A Token of Love -Postcard Friendship Friday #515

A Token of Love

Two souls with but a single thought,

Two hearts that beat as one,

Will make our home an ideal spot.

And from dull care we'll run...

Summertime romance...  There's a certain music in the air when summer touches and dispels the cold damp winter, then cool Spring.

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Wedding upon the Crow's nest

Today my husband and I would have been married 37 years.  He has been gone nearly six years now and I still miss him.

I remember when I was walking down the aisle...  So much of life ahead--so much unknown.  It felt a little like that thrilling kiss atop the crows nest in this extraordinary vintage postcard!

Have a beautiful day--don't forget to do something sweet for the ones you love.  Life is short and can change in an instant.

Blessing and hope to you!

The Trysting Place -Postcard Friendship Friday #488

Who doesn't remember young love with all it's thrill and beauty.  My Beloved always remembered Valentine's Day.  He would bring candy and roses--with a rose for each of our daughters.

Today is my Daddy's birthday.  He has been in heaven for seven years now.  My Mom was the love of his life and they were married well over 50 years.  This postcard reminds me of their sweet and precious relationship.  Have a lovely week, sweet Friends.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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The Lady and the Sheik -Postcard Friendship Friday #348

Back in the 1930's there were many films made about romance in the far East. This is a photo from one of those wonderful old movies. Their pose, the kiss trembling between them--well, it looks VERY romantic. (grin)

However looks are probably deceiving. Most likely these dancers are feeling quite uncomfortable! Cameras from that long-ago era took forever to take a picture.  The folks posing for a picture had to hold the stance without moving, for quite some time. How they held their smile and that sense of romance I cannot imagine!

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Print a Kiss -Postcard Friendship Friday #347

It is good to be back home!  I hope this entry finds you all happy and singing songs.  Since it is still the month of Valentines, I'm posting this lovely postcard featuring vintage Romance.  Some things never change!

I miss my the love of my life and his kisses--Valentine's Day was special to us both, so it is a bittersweet holiday these days.  However, even though my Beloved is in heaven, I still love Valentine's Day.

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To Keep the Chaps Away -Guest Heart Thursday

I giggled when I read the note on the back of this lovely Christmas postcard.  It is addressed to Miss Mary Kersam, and the message goes like this:

When Mary walks abroad up North

She looks so sweet and gay

She has to put on lip-salve

To keep the chaps away

The fellow who wrote this poem was clearly smitten.  Fittingly, this fair lady, awaiting a kiss beneath the mistletoe, has donned a dress with a sleeve in the perfect shape of a heart.

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Isn't She Pretty?

Here is another postcard with those same three children.  The card is from Germany and says Warm Christmas Greetings.  I adore their outfits--especially the girl's buttoned boots--just perfect for a walk in the snow.  It's a good thing there's plenty of mistletoe in that bouquet she's holding, otherwise the holly would be quite prickly!

I'm not sure what is going on here, but it seems the little boy holding the girl's hand is saying, "Isn't she pretty?"  Perhaps the smaller fellow putting up such a fuss, is her brother and he is objecting. What do you think?

Have a lovely day!

To Kiss the Girl

This card is from Germany and says Warm Christmas Greetings.  I adore this postcard. 

What tickles me is that the boy holding the mistletoe over the little girl's head is trying to kiss her!  She doesn't seem too adverse to the idea either.  The fellow behind him seems to be getting quite a kick out of the whole thing.   Ah, childhood.

What a wonderfully whimsical picture. 

Blue Moon -Postcard Friendship Friday #131

Today is special because this evening there will be a rare Blue Moon.  You've heard the saying, "that happens once in a blue moon."  The truth is, a blue moon isn't actually blue.  It is the rare occurrence of two full moons in one month's time.  I've always loved the idea of a blue moon--of course, the real explanation is a lot less romantic than what I imagined when I was young.

This wonderful old postcard expresses my youthful idea of a romantic Blue Moon.

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Good Old Summertime - Postcard Friendship Friday #69

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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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Kissy Face - Guest Heart Thursday

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

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Good Morning Kisses

This lovely illustration comes from an ancient book of children's poetry, which was printed in the early 1900's. I love the elegant graceful lines of this artist's pen and ink drawings. I have had the book in my possession forever. I'm sure it is one I've treasured since childhood--the beauty of these drawings have been a big influence my own style of drawing.

Daddy Update: I stayed until dark last night, and Dad seemed to be doing a lot better. I'm so glad it will not be as hot today--with that collar he must wear to stabilize his neck, the heat was really bothering him. Thank you so much for your prayers!