Whimsical Windows - Bayside Style

Happy Birthday Michele...highlighting big sister Michele on her birthday!

For Toby’s Whimsical Windows / Delirious Doors, I return to the scanned photos. The door here is from an era, and posted a few times before. Delirious for sure, and whimsy galore… 

The date stamp says we are in April 1957 at our family, the place being our first apartment on 35th Avenue in Bayside, Queens, New York City. I'd say the building dates back to 1920-1925. Note the mail slot. In an e-commerce era, that may be considered a bit archaic, although I’d prefer nostalgic…

The are myself at two, sister Michele at three years. In the second, we add Aunt Terry at fifteen, and Grandma Agnes at what we define as ageless, and by herself a lady…

Michele and I were dressed appropriately nice for our first trip into the City (Manhattan) with Grandpa and the aforementioned ladies, in our new outfits. Being two, I do not remember the visit - the but many tall buildings surely left an impression. The look of the day is so well shown on the ladies – although, sitting down in those smart and slender wool outfits may have proven a challenge…

also posted as part of Tina's 29 Days

Shadow Shot Sunday - Kids will play

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 is back this week, and often I return to archives for shadowy memories in black-and-white. In this photo posted before, this is a view of suburban East Hartford in my youth in 1964. I straddle my Columbia bicycle on the drive.

The players are jumping rope and other activities we rarely see neighborhood children partake in anymore. The vehicles beyond the rope are a French SIMCA Aronde, the family VW Microbus, a tricycle and the neighbor's Rambler. Shadows abound this neighborhood playground on this sunny winter day. Thanks to SSS2 for prompting these memories...

Also posted as part of Tina's 29 Days

29 Days-17-Family, 1970s style

Tina's 29 Days is a great meme, we certainly can provide the memories of today or quite awhile ago. I am choosing the past today, in early 1976 (only a scant 36 years ago :)

The family includes me and five of my six siblings. The place is our home in East Hartford Connecticut. Three were in college, two in high school and one in middle school...the car is an AMC Matador (few remember these). Siblings and snow pair well!

29 Days - Assembly not required...

Old vs New

Pencil edit

In the old days, things were more mechanical more often, the items like wrenches and solder were used more often. Today, much of our labor is electronic, much like an Apple MacBook. To me, the contrast between then and now might appear to be a bit stark. The compilation of metal and Mac sits together, uncommon and useful in their own ways...

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Tina's WW - Sumptious Salad

Even in February, the summer tomato harvest is the basis of a fine salad. So we are still reminded us of the warmer days...see Tina's WW