May the Fourth Be With You!

I was one of the fortunate generation, who watched the movie Star Wars for the very first time.  Unacquainted with special effects seen for the first time in that film, I still remember the awe I felt, as we watched that first huge spaceship move cross the top of the movie screen.  We had never seen anything like it.  I was hooked.  In fact, my friends and I saw that first movie 26 times.

It is fun to note the saga continues from that first amazing film.  Star Wars has fans of every age.  I shall always be an admirer of Star Wars. I'll never forget the astonishment and awe I experienced the first time I saw the movie. 

Apparently today is when fans get together to celebrate the success of Star Wars.  When you look at the date, it seems obvious as to why.  (grin)

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Let's Dance the Maypole -Postcard Friendship Friday #118

 

In high school, one of the most important events, other than prom night, was May Day.  Various girls would do funny skits to gain votes to become May Day Queen.  It was great fun.  The May Day Court wore beautiful dresses with hoop skirts.  As I recall, they looked like beautiful flowers.  It was a very big deal. 

There was the Queen's Dance, where the Queen, her court and their escorts would dance the most lovely dance.  The choir would sing, the band would play, and then the Freshman girls would dance the May Pole.  I remember learning the steps of the dance with multi-colored ribbons, which eventually wove a beautiful pattern along the pole as we danced.  I still have the pretty little dress I wore.  It was the very first "store boughten" dress I ever owned. 

There are so many fun memories from my childhood about May Day.  I hope yours was as sweet as I remember.  Have a lovely weekend everyone, and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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This Heart's For You! -Guest Heart Thursday

It looks like she is saying "this heart is for you."  I love these old photos.   I have seen this girl and another French girl, in many photos taken around this same timeline.  There's something so sweet about them--and I love the feel and style of the photography.

Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

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Hug an Australian Day -Postcard Friendship Friday #117

Today is Hug an Australian Day!  I have been a fan of Australia since I was nine years old, when we studied the country at length.  Someday I shall visit Australia.  I may not return home.  (grin)  Just kidding. 

I'm not sure how long Hug an Australian Day has been around, but it is an actual copyrighted holiday!  It was created by the folks at Wellcat.  

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A Basket of Posies -Guest Heart Thursday

I love this dear photo of Mother and Daughter from long ago.  As a Mother, I treasure my children.  More than I could ever put into words.  

There are hearts everywhere in this picture!  The yellow roses are for you, SissyBoo.  

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All Easter Joy be Yours -Postcard Friendship Friday #116

Growing up, Easter was a very special time of year.  I love this old postcard--it is so delightful.  This weekend is Easter Sunday.  I had a hard time finding postcards celebrating Good Friday, so I have posted this lovely card instead.

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Birthday Hearts -Guest Heart Thursday

I love this postcard.  The hearts are lovely, the doves sweet and the forgetmenots are SO adorable...of course, this postcard is perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!

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Something to Crow About -Postcard Friendship Friday#115

Fröhliche Ostern means Happy Easter in German.  This delightful postcard made me laugh.  Here is a boy carrying an egg that just bout beats him in size.  Wow!  That must be such a heavy load.  But what what hits my funny bone are those roosters--They are so happy over that egg--indeed, the size of that egg is certainly something to "crow about."

Fröhliche Ostern and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

PS  I just realized today is National Siblings Day!  I put up a vintage postcard just a few days ago, honoring sisters.  Here's the link:  My Heart's Gift.  Happy Siblings Day, too!

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My Heart's Gift -Guest Heart Thursday

I love this postcard--it reminds me so much of me and my little sisters.  I am so blessed by their love and friendship.  I treasure them with all my heart.  God bless all sisters and may He strengthen the bond they share!  Sisters can be of the heart, too.  I have many sisters of heart and soul--the bonds between us are as strong as though we were blood sisters.  You know who you are.   I am SO grateful to you.  ((hugs))  God bless you, dear sisters o' mine.

There are hearts to be found in those lovely red flowers at the top of the postcard.

Have a lovely National Siblings Day and Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

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A Joyous Eastertide

Over the years, I've seen many old postcards and vintage Easter greeting cards which use the term Eastertide.  I became curious about it and did a little research. 

Eastertide was a greeting which was used well before the 12th century.  It was Middle English estertide, from Old English ēastortīd, from ēastor + tīd time, meaning the Easter Season.  The Easter season is the 50 days between Pentecost and Easter, which celebrates the day the Savior ascended up into heaven.

I like the idea of Eastertide.  It is a sort of Springtime word.  

So, a joyous Eastertide to you .