Back in 2003 I got nostalgic when I spotted a Convenient Food Mart in St. Louis. We had one of these stores next to a Larosa’s pizzeria that served as a hub for post high school activities back in my hometown. The pizza joint since closed and the Convenient became an Ameristop. Visiting Cleveland in [...]

Always fun to visit Jungle Jims. I really count it among Cincinnati’s top destinations for visitors and dwellers alike. (sidenote: I didn’t have the heart to post the packaged pig and lamb heads, but if you’re curious…)

These cameras welcomed you to the store. When we entered there were kids in the back making music at a workshop of some sort. The rest of the joint extended this fun vibe with excellent products for sale. Highly recommended if you visit Chicago.

Circuit City, near the Dayton Mall

I’ve passed this Elder Beerman in Hamilton Ohio more times than I can count. I’ve even remarked about the old logo that adorns the building. It was never busy when I drove by, and now it appears to soon be a relic. This is sad, but things are so much different now. I’d love for [...]