jeffreymark

ONLY IN LUBBOCK

Spring dust storms are to Lubbockites what ungodly humidity is to Austinites. We've grown accustom to sand in our teeth, ears, and eyes. Take a look below. (from the Lubbock AJ)

 

PATRIOTIC PICTURES FROM THE PAST

This July 4th reminds me of our great patriotic heritage. Shorpy captures that heritage on his phenomenal web site.  He transforms old photographs into digital like modern pictures. These photos confirm that the past really did exist in color. Imagine that. And I thought 50 years ago black and white covered the world until God said, "Let there be color."

This first photo was taken at a 1942 Memorial Day Parade in Southington, Connecticut.(love those old cars)

The second photo shows folks putting together our Army Air Corps' finest machines at Consolidated Aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas. My grandfather helped construct these babies and finally retired from CA after a lengthy, productive career. My mother worked there as well while in high school and college. She once informed me that the place was so complex and overwhelming her daddy personally walked her to her office each day. (click on pictures to enlarge)  

 

PRETTY GIRLS OF YESTERYEAR

You may laugh at the thought of old wrinkled up granny once being a looker, but she was. Someday  you'll be old too. And, your grand kids will gaze at an old photo with a distracting patina and gasp, "Is that really grandma? Oh my God!" (Pictures via Shorpy) (click on pictures to enlarge)

Take a close look at those bathing suits. Hope your grandma wasn't a Baptist. If she was she's probably burning in hell.

Marilyn my Marilyn. Miss Monroe will always turn our heads.

1950 Life Magazine put Rue Lawrence on the cover. I understand this young lady is still alive and wishes not to be disturbed.

PATRIOTIC PICTURES FROM THE PAST

This July 4th reminds me of our great patriotic heritage. Shorpy captures that heritage on his phenomenal web site.  He transforms old photographs into digital like modern pictures. These photos confirm that the past really did exist in color. Imagine that. And I thought 50 years ago black and white covered the world until God said, "Let there be color."

This first photo was taken at a 1942 Memorial Day Parade in Southington, Connecticut.(love those old cars)

The second photo shows folks putting together our Army Air Corps' finest machines at Consolidated Aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas. My grandfather helped construct these babies and finally retired from CA after a lengthy, productive career. My mother worked there as well while in high school and college. She once informed me that the place was so complex and overwhelming her daddy personally walked her to her office each day. (click on pictures to enlarge)  

SALMONELLA SURPRISE

I love the caption under this old 1910 photograph of grandma doing a little home cooking. Shorpy's informs us that this lady is "mixing up a batch of salmonella surprise." (notice the chicken on the table) Well, it's probably not as bad as some might think. Hey, you and I are here. We couldn't have arrived on this planet if grandma had died of salmonella poisoning before she reached puberty. (click on the picture)

   

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS

I love styles, movies, clothing, etc. from the 1930s through the 50s. Those days of long ago seem surreal. Sometimes I run across old color photographs from this era which bring the times alive and confirm to me that my father's WWII generation really did exist with real live people, buildings, and cars. Check out Shorpy.com for a ride on the time machine. Below I provide some of my favorites from the website. Click on the photos to view them in all their splendor.  

Amarillo, Tex. 1943

B25 Southern California 1942

Motor City 1942

Unknown "Rosie the Riveter" 1942

LUBBOCK WOMEN III

I have been all over the US and I'm here to tell you the prettiest women live in Lubbock, Texas.

From the Avalanche Journal

AWE INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY

I love majestic photography. While I'm not prolific with a camera I admire those with a keen artistic eye who can capture the moment in an awe inspiring photograph. One such person is Colin Carron. Here are few of his masterpieces to whet the appetite. After viewing the pictures below, surf here for more.

MORE PHOTOS OF THIS GREAT LAND

In the words of the old Three Dog Night song:

Well I've never been to PA.
But I kind of like their history.
They say the chocolate is fabulous,
And so is Arnold Palmer.
Ain't gonna die there,
Someday I'll fly there,
Someday I'll fly there.
(Apologies to "I've Never Been To Spain")

Go here to see God's remarkable creations in Pennsylvania.

THE MAGNIFICENT BIG APPLE

Ann Althouse posts surreal photos of the Big Apple. I borrowed one for a teaser. Hope she won't mind. Scroll through her site to view all the photos.