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Jellio GummiLights
These solid rubber battery-powered lights are one of life's true guilty pleasures.
Jellio.com
A world of fun childhood memories brought back as unique home furnishings.
Dear Kevin,
Anyone can celebrate Mardi Gras or Ground Hog Day, but Nat'l Gorilla Suit Day is my choice among mid-winter special days.
Dees
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tempus Fugit, Dude
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Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)
On the Beach at Trouville, 1870-71
Oil on canvas, 38 x 46 cm.
Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France/Bridgeman Art Library
Dear Tom,
Today is Ann's fifth birthday & I wonder (a little) where did the years go? Ann herself isn't troubled by temporal musings.
Dees
Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)
On the Beach at Trouville, 1870-71
Oil on canvas, 38 x 46 cm.
Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France/Bridgeman Art Library
Dear Tom,
Today is Ann's fifth birthday & I wonder (a little) where did the years go? Ann herself isn't troubled by temporal musings.
Dees
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Merahi metua no Tehamana
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Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)
The Ancestors of Tehamana OR Tehaman has many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana), 1893.
Oil on canvas, 30 1/16 x 21 3/8 in. (76.3 x 54.3 cm).
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deering McCormick, 1980.613
The Art Institute of Chicago
Dear Catherine,
Can't remember the last card I sent, which means that it's time. We are well here & looking forward to Ann's fifth birthday tomorrow.
Dees
Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)
The Ancestors of Tehamana OR Tehaman has many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana), 1893.
Oil on canvas, 30 1/16 x 21 3/8 in. (76.3 x 54.3 cm).
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deering McCormick, 1980.613
The Art Institute of Chicago
Dear Catherine,
Can't remember the last card I sent, which means that it's time. We are well here & looking forward to Ann's fifth birthday tomorrow.
Dees
Monday, January 28, 2008
Dolls
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Georgene Raggedy Friends
The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum
110 E. Main St., Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4908
Dear Sue,
With any luck you're not see the foot or more of snow that's come down here. Thanks for the pecans -- again, if I mentioned it before -- Lilly helped make a pecan pie from them.
Dees
Georgene Raggedy Friends
The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum
110 E. Main St., Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4908
Dear Sue,
With any luck you're not see the foot or more of snow that's come down here. Thanks for the pecans -- again, if I mentioned it before -- Lilly helped make a pecan pie from them.
Dees
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Traverse
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Front St. near Union, Traverse City
Orson Peck Postcard of Traverse City, Circa 1915
You have read the books about Traverse City Pioneers, now see the houses and buildings where they lived and worked!
Ride the (BATA) Trolley for the TC Historic Landmark Tour
Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Historical Society
Conducted by BOB WILSON, Author of Grand Traverse Legends, Volumes I, II & III.
Tours given at 1 PM and 3 PM, Sunday July 22, Sunday August 19
Limited Seating - Tickets $10 Each
Tour starts at the Heritage Center, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City
Phone: 995 0313
Dear Kirk,
Fine town, Traverse. But not in January. Recommended in July.
Dees
Front St. near Union, Traverse City
Orson Peck Postcard of Traverse City, Circa 1915
You have read the books about Traverse City Pioneers, now see the houses and buildings where they lived and worked!
Ride the (BATA) Trolley for the TC Historic Landmark Tour
Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Historical Society
Conducted by BOB WILSON, Author of Grand Traverse Legends, Volumes I, II & III.
Tours given at 1 PM and 3 PM, Sunday July 22, Sunday August 19
Limited Seating - Tickets $10 Each
Tour starts at the Heritage Center, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City
Phone: 995 0313
Dear Kirk,
Fine town, Traverse. But not in January. Recommended in July.
Dees
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Schaumburgbibliothek
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Schaumburg Township District Library
Central Library
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-4000
http://www.stdl.org
Dear Jim,
Nice to talk to you this evening. Let us know your schedule as soon as you can.
Dees
Schaumburg Township District Library
Central Library
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-4000
http://www.stdl.org
Dear Jim,
Nice to talk to you this evening. Let us know your schedule as soon as you can.
Dees
Friday, January 25, 2008
The One in New Jersey
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Noble tradition reigns as a master trainer teaches a magnificent Andalusian stallion.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
The nearest MT to you is in the burgeoning Meadowlands entertainment complex in NJ. Worth a visit, maybe, if you're in the mood for ersatz.
Dees
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Noble tradition reigns as a master trainer teaches a magnificent Andalusian stallion.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
The nearest MT to you is in the burgeoning Meadowlands entertainment complex in NJ. Worth a visit, maybe, if you're in the mood for ersatz.
