Memorial Day Symbol

As we celebrate Memorial Day and honor those that have given their lives for our country, the flag is flown in remembrance. I thought I would share a few images from a book I have that is a wonderful graphic history of the American flag ~ Long May She Wave, still available here. The images below depict political collectibles, postcards, advertising, and a poster, just a few of the ways the flag has...

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The Alphabet of Flowers

Spotted this on ebay today and thought it would be nice to add to my collection of old books ~ I love old alphabet books and I have never seen one like this before. The Alphabet of Flowers is from 1860 and is a wrapped paper book for children with beautiful illustrations ~ kind of amazing that it is in such good shape. Alas, too rare and expensive for my pocketbook ~ especially after I've spent the...

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Skunk Swat Team

This past weekend there was a bit of excitement in my neighborhood ~ it included a speeding car, a crash, and a man with a gun breaking into a house and hiding out for hours while police cordoned off the area and worked to stabilize the situation. If you are so inclined you can read the full story or view the video that includes an exclusive interview with my boyfriend here.So why the image of the...

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Friends of a Feather Sale Starts Thursday!

Just a reminder, the spring Friends of a Feather show starts this Thursday and runs through Saturday ~ so, don't miss it if you are in the Kansas City area! There is always a wonderful array of artwork and vintage finds to pick from ~ great food ~ and a fabulous group of gals hosting the show! I wish I would have been able to participate again, but my work schedule has taken its toll on me ~ I do...

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Duck, Duck, Goose?

Tonight when I pulled up in front of my house and got out of my car I was greeted by a pair of mallard ducks! Since I live in a residential neighborhood which is within city limits, this is quite unusual! I ran in and got my camera, then tried to get some photos at a respectful distance ~ the ducks seemed on a mission ~ they stopped at a few puddles in the curbs, but hurried off down the sidewalk...

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Premium Film ~ Everything is Illuminated

This week a friend recommended and loaned me Everything is Illuminated ~ a most wonderfully "premium" film starring Elijah Wood as Jewish American collector of family memories, Jonathan Safran Foer. Jonathan travels to the Ukraine to find Augustine, a woman in a photograph Jonathan's grandmother has given him. Arriving in the Ukraine, Jonathan hires Alex and his "blind" grandfather to serve as tour...

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Liberty Belle ~ Grand Opening!

{11th & Liberty ~ image from Liberty Belle}First Friday is here again in Kansas City ~ this month the Grand Opening of Liberty Belle! Liberty Belle is the newest monthly vintage venue in the West Bottoms joining Good JuJu and Bottoms Up. Click on the links for all the specifics.Last month I happened upon this new vintage market ~ below are some shots I snapped during my visit. Seems like a great...

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