Ruby Tuesday - Educational rubies ca. 1900

Trap Fall School, built in 1872

The school bus of its day - who needs windows?

Ruby Tuesday 2 is back, and its rules simple: a lot or a little red. For me today, it falling into the 'little' category. Both views were taken at the father's Day car show at the Shelton (CT) History Center with cool items on its grounds. On top is the (1872) one-room Trap Fall schoolhouse, in use until 1911 or so, and moved to its current location in 1971.The bit of red is of course, the brick chimney...the second set of rubies are found on the wheels of this Carryall, the school bus of its day transporting students to school. It seems primitive to our modern eyes - but quite up to date in its day...Happy RT2

Whimsical Windows - Historical presence

1762

1913

Toby hosts the fun architectural meme Whimsical Windows/Delirious Doors where we look for doors and windows of interest and/or whimsy...our daughter Allegra has a great interest in history, and participates as a docent in two local historical societies in two different eras: to the left, it is for the Derby Historical Society at the 1698 Humphreys House - dressed for the year 1762. On the right, it is for the Shelton (CT) History Center at the 1822 Brownson house where she is in the year 1913 - two different eras are showcased not by just the attire, but also by portals from long ago. History is ignored by most - happily though she helps to maintain a love of the past...

Shadow Shot Sunday - Plush Packard Panama

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 returns, and a subject such as an old car may be passé to some…obviously not to me! Last Sunday was Father’s Day and the car show and open house at the Shelton History Center.

It was not Just the chrome and size of this 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama captured my attention, it was the color that brought me over. Not pink, nor mauve, I think it is a dusty rose. Under the slightly overcast gray humid sky and shadows, here it is a rich and understated hue, not at all garish.

Of course today one will not get colors like this and certainly not in two-tone. Nor interesting touches like the ships wheel emblem (for a Clipper ship). However as art, the overstyled and colorful cars were artistic rolling sculptures then…and now

Tina's WW - Large vs. Tiny

Seen in the same parade in May, the really big and the really small shared the same parade route - quite a contrast...See Tina's WW!

Large Pierce Firetruck, Derby CT, 27 May 2013

Tiny Fiat Cinquecento, same day

Tina's Pic Story - Favorite

Tina hosts the fun meme Pic Story, where she provides the weekly theme which this week is your favorite picstory. This picture, posted before - you should carry your camera at all times lest you lose a fun memory.

It is August 1983 at the zoo in Omaha Nebraska, the temperature a stifling 102°F (39°C). However, the furry polar bear was lying on his back, taking it easy in the heat. I still like this bear! Congrats on 100 PicStory posts