Author: Paulina

Seattle is great for my profession and my hobby

There are a lot of rich weirdos in Seattle that have a lot of great comic books and toys. I am a professional evaluator for an auction house, and my job is to travel around the country and evaluate private collections of toys and comics. It fills me with pride to know that my parents […]

I was delighted to fly into Portland

Everyone likes to pretend to be an expert, but when it comes to vintage toys and classic action figures, I actually am an expert. I am one of the most highly regarded toy experts in the country. You might have seen me on Antiques Roadshow once or twice. When someone wants to sell their old […]

My mom gets panic attacks when we go shopping

My mom gets really bad panic attacks when she is in large crowds. She doesn’t really like to leave the house unless she is going to the doctor’s office. I love visiting with my mom, but every once in a while, I try to get her out of the house. I didn’t think the mall […]

The local history of Muskegon

Have you ever heard of Muskegon, Michigan before? Until a month ago, I hadn’t either! It sounded like any one of a million small towns in the middle of this great nation. Now that I have been there, I will never forget it. If I have a chance, I might even go back for vacation. […]

The Lowell cannabis dispensary

I always wanted to travel, but could never afford it. Finally I landed a job that allowed me to travel constantly. I do enjoy seeing new places, even if I don’t get to choose my destinations. If I had my choice I would visit a lot more beaches! Still, I can’t complain. Thanks to this […]

My life changed very quickly after my career ended

I spent 10 years in the military and while I was there, I learned how to repair boilers, air conditioners, and other heating and cooling systems. I worked on a battleship and I also worked in the field. I’ve worked on a number of different types of heating and cooling systems. I was not happy […]