Author: Mary Anne Erickson

Coppertone Girl thrills Miami

Coppertone tanning lotion was a big part of my childhood growing up in in the 1950’s and ’60’s. Who could...

06 October, 2020 / 4 Comments

Roys Motel and Cafe, Route 66, Amboy California

Roy’s Motel and Cafe on Route 66 is a classic legend you'll find all along the road. Founded in 1938...

25 September, 2020 / 1 Comment

Past Present Future Exhibit Open Now

"Past Present Future" new artwork by Mary Anne Erickson on display now through the end of October at Oriole 9 in...

21 September, 2020 / 1 Comment

Lorraine Motel Memphis – In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee has legendary status for many reasons: the most important being what happened on April...

12 September, 2020 / 2 Comments

Chat n’ Scat

Back in the day, great road signs were everywhere and often the best ones were found in remote rural areas....

18 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

Dapper Dan, the Used Car Man

In 1977, on a road trip through Virginia, I came across this amazing sign in Richmond and it stopped me...

18 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

Exit 19, Kingston, New York

This sign was once a beacon in the night, alerting drivers on the New York State Thruway that at Exit...

12 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

Miracle in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is one of those places that's been on my "bucket list" for many years. Lots of...

06 April, 2017 / 3 Comments

Bingers Rocket Gas

Imagine my joy when I came across an old weathered and faded photo of Bingers Rocket gas station in one...

05 February, 2017 / 17 Comments

We the People – Stand for Equality

[caption id="attachment_3164" align="alignnone" width="800"] #millionwomenmarch poster January 21, 2017[/caption] I'm thrilled to be attending The Million Women March in Washington DC...

18 January, 2017 / 1 Comment