Monday, September 24, 2007

Poem

My poem "These Violets" has been published online at Turntable & Blue Light.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Postcard 32: Postmark March 6th, 1907, Dennysville, ME


Eastport, Me. Goudy's Point and Dog Island.
.
....The man
who wed M.
lived in the
house where the
cross is.
.
Think my cold
is some better to-
day. Will write
Sunday as usual.
Fine day. Would
like to go out.
.....Lovingly Mother

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Postcard 31: Postmark July, 1905 or 1906, Maine


On the Fence
.
fog is
thick.
The
walk up
the lane
tra la
la
fine
night
for a
walk
M and
M
goodby
Mildred

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Note: Found at the Base of a Huge Live Oak in City Park, New Orleans, Yesterday Afternoon as it Began to Rain



DEAR PIG-SLUT
LITTER BUGS...
YOU'RE BEING WATCHED
... A FIBER OPTIC CAMERA
WILL ALERT US OF YOUR
EVIL WAYS... AND YOU
WILL KNOW... SO CLEAN
UP YOUR FILTHY LIFE-STYLE
..................Bob B***** 48*-****
THIS
IS
LITTER!
I MUST
BE A
SLUT...




Thursday, September 6, 2007

Photo: Snow in North Little Rock




Jan. 31, '49
No. L.R. Ark.





Tuesday, August 28, 2007

A Giant in the Halls of Dentistry (Grain Alcohol and Rain Water)

Everything intended by the Creator
for human nourishment was once
alive itself.



Monday, August 27, 2007

Napkin

O ER IS
River

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Postcard 30: Postmark October 20th, 1906, Dennysville, ME and East Machias, ME



(White Horse)


I got your
letter & card
today. Was
very glad
to hear
from you.
Ralph said
that there
were five
(5) round
trips on
your ticket.
Is that what
you wanted
to know?
I will write
as soon as I
can & tell you
about the teacher
Julia
.
Are you coming Friday?
.
I haven't been
to ride yet.

I have

Friday, August 24, 2007

Postcard 29: Postmark, Colorado Springs, CO, October 3rd, 1926



15357.........Looking
....thru a 500-ft
........Tunnel.
.
Dear Sarah I am in
the springs so thought
I would drop you
a card from there
will write you a letter
as I can
.............Write soon
.....................Gertrude

Monday, August 20, 2007

Review of Carbon

Mark Lamoureux's kind review of Carbon in the Boog City is now available online.


Click HERE to read it. The review is on the second page.

Photo: Chicago, Late 19th Century, After the Fire



From top of water-
works West

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

My Own Bedroom

If I could decorate my own bedroom I would
1.
If I could decorate
my own bedroom I would make
it colorful.
2.
I would have some of
my favorite thing in
my bedroom.
It would be
WWE Smackdown
on my bed set.
3.
My most favorite
thing that I will
be a big sceam tv.
It will have digital
cox on it and have a
sliver stand.
4.
Next I would
place a big blue andgole
in my bed room set.
So it could be preather.

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Photo: Row Houses, England, Late 19th Century


The two houses
at end of row
were built and belong
to Mr. Philip Terry
and Mr. Lee

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Photo: Chicago, Late 19th Century, After the Fire


Washington Street
West From LaSalle

Monday, August 6, 2007

Postcard 27: Unposted, Early 20th Century

Calvin Austin,
.................Lubec
......................Me.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Friday, August 3, 2007

Card: Maria Weber 1953 $6 ?



Elm Haven Motel

15 miles south of Cleveland
on U.S. 42--Strongville, Ohio

Owned and operated by
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Fry

Maria Weber 1953

U.S. Route 42, Pearl Road, Strongville, Ohio
1 mile north of Ohio Route 82

$6 ?

Steam Heat--Tubs and Showers--Television
Fine Restaurants Nearby
For reservations phone Center 8-7075

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

This Car

BX

This
car
is
5,000 dollars
..............on
..............sale
yo!

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Photo: Barcelona Portrait


Modern Studi
Pellicer
Ronda de S. Pablo 16
Barcelona

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Envelope: Postmark May 1918, Findlay, OH (Main Street to Main St.)


Return if not delivered in 3 days
.
Self-Lifting Piano Truck Company
.
423 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Photo: In a Corner


Photo: Kind Remembrances



Cabinet Portrait
To
....Fanny Baker
....with the best-wishes
....and kind remembrances
..........of Clara Pilcher.
.
Folkestone
..............February 3rd 1873


Saturday, July 21, 2007

Postcard 25: First Day of Issue Stamp: June 19th, 1948, Manila, Philippines

POSTAL CARD
.
The space below may be used
for correspondence
.
1861-1948
.
Noli Me Tangere
El Filibusterismo
.
87th Anniversary of Birth
of Dr. Jose Rizal
.
The space above is reserved for postmark
.
The space below is for the address only

Postcard 24: Postmark 7 AM Oct. 2nd, 1906, Dennysville ME & 8 PM Oct 2nd, 1906, East Machias, ME


Will Say "Praps"
.
I have been out doors yesterday and today, but
haven't been to school yet. Are you coming
home Wednesday night? I f you are I will
try and come to the station. I don't like to make promises
.......................................................................................Julia

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Photo: In the Baby Carriage

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Postcard 23: Unposted, Early 20th Century Real Photo Postcard



Dennysville, Me

Post Card
The address to be written on this side

X
Place 1-Cent
Stamp Here




Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Quail

1. California's state bird is the quail.

2. The quail's chick body is tiny.

3. The male's job is to guard the family.

4. He watches carefully for the cat's shadow.

5. Andrew has seen quail on Maria property.

6.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Postcard 22: Postmark April 6th, 1906, Lubec ME


Just a line to let you
know I am in Lubec.
.............................A. H. G.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Soviet Postage: Train


Monday, July 9, 2007

Postcard 21: Unposted, Early 20th Century

Swallow Tail Light, Grand Manan, N. B.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Postcard 20: Unposted, Early 20th Century

A cobbler sweetheart I would choose
To mend for me my well worn shoes.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Friday, July 6, 2007

Soviet Postage

Click on image to enlarge it.

Monday, July 2, 2007