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Édouard Manet (French, 1832-1883),
The Grand Canal, Venice (Blue Venice), 1874.
Oil on canvas, 58.7 x 71.4 cm.
Collection of the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont.
The Art Institute of Chicago®
Dear Martha,
Went to Grand Rapids recently but I've run out of GR cards already, so the Grand Canal will have to do.
Recommended: Rosie's Diner just north of town. Grand Rapids, that is, not Venice.
Dees
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
It Doesn't Quack Like a Duck
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U.S. Fifth Army Ducks Beachhead near Anzio, Italy - 1944
Ducks in Service -- World War II
Original Wisconsin Ducks®
Open April through Mid November
(608) 254-8751
Dear Jay, Deb & Dees,
Returned home w/o trouble & now await warmer days. No plans this year to ride the Ducks.
Dees
U.S. Fifth Army Ducks Beachhead near Anzio, Italy - 1944
Ducks in Service -- World War II
Original Wisconsin Ducks®
Open April through Mid November
(608) 254-8751
Dear Jay, Deb & Dees,
Returned home w/o trouble & now await warmer days. No plans this year to ride the Ducks.
Dees
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Londontown
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Claude Monet: London, Parliament with Sun Breaking through Fog, 1899-1901
Das Parlament von London • Le Parlement, trouée de soleil dans le brouillard.
Paris, Musée d'Orsay
Also reproduced in Claude Monet, Benedikt Taschen Verlag
[To Jay, Deb, Dees]
Ann's drawing of the wedding.
[Dees]
Claude Monet: London, Parliament with Sun Breaking through Fog, 1899-1901
Das Parlament von London • Le Parlement, trouée de soleil dans le brouillard.
Paris, Musée d'Orsay
Also reproduced in Claude Monet, Benedikt Taschen Verlag
[To Jay, Deb, Dees]
Ann's drawing of the wedding.
[Dees]
Saturday, March 29, 2008
The Last Ford Card, I Promise
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Scott & Joan,
If nothing else, go for the world's largest collection of WIN buttons & patches.
Saw a few minutes of John Adams in the hotel room in GR. You were right, it was good.
Dees
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Scott & Joan,
If nothing else, go for the world's largest collection of WIN buttons & patches.
Saw a few minutes of John Adams in the hotel room in GR. You were right, it was good.
Dees
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ikea Doesn't Mean It
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[Photo of an antique shop]
You are what you keep. But things you love shouldn't be clutter. So, don't part with your stuff, make a place for it. Your home will feel calmer, and you'll be able to find it all fast.
IKEA
© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2001
Printed on non-chlorine bleached paper. Contains recycled paper.
Dear Jack & Steve,
Ikea's just kidding. Clutter is good for them & not bad for you or me. They do give away free postcards & I have to like that.
Dees
[Photo of an antique shop]
You are what you keep. But things you love shouldn't be clutter. So, don't part with your stuff, make a place for it. Your home will feel calmer, and you'll be able to find it all fast.
IKEA
© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2001
Printed on non-chlorine bleached paper. Contains recycled paper.
Dear Jack & Steve,
Ikea's just kidding. Clutter is good for them & not bad for you or me. They do give away free postcards & I have to like that.
Dees
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Chase Missing
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On April 17, 1997, Presidents Gerald R. Ford, George Bush and Jimmy Carter along with First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Rosalyn Carter, dedicated the new permanent exhibit at the Ford Museum.
GERALD R. FORD MUSEUM
Dear Kevin,
Picked this up at the Ford Museum -- worth visiting if you're in the neighborhood. No mention of Chevy Chase, though.
Dees
On April 17, 1997, Presidents Gerald R. Ford, George Bush and Jimmy Carter along with First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Rosalyn Carter, dedicated the new permanent exhibit at the Ford Museum.
GERALD R. FORD MUSEUM
Dear Kevin,
Picked this up at the Ford Museum -- worth visiting if you're in the neighborhood. No mention of Chevy Chase, though.
Dees
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
More Ford
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Rich & Lisa,
When in Grand Rapids, see the Ford Museum. Because you can.
Dees
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Rich & Lisa,
When in Grand Rapids, see the Ford Museum. Because you can.
Dees
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Ubcreasing
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
The Landscape with the Three Trees, 1643.
Etching, drypoint and engraving, sheet: 21.3 x 28.3 cm, mount: 36.2 x 48.9 cm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, H.O. Havemeyer Collection
Bequest of Mrs. H.O. Havemeyer, 1929 (29.107.31).
