History’s Treasures: Letters from Jack

by | Jun 10, 2011 | History, Photography

Upon meeting with the seller of the collection of scrapbooks, she showed me a collection I believe is truly priceless. She had a box from the 1940s full of more than 300 postcards, photographs, letters, V-mail, ration cards and holiday cards…all from one...

History’s treasures: The Scrapbooks

by | Jun 10, 2011 | History, Photography

My ever-vigilant and endearing husband stumbled across a post on Craigslist: three 1942 scrapbooks for sale. Needless to say, I raced over right away. What I found was beyond what I expected… There are so many more stories and memorable clips to share....

Fun Facts (Part 3)

by | May 27, 2011 | History, Horses, Writing

For the final post about me…(not forever, I assure you)…I thought I’d list some of my “favorites.” Let me clarify: I HATE “favorite” questionnaires. I can never think of one ultimate favorite. I’d need at least a top ten...

1940s Era Music

by | Mar 25, 2011 | History

This early 1940s music compilation/commentary courtesy of my friend’s brother-in-law, AKA music lover extraordinaire! Enjoy! The theme of separation — due to soldiers suddenly being overseas — are the key to music of this time period, combined, I...