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I Don’t Understand Why He’s Not Hopping Out of Bed!

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:19:17 +0000

You’d think he’d rush down to breakfast knowing this is waiting for him!

Spam advertisement courtesy of Jello Kitty on Flickr.com

Friday Photo Fun #3: Because Sometimes You Just Have to Wonder…. The Helmet

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:23:03 +0000

This is our third affectionate look at “found photos.” Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening. They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

Image courtesy of ATypicalArt on Flickr.com

Add a caption in the comments section related to the photo. There’s no prize for having the best caption except for the bragging rights in knowing you’ve made us all laugh!

1950s Red Carpet Worthy Evening Gowns

Dr. Julie-Ann — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:22:51 +0000

It is that time of year again: Red Carpet Season! Back when I was a little girl, it was called Awards Season. But in the past 10-15 years, or so, the actual awards seem to be less important than what the stars are wearing on the red carpet.

I’ll admit that I’m a bit of a snob. I look at a lot of the modern clothes coming down the red carpet and wonder if the starlet even bothered to look in the mirror before she left the house. But then, she’s usually getting a couture gown to wear for free, so mirrors aren’t needed.

Naturally, I prefer the “Old Hollywood” type of gowns. In that spirit, here are five gowns I found while searching Pinterest and the Internet:

1950s Red Carpet Worth Gowns by drjulieann on polyvore.com

He promised….!

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:58:27 +0000

: “Good Housekeeping” October 1953; Image courtesy of Salty Cotton on Flickr.com

“He promised he wouldn’t invite her to our New Year’s Eve party!

Okay, readers…what happened next?

Friday Found Photo Fun #2…Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

Dr. Julie-Ann — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:43:41 +0000

This is our second affectionate look at “found photos.” Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening. They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

Add a caption in the comments section related to the photo. There’s no prize for having the best caption except for the bragging rights in knowing you’ve made us all laugh!

On back: Christmas Morning, 1955; Image courtesy of Jordan Smith on Flickr.com

Friday Photo Fun…Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

Dr. Julie-Ann — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:51:47 +0000

This is the first affectionate look at “found photos.” Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening. They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

Add a caption in the comments section related to the photo. There’s no prize for winning except for bragging rights.

Image courtesy of Rick Hebenstreit on Flickr.com

Any guesses as to what these two women are doing and/or saying to each other?

December 7…The 9/11 of The Greatest Generation

Dr. Julie-Ann — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:41:37 +0000

There won’t be any kitschy photos today. Instead, I want to remember Pearl Harbor Day. It was the day that led to the United States’ official entrance into World War II. While I was growing up, it was still considered “a day that will live in infamy.” But it has been 70 years since that horrible day and the infamy wanes with time and each subsequent generation that is born that doesn’t have a direct connection with Pearl Harbor.

But many modern political and cultural decisions that may not make sense to younger generations have their roots in Pearl Harbor and our entrance into World War II. For example, the overwhelming might of the United States military is designed so that “it” will never happen again (“It” being a good chunk of the Pacific Fleet being destroyed). Even our income tax being collected throughout the year via our payroll was a result of the United States needing to pay for the war effort.

They didn’t have television back then to repeat the same horrific scene over and over again, but the footage that emerged from that day shows the devastation.

This is a silent newsreel that was created for the home market. I prefer it to the ones created for theater viewing. Periscope Films owns it so there is a film timer in the middle of it but it is thought provoking nonetheless.

Click here if the player does not work for you.

And Now Even Tastier Than Tofurkey! {Etsy Treasury}

Dr. Julie-Ann — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:16:52 +0000

Okay, okay, I’ll admit that I’ve never had tofurkey but I have friends who either swear by or swear at the turkey substitute…

Anyway, in a stream of consciousness thinking while doing the dishes this morning, I went from turkeys to tofurkeys to all of the wonderful kitschy turkey decorations that graced dining and buffet tables during the mid-century. I decided to see what showed up on Etsy and here are a few turkeys that I found:

Do you have any turkey-themed table decorations? And, what is your experience with tofurkey?

This Can Only Mean….

Dr. Julie-Ann — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:06:04 +0000

This

can only mean this

My niece, Alice, will be getting a new sock monkey (to replace the beloved one that she lost) from my stuffed monkey, Rett, for her second birthday next month.

Alice with Rett The Monkey

*shh* Don’t tell her!

Come Fly With Me {An Etsy Treasury}

Dr. Julie-Ann — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:26:03 +0000

Are you flying home for Thanksgiving? Consider these finds from Etsy to help you stand out from the crowd and look glamorous!