Turkey Vulture

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Did you have a fun-filled Labor Day weekend? I stuck close to home. I worked on photos, writing, and housework. I know, an odd combination.

I did go for a ride. I came across these beautiful Turkey Vultures. The one kept opening his (or her) wings. I believe the bird was trying to soak up the sun.

I am fascinated with these birds. My mom use to love them. She said, they were so ugly, they were beautiful. Of course, I find everything in nature has a touch of beauty.

Well, have a good night.

Until next time…peace

A Happy Group

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Happy September 1st everyone! Where did our summer go?

I am still working on the slides I purchased from an auction. I really like this slide. Everyone seems to be happy. I wonder if they were traveling together. Or perhaps, one couple was traveling to meet up with the others. I just wish I had names for the people in the image.

Have a great month!

Until next time…peace

Lake Superior Day

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Today is Lake Superior Day. I am from Michigan. I did not know this day existed. But, I love visiting the shorelines of Lake Superior, especially at White Fish Point.

Rocks from Whitefish Point.

Whitefish Point was one of my mom’s favorite destinations. She loved looking through all the rocks. To me, the place is just beautiful.

The driftwood up at Whitefish Point.

Do you have a favorite place to stop on the shores of Lake Superior? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time…peace

Loading Pineapples

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The photo titled, “Loading Pineapples in Hawaii” is part of a new lot. I recently won 3 boxes of negatives, slides, old films, and miscellaneous equipment from a local online auction. All came from the same owner. I was actually disappointed with myself for not bidding on the other lots.

This is just one of the boxes. There are slides from Rome, Spain, Paris, and much more.

Anyways, the owners were definitely travelers. I cannot wait to go through all the images.

Have a fantastic day!

Until next time…peace

April 29,1941

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This image actually has a little information on the back. Written in two different colored inks. First, in black ink, the date is April 29, 1941. Next in blue are the names Mom & Pop Schmidt.

There is also a Kodak Processing stamp on the back with the location of Kansas City, MO. I rarely get that much information on one small photo.

The couple are drinking a beer. I tried to enlarge the image to read the label. But I cannot quite tell what kind of beer they are consuming. I did notice there were flowers in the background. I wonder if they are toasting a happy occasion like an anniversary.

What do you see when you look at the photo?

Until next time…peace

South Dakota 1950

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I enlarged this photo to view the license plate on the back of the truck which reads South Dakota 50 or 1950. The image does not have any identifying marks.

The older boy is sitting on a new bike. I wonder if the bicycle was a gift for a birthday.

The image is typical life at this time. I see a small flower garden to the right. There are clothes hanging on the line to the back left of the photo.

The younger boy’s pants are clearly too large, indicating second-hand clothes or hand-me-downs from his older brother.

What do you see when you look at the image?

Until next time…peace

April 1961

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The writing on the back of the photo is not about the couple but the photographer.

It reads: “Mr. Hogan took this – he is minus one eye and one arm – yet drove to New York and looks good.”

Now, I just need to know about the couple.

Until next time…peace

Mother’s Ivy Plant – 1952

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On the back of this photo, a little information is written out in faded ink: “Mother’s Ivy Plant” and “1952”. When I first saw this image, I thought the title should be “Stay out of my kitchen”.

I love the old-style kitchen. The glass bottles bring back childhood memories. We had Neigh-Hi but I do not know if we ever had Hub City.

When you look at this photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace

A Family

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Like many of the photos I purchase, there are no identifying marks. I assume the image is from a family gathering, but personally, I cannot tell if the family photo depicts a group of siblings or a mother and father with their children.

When you look at the photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace

3 Brothers

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I admit, I do not know if these children were actually brothers. But it reminds me of the photos my aunts would take on holidays. They would gather each group of siblings for photos.

Unfortunately, the image did not have any identifying marks. I am guessing, the photo was taken in the early 1950s.

I absolutely love the artwork in the background. The image is of a young girl holding puppies. I need to see if I can find a print.

When you look at the photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace