I've been reading Michael Chabon's new book "Telegraph Avenue" and it has reminded me of my love for the record store, I even met my husband in one. I've spent hours of my life flipping through bins of records looking for treasures, mostly just getting my hands dirty, but my love of 80's soundtracks on vinyl knows no bounds. I still remember the first time . . . more »

Sometimes I'm not in the mood for taking on a long book, film, or CD, or, I want the satisfaction of finishing something in one day. Here are some of my picks for when I have a case of the short attention span blues. Is This It (CD) by the Strokes The Strokes debut album and, at 35:34, it contains no filler. It has been . . . more »

Blame it on Mad Men, but Mid-Century Modern design is back! If you need a Mid-Century Modern fix while waiting for the next season of Mad Men, check out some of these examples. Atomic Ranch by Michelle Gringeri-Brown Volume Two (CD) Check out the video for the track "Don't Look Back," it's an inspired spoof of the time period and I want those mop slippers! . . . more »

If you are like me, the long hot days of summer bring on the urge for gooey s'mores, campfires, crafts, and all sorts of summer camp related goodness. If a trip to the lake isn't going to happen this year, let SCCLD bring summer camp home to you. Just take a deep breath and smell the Coppertone. The classic summer camp movie. Hayley Mills plays . . . more »