Bose Wave clock radio. Used everyday for over 30 years. Works perfectly and sounds better than most new Bluetooth speakers. Made in USA.

Bose Wave clock radio. Used everyday for over 30 years. Works perfectly and sounds better than most new Bluetooth speakers. Made in USA.

Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago

Primary writing tool, used often. I lost count how many refills I’ve gone through over the years. Looks brand new. A functional work of art.

Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago

Primary writing tool, used often. I lost count how many refills I’ve gone through over the years. Looks brand new. A functional work of art.

Stainless steel Gator french press

Stainless steel Gator french press

My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works!

My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works!

My Aunt’s GE Spacemaker Coffeemaker from 1988, used nearly everyday since

My Aunt’s GE Spacemaker Coffeemaker from 1988, used nearly everyday since

Wedding gift circa 1977. This old school crockpot may outlive me!

Wedding gift circa 1977. This old school crockpot may outlive me!

Any good wiper blades?

When I was young wiper blades seemed to last for years now you don't even get a year out of them. :(

Any good wiper blades?

When I was young wiper blades seemed to last for years now you don't even get a year out of them. :(

Hard day of work for my 22 year old North Face Mohawk. Still going strong.

Hard day of work for my 22 year old North Face Mohawk. Still going strong.

Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub

Pretty impressive watch.

Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub

Pretty impressive watch.

Quite possibly the original BIFL toy. The instructions were lost long ago but it's just as fun as it was when first opened by my parents.

Quite possibly the original BIFL toy. The instructions were lost long ago but it's just as fun as it was when first opened by my parents.

The Lifecycle of Clothing Companies, by Muffy Aldrich

The Lifecycle of Clothing Companies, by Muffy Aldrich

Jansport backpack - 20+ years of heavy use and int’l travel

Jansport backpack - 20+ years of heavy use and int’l travel

Where do you guys get casual button-down shirts

Warning: I'm new to fashion. I'm 6'7 and have a very hard time finding clothes. I'm looking for casual button-down shirts that would fit. Something that I could wear with jeans, and hoping to get a few so nothing crazy expensive. Any advice is appreciated.

Where do you guys get casual button-down shirts

Warning: I'm new to fashion. I'm 6'7 and have a very hard time finding clothes. I'm looking for casual button-down shirts that would fit. Something that I could wear with jeans, and hoping to get a few so nothing crazy expensive. Any advice is appreciated.

Kenworth K100 working for 30 years.

Overlooking house rock valley in Arizona.

Kenworth K100 working for 30 years.

Overlooking house rock valley in Arizona.

Coleman Polylite28 - bought by my dad in 1991, it's mine now and is still used frequently and keeps beer super cold!

Coleman Polylite28 - bought by my dad in 1991, it's mine now and is still used frequently and keeps beer super cold!

Oreck disappointed me!

So in 2010 I purchased an Oreck XL-21 for my birthday present to myself.

It was around $1500 and the reason I bought it was for the **”twenty one year free annual service and maintenance warranty”.**

Everything was perfect for about 12 years. I used the vacuum at least twice a month, and I got it serviced every year on my birthday. I took it in, they changed the belt and brush, cleaned it up, tightened anything that was loose, even replaced the cord at one point, and it worked like new again for another year.

But then Oreck started closing their stores.

“*Don’t worry*” I was frequently reassured by their sales people. “*Any authorized dealer will honor the warranty.*”

That’s simply not true. I’ve been looking for over two years now for someone to do the service and maintenance. No one will honor the warranty. I’m giving up on Oreck.

Oreck disappointed me!

So in 2010 I purchased an Oreck XL-21 for my birthday present to myself.

It was around $1500 and the reason I bought it was for the **”twenty one year free annual service and maintenance warranty”.**...

Unlikely BiFL - Grandma's Clock

Unlikely BiFL - Grandma's Clock

A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase.

A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase.

I got this pot from my aunt, she got it when she married in early 50's !

I got this pot from my aunt, she got it when she married in early 50's !

This jansport has been used for 2 years of high school, 4 years of college, and every day of my 9 year teaching career so far. Going strong!

This jansport has been used for 2 years of high school, 4 years of college, and every day of my 9 year teaching career so far. Going strong!