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Only very special mice get to dress up and sit in their very own rocking chair! This *grandma* is patiently awaiting a letter from her son with news about his visit during the holidays!
I know this is a bit early to post for the holidays, but in this day and age, *snail mail* is such a thing of the past; no one knows how long it will take to arrive at its destination anymore?
And with 73¢ for a first class letter, how many people will still be sending Christmas cards? I'm just too darn old-fashioned . . . so much JOY has been stripped from this fast-paced world.
Praying for a restoration of HOPE and PEACE.
Sitting on the porch of the Oceanic, hearing the seagulls call, and smelling the fresh ocean air, I feel invincible, without a worry in the world.
sooc.
Challenge #38 Chair
This is a wingback rocking chair we found at a consignment shop. The Paris album was also found at the same shop. The shot feels a little crowded to me, but I feel it does tell a bit of a story.
Taliaferro County (GA). Copyright 2008 D. Nelson
The color of the liquid was simply too good to leave in a greytone.
A woman sitting alone in a rocking chair in a darkening room, the darkness ushering in regret as its companion.
model: me
Once Upon a time.....
I discovered this old abandoned house on my walks in nature here where the ravages of time work irrevocably. Examining the house, I found this scene as indescribable fascinating as the life up here. In my imagination, sits an old man after his working in the woods and eating in the back porch, here and enjoying the tranquility, the indescribably beautiful view and weighing his tired bones in this rocking chair before the fog up here takes the land back into his arms again.
I don't go out looking for pictures. I go out, and if something catches my eye, that's reason enough to photograph it.
- Henry Wessel
Not posed - they just let me shoot them as they sat outside a house, the older lady inside was a candid
In his favorite rocking chair just before a baby came a took it from him. Still missing you very much my friend Tiger
We took a walk in a master planned neighborhood with some new houses going up. There was a model home with an old school looking rocking chair on the porch, so we stopped and got a quick portrait there. Dolce looks pretty happy about it.
An extremely early morning hike in Viñales as we walked uphill in complete darkness (and torches) towards Los Acuáticos - a small community who believe in the healing powers of water.
Watching the spectacular sunrise from the mountains was definitely worth getting up with a hangover at 4am for.
For more photos of Cuban rum, classic cars, cigars and people, feel free to take a look at my ¡Hola Cuba 2016! travel series.
The postcard above is an original antique postcard titled "Making up his list". It was copyrighted in 1910 by the Colonial Art Pub. Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., and published by F.G. Henry & Co., N.Y..
Colonial Art Pub. Co. and F.G. Henry & Co. were known for publishing various postcards, including humorous, romantic, and holiday-themed real photo postcards (RPPCs) during the early 1900s. The image of Santa is part of a series produced around that time.
The postcard, titled "Making up his list", presents a charming, sepia-toned photograph of a man in a Victorian-style Father Christmas costume. He is captured in a natural, candid pose, seated comfortably in a rocking chair next to a mantelpiece adorned with a garland. A prominent feature in his left hand is a pipe, from which he appears to be taking a break from writing in a large book to enjoy a smoke. This inclusion of a pipe is characteristic of early 20th-century depictions of Santa Claus. He holds a pencil in his right hand, poised to continue his important work of listing names in the ledger resting on his lap. The scene includes festive garland decorations around a fireplace mantle with a clock in the background.
These cards were popular as real photo postcards (RPPCs) during the Edwardian period and were produced by companies such as the Tavarone Art Co. and published by F.G. Thayer.
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The Pipe's Symbolism:
Reflection and Wisdom: In European and, later, American society, pipe smoking was frequently associated with intellectuals, writers, and thinkers, symbolizing contemplation and wisdom. Characters like Sherlock Holmes reinforced this idea.
A Familiar Image: The image of Santa with a pipe was popularized in part by Thomas Nast's illustrations and the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (or A Visit from St. Nicholas), which describes St. Nick holding a "stump of a pipe... tight in his teeth" with the "smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath".
Nostalgia: For many, the image of Santa with a pipe evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
Evolving Image: In more recent times, often due to health concerns, the pipe has frequently been removed from modern illustrations and children's books to avoid promoting smoking.
In 1910, children's Christmas gifts were simpler and often included practical items alongside toys. Based on letters to Santa published in newspapers of the time, here are some common items requested:
For Boys:
Sleds and outdoor items
Toy trains
Roller skates
A rocking horse
Simple tools like a box of tools or a pop gun
Money boxes (banks)
For Girls:
Dolls and doll buggies/prams
A set of dishes
Art supplies like a box of paints
Storybooks
Tricycles
Common Stocking Stuffers:
Beyond toys, all children often received special treats in their stockings:
Fresh oranges and apples (considered a rare and exciting treat at the time)
Nuts
Candy
Practical clothing items like mittens, gloves, or high-top shoes
Many children also used their letters to ask Santa to "not forget the orphans and the poor people," showing a strong sense of community and empathy at the time.