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Billy Idol & the Coral Castle- Testaments to Young Love
Many thirty- somethings will remember Billy Idol’s “Sweet Sixteen.” A mild acoustic-tamed Billy Idol sings about the loss of a love with his typical sexy sneer. Few of us realize there is a real story behind the Video. The beginning … Continue reading
Posted in 1900-1914, historical
Tagged Billy Idol, Coral Castle, Edward Leedskalnin, Sweet Sixteen
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World War One Photo: Mont St. Kemmel
In a shell hole… A brief respite; return to mother earth. Men that have seen too much bloodshed take a moment to shave.
Posted in Photo of the Day, primary resource, World War One
Tagged France, Mont St. Kemmel, Old Photograph, photograph, Primary resource, shell, soldiers, World War One
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The Curious Combination of Beer and Mermaid
Her tale is a tragic one: attempting to be something she is not, and losing the man she loves. In typical Disney fashion, her story is turned into a ‘happily ever after’ story. We know her as the “Little Mermaid,” … Continue reading
Dainty
Fashioned to adorn flawless skin. Tucked into a corner of my gran’s jewelry box. Oh, if objects could speak, or ghosts return. The secrets that are held in these dainty porcelain flowers might be known: a gift of love or … Continue reading
Posted in 1900-1914, 1920s, poetry, Thoughts
Tagged antique, bone china, earrings, history, photo, Staffordshire Floral
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