Thursday, June 30, 2011

Right on Deck - Guest Heart Thursday

I love this old valentine.  His sailor suit is just wonderful!  When I was perusing through my card collection this morning, I had a flash of memory.  I remember when I was very young--four or five years old,  my adored Uncle Jody came to visit.  He wore a sailor suit, hat and all.  I thought he was (next to my Daddy) the most handsome fellow I'd ever seen.  Uncle Joe loved all of us so much.  I do miss him.  I can still see his smile and hear his voice.

This Sailor also reminds me of Tweety Bird from Looney Tunes.  I think I'd sail along with this dapper chick any time.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Coming Your Way


This is another of Grammie's old cards.  They just don't make them like this anymore!  The flowers are exquisite, the little boy is a dear--I love his hat!  And that puppy is acorable.

Have a lovely Monday!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Lady's Slipper - Sunday Scans


This beautiful card is from our Grandma Jenny's collection!   She loved flowers of all kinds--including the Lady's Slipper.

I love lady's slippers.  In our childhood, the only Lady's Slipper we  found growing in our woods was so rare, it stuck in my memory as a gloriously magical moment.  We found her delicate blooms at the top of the canyon in a meadow of moss where the wild hazelnut and fragrant fir trees tangled a green roof overhead.  Once her blooms had faded we never saw her again.  I remember going back year after year to see if she'd returned.  She never did.

Years later, my family and I stayed with a dear couple in the mountains of Northern California.  The woods there were filled with lady's slippers.  What a beautiful, magical place to walk--one had to be careful of one's footsteps there were so many of these wonderful flowers.  Someday I shall paint that whimsical wooded forest.

Al's Photography Blog, by our good friend Al, hosts "Sunday Scans" each week.  I have so enjoyed this meme!  Sunday Scans is a place for all things scanned.  So pick up your old photo albums, ephemera, postcards, artwork, ANYTHING which can be scanned and join in the fun!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Good Old Summertime - Postcard Friendship Friday #69

NOTE: You don't have to stick to the theme I choose each Friday. Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them! Have fun everyone!


Though it is officially summer now, summertime has been slow in visiting the Pacific Northwest. Happily, the weather man says sunshine may finally break through our grey drizzly clouds. Speaking of drizzly scribbles -- the back of this postcard made me laugh. I wonder what that was all about?

My sisters and I were what we used to call tomboys. Back then, my siblings, cousins and I would often head for the canyon, where we built forts under the cedar trees, teepees from fir branches and followed deer trails to incredibly magical places. We learned to walk barefoot through the woods without a sound. We waded in the cold "crik" waters, chased crawdads, metallic colored bugs and beautiful butterflies. We sampled huckleberries, thimble berries, wild blackberries and strawberries. We learned to eat sour grass, licorice fern root, wild mint and water cress.

Everything changed the day I suddenly became aware of boys as more than buddies. I remember when a friend of mine taught me how to go "sparking" with a fellow in the moonlight -- which, isn't what you think. Did you know wintergreen breath mints spark in your teeth when you chew them in the dark? 'Tis true. You ought to try it -- especially with a fellow you love, under a smiling summer moon.

Ah, good old summertime!

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Kissy Face - Guest Heart Thursday


I received this card in the 1980's. I just LOVE these kissy lions--they're so cute.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday! Have a lovely Thursday everyone!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Daddy's Story Time - Sunday Scans


This picture is actually from an old fairytale book in my collection.  I can't recall what the story was, but this lovely drawing reminds me of my own Daddy's stories.  Because of Dad's stories, I married a storyteller.  I still remember the wonderful stories my husband would tell the children when they were small.

Storytelling is a wonderful, magical gifting.  How grateful I am for the storytellers in my life.

Al over at "Al's Photography Blog" is hosting  "Sunday Scans".  It is a place for all things scanned.  So pick up your old photo albums, ephemera, postcards, artwork, ANYTHING which can be scanned and join in the fun!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Our Fathers - Postcard Friendship Friday #68


NOTE:  You don't have to stick to the theme I chose each Friday.  Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them!  Have fun everyone! 



