AnyDate Blog
Real & Retro - College Dorm Décor
Posted by Eric on Sep 10th 2023
College is now in full swing on most campuses around the country. What's needed now is for students to get situated in their classes, adjust to away from home, catch up with friends, and put their unique person touch on their dorm or apartment décor.
You can help them out by gifting them something rtro and real such as a framed original ad or image from LIFE Magazine.
For example, the iconic VW Bus ad pictured here, or ads for cool cars or beer and Coke.
Old school icons are even more impressive. For example, authentic feature photos of historical cultural figures and rock stars that appeared in LIFE Magazine such as MLK, Mick Jagger The Beatles, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, among others.
These are the original pages extracted from LIFE and professionally framed! Get $15 off with code "College" through September 30 2023.
Summer Sun - Too Hot? Dangerous? Or Just What We Need?
They say to stay out of the sun. It's too hot. It can ruin your skin - or worse! But the sun fills the summer sky, the beach beckons and the great outdoors call you to put your phone away, close the computer, turn off the TV, and get out there!!I, for one, love the summer, [...]
It's Back: Space Exploration Month - A Stellar New(ish) Celebration
A couple of years back, I made up a cool new celebration: Space Exploration Month. I Googled the term and didn't see that it exists. Which is weird, because is sure ought to.Space Exploration Month should start on June 21, 2023 (the summer solstice) and run through July 20, 2023 the anniversary of the lunar landing.During [...]
Dads - In Class By Themselves
Dads are in a class by themselves. They are known for many things, including giving great advice. The fatherly advice that comes to mind with Father's Day coming up (June 18th) is: "Think ahead!" That tip is usually followed by "Don't wait until the last minute," for additional emphasis. Taking that advice to heart, we would [...]
When the Wild Car(d) Wins
On a recent trip to Houston with my 16-year old son, I needed to rent a car. I was not looking for anything too fancy - just a car for a week. The best price option I was offered for the class of car I wanted on one of the "aggregator sites" was a "Wild [...]
Chasing a UFO
I followed this UFO for 100 miles before I realized it was a "dropping" on my windshield. Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) -- or as they are called today -- Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) are no joking matter. Or perhaps they are.In any event, UFOs have been a topic of fascination for many years and are making [...]
The Heir & The Spare
Prince Harry, like many public figures, has been involved in a number of controversies throughout his life. In 2005, he was photographed wearing a Nazi uniform to a costume party, which led to widespread criticism. A few years later, Harry was criticized for his behavior during a trip to Las Vegas, where he was photographed rather unclothed in a hotel [...]
135 Years Ago Today - National Geographic is Established
Back on January 13th, 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded "to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge." Over the years, the Society has grown and evolved, but its mission remains the same: to inspire people to care about the planet and to educate them about its many wonders.One of the ways the National Geographic Society [...]
Is Bigger Better (for New Year's Resolutions)?
As we welcome in a new year, it's a time to reflect on the past year and set new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Many people use this opportunity to make positive changes in their lives, whether it's starting a new exercise routine, quitting a bad habit, or learning a new skill. One popular [...]
Hanukkah - Little Known Fact About the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a holiday celebrated by Jews around the world. It commemorates the miracle of the oil that occurred during the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it was desecrated by the Greeks in the 2nd century BCE.Did you read that last sentence? Hanukkah pre-dates Christianity by about [...]