Shadow Shot Sunday - Antique

Twitchell-Rowland House, Oxford, CT...Photo by Patti V.

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 is back, and old views with shodows were sought and captured.

We like to visit local historical sites, and last week visited the nearby (20 minutes away) Oxford Historical Society open house at the Twitchell-Rowland Homestead. The house was built in 1755, and seems representative of its era with the three fireplaces venting in a common fireplace. 

Unlike today, the function defined its simple shape…

Dolly enjoys a snack...Photo by Patti

And of course the visit to the homestead in the town of Oxford – the hilly land and rocky soil must have made farming back then a hard way to make a living then. But with shadows worthy of a post today :)

We missed the shearing of Merino sheep Dolly. Naturally, this breed was introduced to America by local historical figure David Humphreys of Derby. This ewe with the real loud (and often) bleating was Dolly. Even when shorn, she maintains a fine and soft texture.

Luxury lacking Model 'A'...Patti V.

Given the day, a vehicle that stands the test of time is a 1931 Ford Model ‘A’ produce delivery vehicle that has its classic lines as well as subtle shadows. I prefer to contrast of the interior views from then to now – no side windows, wooden floorboards and a bouncy ride compared to the modern windows, upholstery, air conditioning and a smooth ride. 

We’ve become spoiled in our choice of vehicles, but if asked back then if they would prefer what we drive – they would not have objected! See more of the shadowy world at the always fun SSS2

Happy 26'th

The day was glorious, the beginning of a lifetime love. The day has not been lost to time. It was the day of a new life together. That day, 10 May 1986, is always to be remembered, Reverend Bradley officiating and asking 'Do you take Patricia, in good times...", to which I answered "I will". A day of perfect love, the old scanned prints here a mere glimpse into the beginning of a true and lasting love...

The first dance - Lionel says it all

Tina''s WW - Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a time of discovery - Allegra learns new things at age 4 (1993), such as Lincoln Logs...see Tina's WW!

Tina's Pic Story - Retro Collage

Clockwise from top: 1964 Chevy ElCamino, 1959 Edsel, 1961 Chevy Impala, 1956 Ford. 1982 DeLorean, 1950 Ford

Tina's Pic Story arrives this week with a challenge - the theme this week is college-mosaic. As I do not have photo software that can create such a design (just the installed I-Photo on both Macs), I had to think of something that might work while using an interesting brew of Word, .pdf and .jpg...I managed something here, a mix of pictures that include my affection for old American cars (except the DeLorean) with different shapes, chrome, reflections and shadows. A fun challenge this week!

Ruby Tuesday 2 - Angry (not really)

Ruby Tuesday 2 arrives at a great time - the perfect red for today is my birthday present from the week before last. It is, naturally, a brilliant ruby, the Red Angry Bird. 


I never thought they were all that angry, merely adorable with nary a sneer


I like the game on the computer (haven't tried it yet on the phone), so am really enthused about this as a gift - even at my age :)


See reds, plush or not, at the always fun RT2, today hosted by haiku master and poet MMT...