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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

  • RUSTIC FURNITURE

    This is an edited, “bloggified” version of a paper from my days in the historic preservation program at Eastern Michigan University. I’ve been wanting to share it with you—it’s a great example of just how much story can be behind something as simple as a chair! Thanks to a … [Continue Reading]

    RUSTIC FURNITURE
  • FRIDAY THE 13TH…WHY SO UNLUCKY?

    I’m superstitious about some things, but Friday the 13th isn’t one of them! Why would a seemingly random combination of day and date be deemed unlucky?  While there’s lots of speculation, it’s truly a mystery and one likely to remain unsolved.  This day’s bad rap is … [Continue Reading]

    FRIDAY THE 13TH…WHY SO UNLUCKY?
  • BEFORE CHRISTMAS

    The holiday season. There’s something about the end of the year…it’s wired into our souls…time to celebrate, time to reflect, and to look forward to the coming year.  The days grow shorter and shorter until the solstice is finally achieved, and the sun begins its slow return.  … [Continue Reading]

    BEFORE CHRISTMAS
  • MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

    Today is Cyber Monday, and I’m hearing news reports that holiday sales are up this year!  I’m willing to bet you spent some money over the past few days…right?  I’m also willing to bet you made your purchases with plastic, or were purely digital, online.  Did you use cash at … [Continue Reading]

    MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!
  • FORTUNE IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION

    Wait, what? A fortune in the Great Depression?  They were certainly out there, and Fortune magazine was reporting on them.  I unearthed this gem while perusing the New England Motel field at Brimfield last month, the July 1935 issue of Fortune.  I’m always drawn to old … [Continue Reading]

    FORTUNE IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION

FEATURED FIX: CIVICS & RIGHTS

Rosie the Riveter, for real
domestic science education
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in DC
Madam C.J. Walker, Ida Tarbull, Maria Mitchell
Wicked Witch of the West

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Gold Diggers of 1933

MY CINEMA FIX: GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933

September 22, 2016

Rosie the Riveter, for real

ROSIE THE RIVETER

September 1, 2016

DIETING WITH MAZOLA

August 19, 2016

domestic science education

EDUCATION OF A WOMAN

August 5, 2016

70's food, fondue set

FUN FOOD OF THE 1970’s

July 22, 2016

Brimfield, 50 inch ruler

BRIMFIELD FOR THE FUN OF IT!

July 15, 2016

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Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we all make the most of the final days of 2019!🎄#christmas #christmastree #memories #holiday #vintageornaments #vintage
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