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Postcard - Olympia, Washington

"Washington State Capitol, Olympia, Washington. Aerial view of State Buildings showing Capitol Lake, Puget Sound & Olympic Mt. Range in background."

OK, so the Olympics don't actually show up in this photo, but they would if they were not cropped out. At least on a clear day.  Also, we would see the Mothball Fleet. Note the log boom past the 4th Ave. Bridge!

When this image is enlarged [just click on it], the Capitol Center Building appears to be in the final phases of construction, dating this photo to the late summer of 1965.

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Red Dot in the fallen petals

Favorite Movie Quotes: Per un pugno di dollari = Fistful of Dollars

"When a man's got money in his pocket he begins to appreciate peace."

Reviewed (sort of) in Cheaper by the Dozen 44

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Red Dot in the freezer

Postcard - Olympia, Washington

"Olympia and Mt. Rainier, Washington. Capitol Lake and Olympia Municipal Park close to metropolitan shopping center -- complete swimming and playground facilities for all to enjoy. Mt. Rainier, eternal guardian, sixty miles in the background."

The Capitol Center Building can be seen on the left edge, but the old Hotel Governor is gone and the Fetid Lake of Doom still has quite a bit of industry around it. I'll take a guess this photo was taken 1966-1968.

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Red Dot on green chair

Favorite Movie Quotes: The Enforcer (1976)

"You want an itemized account? You took out two front doors, one front window, 12 feet of counter, plus damages to the stock, plus one city vehicle totaled, not to mention three hostages in the hospital, all of whom will probably sue the city."

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Red Dot in the mailbox

Carmine Infantino 1925-2013

Carmine Infantino

1925-2013

I loved The Flash and in the 1960s made my own fanzine superhero called The Streak based on this character, mostly due to my admiration of Infantino's graphics. There are still a few copies of The Streak out there, and I am continuing to meet the blackmail demands of the owners of this rare comic to keep it buried. Obviously the Streak was created before the streaking fad of the 1970s.

But let's not stray. Infantino was one of many artists I found to be inspirational. At one time I actually owned the comic pictured above. The fluid nature of his linework while depicting the "Fastest Man Alive" really grabbed me.

Carmine, I have a lot of gratitude for you being one of my comic art teachers. Godspeed.

Buttons - Popular Culture - 1968

On the curl: (c) 1968 King Features Subafilms Ltd., Primrose Confectionary Ltd. Siough England

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Red Dot on the back steps

Postcard - Olympia, Washington

"Washington State Capitol from Freeway. An impressive view of the State Capitol greets motorists on Interstate 5, near the city of Olympia. This modern, divided highway rolls down a long grade and skirts a lake which mirrors the dome of Washington's Capitol. The Capitol, patterned after the nation's home in Washington, D.C., is just a minute from the freeway."

1960s.

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Red Dot in a wooden box

Buttons - Popular Culture - 1968

On the curl: (c) 1968 King Features Subafilms Ltd., Primrose Confectionary Ltd. Siough England

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Red Dot in the road

Thank You, Jim Carrey!

Cold Dead Hand

Beautiful work. Earning the displeasure of Fox News is like winning a Medal of Honor.  In just a few minutes you accomplished more than Bowling For Columbine took too long to get across in a smarmy manner. I live deep in gun crazy country and am a product of it, and your bit here was 100% accurate in all respects.

In terms of short, irreverent, and comedic bits that insult great swaths of people, you have joined us old underground and Newave cartoonists. God bless you. And welcome to the fight. Now I know our side will win.  Right wingers exist on a foundation of fear, and in their world they fear humor more than anger in my political experience. They really really hate being laughed at.

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Elma, Washington

Postcard - Olympia, Washington

"Washington State Capitol, Olympia, Washington. Aerial view of State Buildings showing Mount Rainier in the background."

The old Oly High School is gone, but Capitol Park Apartments remain. Meanwhile two big state buildings, the Dept. of Highways and the Employment Security Dept., have jumped across Capitol Way. Blocks and blocks of fine old homes have yet to be demolished as the Cap Campus expands. I place this around 1966-1969. The Fetid Lake of Doom, as usual, provides a hint of menace in the corner.

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Favorite Movie Quotes: Death on the Nile

"I must find out what is hidden, Mademoiselle-- the truth!"

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Buttons - Popular Culture - 1968

On the curl: (c) 1968 King Features Subafilms Ltd., Primrose Confectionary Ltd. Siough England

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Spring cannot be contained

Postcard - Olympia, Washington

"Olympia, Washington -- This is the Capitol City of the State of Washington, and also is a port at the southern tip of Puget Sound."

A view of downtown Oly in the 1960s, looking north on Capitol Way. I could tell 100 stories just from using parts of this image as a starting place.

For example: The Santa Claus character I used in the Bezango WA 985 series was based on a real person. The incident took place in that green building in the left background, the Mottman Building.

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Favorite Movie Quotes: The Dead Pool

"She's right. Oh you can set yourself into a bonfire, and we'll break out the marshmallows and the weenies, but you ain't gonna be on News at Eleven".

[Half of this movie is reviewed in Cheaper by the Dozen 53]

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Morty Comix # 2551

Morty Comix # 2551 was left on top of a sign frame at Brighton Park Grange in Tumwater, Washington. Back in the late 1970s I recall attending a grog-filled Shakespeare-themed party when this place was still way out in the woods. Although still surrounded by trees, the city has caught up to this grange.

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Feline rituals continue to mystify me