August's Wild Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #418

This year July has been a scorcher. All sorts of records have been broken!  Now that August is here, we will likely face more hot days.  I have enjoyed summer more than any other this year.  I'm not sure why, but it may have something to do with getting older--AND the months of darkness and soggy rain we've had over the past three winters.

I love the sunshine and the roses.  The roses in my garden are VERY happy with all this sun.  I keep them well-watered and they are splendorous!

May the aroma of the wild rose fill your hearts, dear friends!  Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday! 

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Wistful - Postcard Friendship Friday #272

Raphael Tuck and Sons were located in England and were an outstanding publisher of early postcards. In November of 1899 Adolph Tuck began his postcard production. Much of the early printing was done in Germany. The company took special pride in being Art Publishers to British Royalty.  

In World War II, the London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in Northhampton burned in 1954. Most, if not all the records and original photography used to create these postcards were destroyed. We may never know who this lovely young girl was. However, if anyone out there has a clue as to who she might have been, I'd love to hear from you.

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Joyous Noel -Postcard Friendship Friday #248

Here is another Tucks postcard, printed around the turn of the last century. This lovely little girl's unique heart and spirit have sparkled from her face and eyes for nearly 100 years. I find that idea to be fascinating. I can't help wondering about who she was, and what her life was like. There is something so precious and rare about her.

If anyone knows anything about her family and history, I would love to hear from you.

I apologize for getting Postcard Friendship Friday out so late, it has been a difficult month for my family and me.  God bless you and give you a blessed Christmas holiday.

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Happy Saint David's Day

This postcard is of Snowden, the highest mountain in Wales.  It is the closest thing I have on hand  for Wales!  I'm posting an extra entry today, as it was brought to my attention that today is Saint David’s Day!

My research into the life of this man is fascinating.  Saint David was born towards the end of the Fifth century. He was of the royal house of Ceredigion and as a young man, founded a Celtic monastic in Wales.  During that time, his fame as a teacher spread throughout the Celtic world.

Saint David is said to have died on March 1^st sometime around 588 AD.  On his death bed, Saint David said to his fellow monks, "Brothers be ye constant. The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfill."

The feast day of Saint David, patron saint of Wales, falls on March 1^st each year. This date was chosen in remembrance of his death.  Saint David was recognized as the national patron saint of the Welsh people at the height of their resistance to the Normans.  March 1st was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century.

A relatively recent update is the National Assembly for Wales voted unanimously to make Saint David's Day a public holiday in 2000!  Forgive this American Citizen's enthusiasm, but, "Yehaw!"

Happy Saint David’s Day!

New Year's Greetings -Guest Heart Thursday

I looked and looked for another New Year's Day postcard with a heart--I finally found this one.  It is a wonderful vintage postcard from the early 1900's.  But something about that snowman hit my funny bone.   The winter scene is idyllic, but that snowman seems to be lurking lurking--and from the look on his face he's up to no good.  I have a feeling he wants to whack 'em good with that four leaf clover!!! At any rate, they'd have a great snowball fight.

Happy New  Year everyone.

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

Charite' - Postcard Friendship Friday

Here is another postcard of the sweet little girl who has so caught my imagination. It was graciously sent to me by Jann. I believe this is one of the earlier photos taken of this beautiful little girl--she looks a lot younger in this postcard than in others.

Happy Friendship Friday!

Top Knot - Happy Postcard Friendship Friday

Here she is again. With this wonderful up-do, and added detail, this little girl's mischievious smile makes me think as soon as the camera shutter clicked, All that hair came tumbling down.


Daddy Update: The plastic surgeon and consultants have determined skin grafts will not be applied until Dad's broken neck is healed. Dad will be wearing a neck brace for five more months. The surgeons are sure the exposed bone on top of his head will not heal over by itself. Since the wound vac has been removed, Mom and I have been changing the dressings each day. It seems to us that his head is starting to heal. I would appreciate your prayers for the broken bones in his neck to heal, and for exposed bone to grow new skin overtop. Nothing is impossible with God. Miracles happen every day! Thank you!

Sweet - Happy Postcard Friendship Friday

This postcard, dated 1914, is part of a my "cyber" collection. It was sent to me by Pearl, a generous soul who shares my love for this little girl's photos. These postcards were printed around the turn of the century by Raphael Tuck & Sons.

Raphael Tuck & Sons was located in England and was an outstanding publisher of early postcards. Nov. 1899 Adolph Tuck began his postcard production with first numbered series issued July, 1900. Much of the early printing was done in Germany by Chromolithography using 10 or 12 stones. Embossed & hand cut dies.

The company took special pride in being Art Publishers to British Royalty and many series show this connection to WWII. Paper shortages nearly closed the plant but they finally got paper rations and continued to produce cards. The London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in North Hampton burned in 1954.

Now to see if I can find more information on this lovely young model. The photo was called "Sweet."

DADDY UPDATE: Dad did very well yesterday and last night. Thank you so much for your good thoughts and powerful prayers. It is amazing to see how well he's doing!

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

Beautiful Lady

I love this portrait from the past. I see traces of the little girl with whom I am so intrigued. Perhaps this is she, all grown up.

My sister Clytie and I are in the process of scanning and preserving the many cards and letters my Grandmother left behind.

I want to share an excerpt from a letter to Grammie from her older sister Tilly. I laughed and laughed over her words. Perhaps we are more alike than I know--except for the saintly sick part. (grin) I remember Great Aunt Tilly. She was always full of the dickens. She died at 101 years of age.

Aunt Tilly is very young when she writes of her participation in the suffragette demonstrations for women's rights in the early 1900's:  

"Have you been to the Walkathon? I finally weakened and went last Saturday! I had been holding out for over a month. Albert has wanted to go all the time. Of course, I think a contest of that nature is wrong and it is wrong for anyone to contribute to the support of it.

But I get tired of being good all the time and just have to do something wicked every so often. It seems like something dries up inside of me when I am just righteous and good all the time. I just have to bust loose and do something "bad" once in awhile. Then I feel better and can settle down and be real saintly and sick looking again for quite a spell."

As an older lady, she became quite acrid.  This wonderful note made me like her a lot--I wish I could have known her when she was young.