Unfinished Music
I find myself drawn to hidden corners. Here, a large cabinet blocks direct access to the piano. From the side, though, I see the row of ivory keys, a century old, highlighted by a window at the end of the … Continue reading
I find myself drawn to hidden corners. Here, a large cabinet blocks direct access to the piano. From the side, though, I see the row of ivory keys, a century old, highlighted by a window at the end of the … Continue reading
In 1978, United Artists released Kenny Roger’s album “The Gambler.” It went on to sell millions of copies, and solidified the country singer’s position as a major artist of the late ’70s and early ’80s. This copy rested on a … Continue reading
I know what it is, but I don’t know how it works. This dinosaur from offices past was forgotten in a bedroom in the suburbs. It’s a Victor adding machine, a mechanical precursor to the calculator. I had previously only … Continue reading
While taking photos of an old farm house in southern Minnesota today, I came across these drawers in an outbuilding. I can’t figure out what the heck they were for. These drawers aren’t in a barn, but rather a small … Continue reading
I had to leave the office for a while yesterday to check out a possible excessive trashout and check if an abandoned vehicle was free to be towed away. In the end, the trashout was not excessive, and the vehicle … Continue reading
First thing first: DuAll is back in the news. Twin Cities Metro Mag published an article on our trash art in the latest issue of the print mag. You can find the article online, too. Now on to today’s business. … Continue reading
Someone in rural Minnesota began restoring this 1949 Chevy pickup. They didn’t get too far, though. This working man’s truck is now the victim of elements, bad Bondo work, and unfulfilled dreams. Rust has taken over the chrome-plated grill.
Often, there is a tremendous amount of stench and filth that lurks in every corner of the homes we service. Domestic bliss has long taken a hike, and disorder and decay are the order of the day. That’s why I … Continue reading
If yesterday’s job were a cartoon, upon entry we would have found four mice, dressed as Al Capone wannabes in pinstripes and fedoras and suspenders, smoking cigars and playing cards at the kitchen table. The mice then would have scattered … Continue reading
Every once in a while, we come across interesting relics that someone has held on for one reason or another. The other day we found this vintage popcorn machine, which probably sat in someone’s house for decades, with the idea … Continue reading
