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Sheldon W. Peavey (1938-2010)
My dad passed away on February 23rd at the age of 71.
He battled pulmonary fibrosis and fought the disease with courage and faith.
He never smoked and never touched a drop of alcohol.
These are two things on a short list of things he didn’t like.
Here are a few things he did like:
Johnny Cash and Hank [...]
1951 Map of Havana
Havana is the economic, political, and cultural center of Cuba.
It’s been that way since the late 16th century when the city became Cuba’s capital.
Rum, sugar, and cigars have left Havana’s harbor, arriving in ports all over the world, except those in the United States. That’s because of US trade embargo against Cuba. The embargo began [...]
Blogs on Disney Collectibles & Memorabilia
This blog entry comes to you from Disney World in Orlando, Florida!
You too can capture a bit of Disney magic by checking out these three fun and informative blogs:
Vintage Disney Collectibles 1928-1945: The title says it all. A great blog on vintage items.
Kevin Kidney: Art Director and long-time Disney designer
2719 Hyperion: Addressing the Many [...]
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Toy Collector Donald Kaufman (1930-2009)
Donald Kaufman, one of the foremost collectors of antique toy cars and trucks, died earlier this month. He was 79 years old.
His love of toys not only consumed his personal life, but his professional life as well. Mr. Kaufman was vice president of the KB Toys store chain. He retired from that job in [...]
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