There were six of us in all--I'm sure there were moments when Daddy wondered about having so many! This postcard brought to mind all the hours Dad must have held crying babies over the years.  I still love being a part of a big family.  

When I think of Dad, my heart is happy.  What a dear Father he is--He is my hero.  

I remember his strong arms--As a little girl, I always felt so safe with my Daddy.  Now he is old.  His strength is fading.  Those dear eyes don't see as well.  How precious he is to me.  His unconditional love, kindness, fairness and strength have colored my life with beauty.  As an adult, looking around our world, I have realized how blessed my siblings and I are, to have this strong, gentle man as our Father. 

Now in his twilight years, I find myself treasuring every moment I spend with Dad.  Dear beloved Daddy.  Happy Father's Day!

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Count on Me - Guest Heart Thursday


I love these cuties!  They are in perfect step with one another--although as a Mom, I would not ever have put my children in WHITE shoes!! 

Did you notice the hearts in their cheeks?  Also, the black and white designs around the big heart are quite unusual for that time, probably sometime during the early 1930's.  I thought this Valentine Card as perfect for Guest Heart Thursday.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.


Sunday, June 12, 2011

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair


I have always loved the fairytale about Rapunzel.  Though, in real life, having such long hair seems like it would be a hassle!

This beautiful woman from long ago, has plenty of hair to be sure.

I can't imagine how heavy her hair must have been.  How would a person live with that much hair in everyday life? Just brushing it out would take all day--let alone washing and drying it all.  Then, would she wear it up?  Put it into braids?  What do you think?

She has a lovely profile.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Flag Day - Postcard Friendship Friday #67

 
When I was little, I believed flags flown on June 14, were to celebrate the day I was born.  In school, I soon discovered Flag Day actually originated in 1885, by a Wisconsin school teacher, Mr. B.J. Cigrand. This wonderful teacher pushed hard for a special day to celebrate the birthday of the American Flag.

The idea caught on--on June 14, 1889, George Balch, a teacher from New York City, planned Flag 'Birthday' celebrations for the children of his school.  Later on, these celebrations were adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. In 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day.

In 1914, Franklin K. Lane, United States Secretary of the Interior spoke these stirring words--words he said came from the Flag itself, "I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself." 

But it wasn't until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

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NOTE:  You don't have to stick to the theme I chose each Friday.  Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them!  Have fun everyone!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Love's Spectacles - Guest Heart Thursday


I adore these funny spectacles.  What a wonderful postcard for Guest Heart Thursday!  I wonder--if I were to put these spectacles on--what would I see?  What do you think?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.


Monday, June 6, 2011

De Luxe Beauty - Sunday Scans


Here is another of Grandma Jenny's wonderful cards, sent to her by her dear Friend Ruth.  I am so glad Grammie saved all of these lovely cards--what a blessing to look back through her eyes. 

Al's Photography Blog by our good friend Al, hosts "Sunday Scans" each week.  I have so enjoyed this meme!  Sunday Scans is a place for all things scanned.  So pick up your old photo albums, ephemera, postcards, artwork, ANYTHING which can be scanned and join in the fun!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Lovely Rose - Postcard Friendship Friday #66



As we wade through this wet and cold Spring, most spring flowers have been late in appearing.  Yesterday I noticed my roses are finally getting ready to bloom.  

There is nothing so lovely as a rose--or the fragrance which wafts through the sun-warmed air.  I posted this Lovely Rose in celebration of Spring, flowers and hope.

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NOTE:  You don't have to stick to the theme I chose each Friday.  Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them!  Have fun everyone!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

My Heart on a Button - Guest Heart Thursday

Made in the USA in the late 1930's, and printed on heavy cardboard, this delightful Valentine probably had a paper button attached.  I love this little fellow's hat and cheeky sweet face.  Those shoes are something else, too--imagine a little boy wearing shoes like that today! 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.