The “World’s Largest Basket” and the Languishing Legacy of Longaberger
Longaberger wasn’t just a thing in the 1990s, it was the name in home decor for awhile. A company so successful that it modeled its headquarters after one of its signature baskets. That building is now abandoned, however. So, what happened?
Three of the World’s Largest Things in Ohio
Two baskets and a giant clock stumbled upon while meandering through the “Buckeye State.”
The Argonne Forest Amusement Park
In the woods of Dayton, Ohio—a man returned from the battlefields of France to honor his fallen friends.
Monorails, Modern Architecture, Empathy, and Pessimism Within Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort
Documenting a landmark with 35mm film and reflecting on “Disney adults.”
Two Taco Bells…
After the fast food giant abandoned two locations in favor of new ones just down the street—locals in Columbus and Cincinnati set up restaurants with much better food options.
Appearance on “Get Better” with Josh Elstro
Josh Elstro and I used to work together. At our office, he was always tolerating my coffee break rants and stories. Apparently, my over-caffeinated nonsense never bothered him too much because now I get to call him my friend—and—he invited me to be a guest on his new podcast.
Fear and Loathing in Canton, Ohio
We walked to the Super Bowl even though there were no sidewalks. It had all come down to this.
Discovering Stuart Fink Through “Circumspect”
Often mistaken for a skatepark on the quiet end of downtown Cincinnati, this curious piece of public art was created by a local who wanted it to be “more of a place than a thing.”
Random Photographs | January - July 2022
Frames made the first seven months of the year that didn’t have a place in a larger story or post.
Random Retail History and the Western Woods Mall
A rabbit hole leads to a story about the death of department stores.
“Keep It in the Mall!” -or- The “Sterilized Abandonment” of Tri-County
A song by Springsteen, a shout-out to “sandwich artists,” and the toddler who rejected a dog, but grew up to become a decorated Hot Topic employee.
The Kakau Canteen
Hidden in suburban Columbus, there was once a basement tiki bar—a homemade experience that rivaled the likes of Disney and Universal.