Say Cheese!

I collect quirky old photos from junk shops and yard sales that catch my fancy. This one is a favourite of mine! Such fun. Especially the  bag lady in the back row! Heh. 

Wish I knew what year it was, where it was, who they were, what the event was.........

But that is what gives these photos some of their allure, isn't it? The mystery. The untold story. A moment captured and preserved on a piece of paper. The current of life frozen for a second and visible forever.They were all so chuffed with themselves. Well, most of them...the girl at the lower right is a bit pensive. 

We get to imagine the details. Create a story for them. 

Here are the  names listed on the back of the photo.I wonder how many of them are still alive.....did they have happy lives? 

Winter Fun!

Haha don't do as I do, do as I say! Don't do this:) 

 We were hit with our first real winter storm on Monday. Lots of snow and wind but the roads are clear and the month is diminishing and next month is Spring! I work from home as well as from my studio so no storm day for me. Business as usual but fun to look out window at the wild weather!  

These pictures are from the Archives of the Netherlands. Great stuff!!!

I could use this rig:)

Imagine if they could see the fancy plastic cushioned and aerodynamic skates we wear today!