Photography © 1979 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Art Institute of Chicago ®
Dear Geof & Nancy,
Today's neologism:
ubcreasing
Dees
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
The Landscape with the Three Trees, 1643.
Etching, drypoint and engraving, sheet: 21.3 x 28.3 cm, mount: 36.2 x 48.9 cm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, H.O. Havemeyer Collection
Bequest of Mrs. H.O. Havemeyer, 1929 (29.107.31).
Photography © 1979 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Art Institute of Chicago ®
Dear Geof & Nancy,
Today's neologism:
ubcreasing
Dees
Monday, March 24, 2008
Betty, Too
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First Lady Betty Ford in the Treaty Room of the White House, wearing a gown designed by Frankie Welch, October 6, 1975.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
It's time you had a pic of Betty Ford for your own. This time around, my family practically took over the museum -- there were more of us that the rest of the visitors combined.
Dees
First Lady Betty Ford in the Treaty Room of the White House, wearing a gown designed by Frankie Welch, October 6, 1975.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
It's time you had a pic of Betty Ford for your own. This time around, my family practically took over the museum -- there were more of us that the rest of the visitors combined.
Dees
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Official Pic
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The official photograph of Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States. Gerald Ford attained the office of president following the resignation of Richard Nixon and served from August 9, 1974 until January 20, 1977.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Peter,
In case you need a pic of Ford, here it is. The Ford Museum is a good choice if it's still cold in GR in March, which it is.
Dees
The official photograph of Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States. Gerald Ford attained the office of president following the resignation of Richard Nixon and served from August 9, 1974 until January 20, 1977.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Peter,
In case you need a pic of Ford, here it is. The Ford Museum is a good choice if it's still cold in GR in March, which it is.
Dees
Saturday, March 22, 2008
That '70s Museum
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Tom,
A museum devoted essentially to the 1970s -- what could be better?
Dees
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the 38th President of the United States. Gerald R. Ford represented this area of Michigan in Congress for 25 years prior to his Presidency.
Photo Credit: Donald Holloway
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Dear Tom,
A museum devoted essentially to the 1970s -- what could be better?
Dees
Friday, March 21, 2008
From Grand Rapids
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President and Mrs. Ford, pictured here in 1992, the year Mr. Ford celebrated his 80th birthday, Mrs. Ford marked her 75th birthday, and they both observed their 45th wedding anniversary.
GERALD R. FORD MUSEUM
Dear Ed,
I've been here and you haven't. Ha.
Dees
President and Mrs. Ford, pictured here in 1992, the year Mr. Ford celebrated his 80th birthday, Mrs. Ford marked her 75th birthday, and they both observed their 45th wedding anniversary.
GERALD R. FORD MUSEUM
Dear Ed,
I've been here and you haven't. Ha.
Dees
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cave
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GEM ROOM
CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
National Natural Landmark
Located in beautiful Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 20 miles west of Madison off US Highways 18-151, Open year round. (608) 437-3038 www.caveofthemonds.com
[To Jay, Deb & Dees]
[Drawing by Ann with squiggles]
GEM ROOM
CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
National Natural Landmark
Located in beautiful Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 20 miles west of Madison off US Highways 18-151, Open year round. (608) 437-3038 www.caveofthemonds.com
[To Jay, Deb & Dees]
[Drawing by Ann with squiggles]
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Boo Who?
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Living Room. Taliesin® is the Spring Green, Wisconsin home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright®. Within the 37,000 square feet of Taliesin is the living room, which has been described as the greatest domestic space in America.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
This time, Ann says Get Well. (And drew a crying girl.)
[Crying girl drawing by Ann]
Dees
Living Room. Taliesin® is the Spring Green, Wisconsin home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright®. Within the 37,000 square feet of Taliesin is the living room, which has been described as the greatest domestic space in America.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
This time, Ann says Get Well. (And drew a crying girl.)
[Crying girl drawing by Ann]
Dees
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Yeeyeeyeha!
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Made from 100% U.S.D.A. Beef Chuck
U.S. Inspected and Passed by the Department of Agriculture EST. 19292
INNER SEALED FOR QUALITY
[BU]BBA [bu]rger
[Cartoon jalapeño character, who says: Yeeyeeyeha!]
KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 32 oz.
Dear Ed,
In case you were wondering, the box says Bubba Burgers. They are flavored with jalapeños, but not really that much.
Dees
Made from 100% U.S.D.A. Beef Chuck
U.S. Inspected and Passed by the Department of Agriculture EST. 19292
INNER SEALED FOR QUALITY
[BU]BBA [bu]rger
[Cartoon jalapeño character, who says: Yeeyeeyeha!]
KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 32 oz.
Dear Ed,
In case you were wondering, the box says Bubba Burgers. They are flavored with jalapeños, but not really that much.
Dees
Monday, March 17, 2008
Erin in Ankara
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Salvador Dali (1904-1989). Nature Morte Vivante
(Still Life--Fast Moving), 1956. Oil on canvas, 49 1/4 x
63 inches. Copyright © 1994 Salvador Dali Museum
Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida
Dear Erin,
I hope all is well with you in Ankara. I don't remember the last time I sent a card, so it must be time again. We are well & all older -- Lilly, 10; Ann, 5.
Dees
Salvador Dali (1904-1989). Nature Morte Vivante
(Still Life--Fast Moving), 1956. Oil on canvas, 49 1/4 x
63 inches. Copyright © 1994 Salvador Dali Museum
Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida
Dear Erin,
I hope all is well with you in Ankara. I don't remember the last time I sent a card, so it must be time again. We are well & all older -- Lilly, 10; Ann, 5.
Dees
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Fingerprint Skills
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PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS: CAN YOU HELP SOLVE THE CASE?
LOOK CAREFULLY AT THIS PRINT. CAN YOU FIND A MATCH WITHIN THE ONES ON THE RIGHT?
CAN YOU MAKE OUT WHICH CLASS THESE FINGERPRINTS BELONG TO?
VISIT: WWW.MILLSBURY.COM/CTC
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Dear Geof & Nancy,
Here's a card to assist with recovery: something to bone up on while you're in bed (or recliner), critical fingerprint skills.
Dees
PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS: CAN YOU HELP SOLVE THE CASE?
LOOK CAREFULLY AT THIS PRINT. CAN YOU FIND A MATCH WITHIN THE ONES ON THE RIGHT?
CAN YOU MAKE OUT WHICH CLASS THESE FINGERPRINTS BELONG TO?
VISIT: WWW.MILLSBURY.COM/CTC
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Dear Geof & Nancy,
Here's a card to assist with recovery: something to bone up on while you're in bed (or recliner), critical fingerprint skills.
Dees
Saturday, March 15, 2008
They Done Growed
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Vincent van Gogh
Mountains at Saint-Rémy (Montagnes a Saint-Rémy), July 1889
Oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 28 1/4 inches (90.8 x 71.8 cm)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Thannhauser Collection, Gift, Justin K. Thannhauser, 1978
Dear Victor,
It is exceedingly delightful to have a physical address for you once more. Expect more cards. Since we last corresponded, my children have gotten larger & more talkative.
Dees
Vincent van Gogh
Mountains at Saint-Rémy (Montagnes a Saint-Rémy), July 1889
Oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 28 1/4 inches (90.8 x 71.8 cm)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Thannhauser Collection, Gift, Justin K. Thannhauser, 1978
Dear Victor,
It is exceedingly delightful to have a physical address for you once more. Expect more cards. Since we last corresponded, my children have gotten larger & more talkative.
Dees
Thursday, March 13, 2008
A Snack for You
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Little Debbie Has a Snack for You⁄®
[Little Debbie character from snack-cake box]
Dear Geof & Nancy,
I couldn't bear to cut this down any further, so here's a whole LD panel. Wiki, that fount of knowledge, tells me that Deborah McKee is about our age & lives in Nashville. And the company is not controlled by Hezbollah.
Dees
Little Debbie Has a Snack for You⁄®
[Little Debbie character from snack-cake box]
Dear Geof & Nancy,
I couldn't bear to cut this down any further, so here's a whole LD panel. Wiki, that fount of knowledge, tells me that Deborah McKee is about our age & lives in Nashville. And the company is not controlled by Hezbollah.
Dees
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Summertime Dream
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Duck at Hawk's Bill
(608) 254-8751
"Ride the Original Wisconsin Ducks -- It's fun galore."
One-hour Tour of Fun and Adventure on Land and Water
Bring Your Camera - Tours Daily - April through mid-November.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Dear Stephanie & Wendall,
With luck, we'll be able to visit Nashville come June, for a day or so. Will keep you posted.
Dees
Duck at Hawk's Bill
(608) 254-8751
"Ride the Original Wisconsin Ducks -- It's fun galore."
One-hour Tour of Fun and Adventure on Land and Water
Bring Your Camera - Tours Daily - April through mid-November.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Dear Stephanie & Wendall,
With luck, we'll be able to visit Nashville come June, for a day or so. Will keep you posted.
Dees
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