Politics and Book Signings

A little less than a thousand folks showed up at a book signing in La Jolla for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. In two hours, he was able to sign all of their copies of “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” A handful of volunteers were wearing patriot red, white, and blue shirts with [...]

Kings and Diamonds, Jack and Dogg

No, it’s not some weird poker game. I just wasn’t feeling clever at trying to come up with a title. It’s late and I’m late for my racquetball game. On TV this week, I saw Neil Diamond signing autographs on TMZ. I had heard he was a tough signer. He was even game answering some [...]

O.J., Kennedy, and Hockey Hall of Fame Stuff

By JOSH BOARD March 4, 2010 With the Winter Olympics over, I heard this story that I thought memorablia collectors would love. The stick and gloves used by Sidney Croby, who scored the winning goal in Canada’s gold medal win over the U.S., are M.I.A. It’s partly the fault of Crosby. He threw them into [...]

JFK Affair — Letters Auctioned

JFK love affair, created letters that are now up for auction.

Interesting Baseball Card Promotion

Topps has old baseball cards you can win from buying current packs.

Troy Aikman Does NOT Sign Footballs

By JOSH BOARD February 13, 2010 So, my girlfriend was in a store getting a new cell phone. I’m not even sure I should call it a cell phone. It’s an “i” something or other. It’s basically a computer, camera, and about 20 other things all of which are attached to the cell phone. Anyone [...]

This Song’s for You

By JOSH BOARD February 13, 2010 One of the most underrated songwriters ever, is named Stew. He used to be in this little indie band out of L.A. called The Negro Problem. The band sounded a little to pyschedlic sometimes, but on his solo records, Stew wrote some of the best songs in music history. [...]

Trading Memorabilia for a House

About 30 miles north of San Diego, a woman was making national news for placing an ad for a husband. She was in her late 40s and losing her health insurance. A medical condition meant $3,000 in pills each month. Don’t feel too bad for her. She had thousands of proposals and will probably work [...]