A gentleman tipped his cap to me the other day in a rare gesture. His cap! Not his hat. I thought immediately where have all the gentlemen gone? Hats hold a significant place in my heart. My Uncle Freddie always removed his cowboy hat when entering any place. I remember when my friend Henry and I had…
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Today, marks Rabbit, Rabbit, along with being May Day! Don’t forget to say Rabbit, Rabbit to bring you best wishes and luck for May. Have a beautiful and blessed May Day! 🌸
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Came home yesterday and saw my purple bearded iris had bloomed. My heart smiled. This set of irises came from a patch in Foard County, Texas. Purple irises were planted long ago by the wives of early ranchers and farmers, especially those of Dutch or German descendant living here in Texas. My own great great,…
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This is one of the best daguerreotypes I have ever seen and held. No, I take that back. This is the sweetest Union Case I have ever seen and held with the most exquisite photos inside. A company known as Littlefield, Parsons & Co. produced these thermoplastic Union Cases in 1858. They eventually produced almost…
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Forgotten Winds 