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Not Perfect, But That's Okay - Starting a new unit with my students. Dinner with an old buddy. Lounging at a late night board meeting. Chaperoning a school dance. Bonding with my bro...
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From the Favorites Box: Mike Pagliarulo, 1985 Topps #638 - *A series where I post some thoughts about favorite cards. Previous cards in the series are available here.* You know that scent in the air in these early...
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i took a handful at my will - one month ago was the monthly twin cities collector's club show. i wonder how many collectors told their significant others that they were going shopping f...
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Every Team Needs a Catcher (or Four, or Five…) - 1952 Topps is overflowing with catchers, even if they didn't stay in one place very long.1 day ago
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30 teams, 2026 edition - So, where have I been all week? Fair question. It *is* March, but I'm usually more consistent than this. A week ago Thursday I was getting a workout in ...
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plain white envel-NOPE - Heads up for users of the online card marketplace *Sportlots* that "Loot" (seller-specific store credit) now expires after 90 days, and in case you haven...
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Contest Alert! - *A new contest is around the corner! Plus-- group break goodies!* We're deep in the thick of the various college basketball conference tournaments right ...
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219 - GARY CARTER, EXPOS, C - *The basics: *Here is a nice final tribute card for Gary Carter. His final season was in 1992 when he returned to the team that he started with, the Ex...
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A Surprise Package from S.R. '75 Cards - A few days ago, Stuart of S.R. '75 Cards fame reached out to me, stating that he had a surprise package to mail me. It didn't take long for a large padded...
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#116 Digital Underground (+ Velvet Underground bonus) - Digital Underground have four cards in the Yo! MTV Raps set, but this is their lone appearance in the Super Stars set. With several members in the group,...
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About Me
- Rod (Padrographs)
- Portland, OR, United States
- I am a Navy brat who went to 10 schools in 12 years in 4 different states. I have lived in 7 different states. I read two or 3 books a week. I manage a used bookstore for the county library system.
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I love the Turner!!
I was a Met fan then, but I have no memory at all of Steve Ratzer. You'd think at least I'd remember snickering at his name. (Hey, I was at the age where that sort of thing was funny!)
That Turner is awesome! Did he ever sign a copy for you?
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