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!

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!

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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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.

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.

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.

* Don't forget to visit Gemma at Greyscale Territory for Weekend Mailbox!

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!

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.

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!

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.

 * Don't forget to visit Gemma at Greyscale Territory for Weekend Mailbox!

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!

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.