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George Wallace: Our Kind of Man

January 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I found this small political advertisement (it’s the size of a business card) at a local antique mall that is, sadly, going out of business.  That’s where most of the postcards are from, too.

George Wallace: Our Kind of Man (front)

George Wallace: Our Kind of Man (back)

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Postcard: Narrowest Street in the U.S.

January 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Treasury Street in St. Augustine, Florida

Card is titled:  “Treasury St., Narrowest Street in United States. 7 Feet Wide.  St. Augustine, Florida, The Oldest City in the United States.”

Printed on back of postcard:

TREASURY STREET
Narrowest Street in the United States, 7 feet wide.  Once used as a highway, in Spanish period this block preserved by the city as a historic feature.  Three other blocks have been widened for modern traffic demands but here hands can easily clasp from opposite buildings.

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Ralphie’s Avenging Fury

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments

His fists pound the bully; he exacts revenge, astride the tough’s chest, channeling his aggressor in a radiant moment of re-spite.

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Protected: Belle Patterson to Mae: 2 August 1955

January 26th, 2010 · Enter your password to view comments.

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Solow-Auerbach Duo Recital

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments

The cellist rocked; his partner’s hands rolled over the keyboard. They followed Beethoven with “Truckin’.” The audience: grateful.

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Another Falling Dream

January 24th, 2010 · No Comments

I teetered at the edge. My foothold crumbled. Flipping in midair, I tried flailing, helpless as the Venus de Milo. Then I awoke.

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Protected: Belle Patterson to Mae: 22 December 1954

January 23rd, 2010 · Enter your password to view comments.

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Note to Ida

January 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

I purchased your love letters. I blogged about you. Then, you died. Your niece googled your obituary. Now she knows your secrets.

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Vie sans Plaisir

January 21st, 2010 · No Comments

He loved life; she wanted him to change. That’s why they split. It’s tough to dance around the room with one foot out the door.

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Postcard: Illuminated Niagara Falls #4

January 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Illuminated Niagara Falls #4

Card is titled:  “S-25  Night View.  Close View Horseshoe Falls of Niagara from Canada”

Postcard printed in Canada, and published by F.H. Leslie, Ltd., of Niagara Falls, Canada.

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