook: Your Online Marketplace

March 16, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

When I started a personal Facebook page six years ago it was my thought that I would keep up with out of town family, reunite with old classmates and have an endless source for pictures of my grandkids. Little did I know that I was stepping into an online “marketplace.” … Read More

So, You Want to be a Dealer

March 9, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Two of my greatest joys in this life are shopping for antiques and working with the public. It therefore came as no surprise to my friends and family when I decided to become an antique dealer. People get into my line of work for many reasons. For some it is … Read More