Dees
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Red Knight, Vanquished
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Knights in full armor astride magnificent Andalusians charge at each other brandishing 10-foot lances.
Dear Tom,
Faux spectacle, but fun. We sat in the red section, cheering for the red knight. He lost & his head was put on a pole. Well, it wasn't a real head. Actually, that didn't happen at all. Audience too squeamish.
Dees
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Knights in full armor astride magnificent Andalusians charge at each other brandishing 10-foot lances.
Dear Tom,
Faux spectacle, but fun. We sat in the red section, cheering for the red knight. He lost & his head was put on a pole. Well, it wasn't a real head. Actually, that didn't happen at all. Audience too squeamish.
Dees
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Not Brave Sir Robin
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
The courage and strength of the brave knights are put to the test in a display of fierce competition.
Dear Jay & Deb,
Not really very medieval, but entertaining in its way -- esp. the bloodless mock swordplay & the faux jousts. Dinner included the non-medieval potato, too.
Dees
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
The courage and strength of the brave knights are put to the test in a display of fierce competition.
Dear Jay & Deb,
Not really very medieval, but entertaining in its way -- esp. the bloodless mock swordplay & the faux jousts. Dinner included the non-medieval potato, too.
Dees
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Sucka
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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana
Looking north from this point, Capt. Thomas Weir and his company could see dust and Indians, but no sign of Custer's command. Photo courtesy: LIBI.
Dear Bonnie,
I found, stashed away under much debris, your copy of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. I will mail it to you under separate cover.
Hope all is well with you in the new year.
Dees
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana
Looking north from this point, Capt. Thomas Weir and his company could see dust and Indians, but no sign of Custer's command. Photo courtesy: LIBI.
Dear Bonnie,
I found, stashed away under much debris, your copy of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. I will mail it to you under separate cover.
Hope all is well with you in the new year.
Dees
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sometimes, a Cigar is a Good Smoke
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Ybor City Museum
1820 E. 9th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
www.ybormuseum.org
Tampa's past comes alive! Rich cigar label images on gifts for the entire family. T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, coasters, magnets, mouse pads and custom gift boxes. We also stock dozens of original vintage TAMPA cigar labels framed and loose for you to choose from. Stop by the Museum Store and see how easy this year's gift giving can be!
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10-4 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 9-4 p.m.
Sun: 12-4 p.m.
Phone: (813) 241-6554
Dear Bill,
I wouldn't mind being in Tampa right now, checking out the cigars.
Dees
Ybor City Museum
1820 E. 9th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
www.ybormuseum.org
Tampa's past comes alive! Rich cigar label images on gifts for the entire family. T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, coasters, magnets, mouse pads and custom gift boxes. We also stock dozens of original vintage TAMPA cigar labels framed and loose for you to choose from. Stop by the Museum Store and see how easy this year's gift giving can be!
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10-4 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 9-4 p.m.
Sun: 12-4 p.m.
Phone: (813) 241-6554
Dear Bill,
I wouldn't mind being in Tampa right now, checking out the cigars.
Dees
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Fun Galore
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Wisconsin Ducks Amphibious Landing
(606) 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 Geof & Nancy,
Today's accidental neologism: eargerge.
Dees
Wisconsin Ducks Amphibious Landing
(606) 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 Geof & Nancy,
Today's accidental neologism: eargerge.
Dees
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Glacier Room
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Cave of the Mounds
National Natural Landmark
Located in beautiful Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 20 miles west of Madison off of U.S. Highways 18-151. Open year round, (608) 437-3038. www.caveofthemounds.com
Dear Jim,
It's about zero outside today so it might be a few days before I mail this. I hope you'll be able to visit in March for Sam's wedding.
Dees
Cave of the Mounds
National Natural Landmark
Located in beautiful Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 20 miles west of Madison off of U.S. Highways 18-151. Open year round, (608) 437-3038. www.caveofthemounds.com
Dear Jim,
It's about zero outside today so it might be a few days before I mail this. I hope you'll be able to visit in March for Sam's wedding.
Dees
Friday, January 18, 2008
I Like Ike
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Arcardia & Anarchy
Vibrant masterpieces by Seurat, Segantini, Pellizza and more.
Through August 6
Guggenheim Museum
5th Ave at 89th St
Sat-Wed 10-5:45
Fri 10-7:45
Information 212 423 3500
guggenheim.org/onveiw
BONUS:
Circular "I LIKE IKE" sticker, in message area of card.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
It's remarkably hard even to do one card a day. But I'm sticking to it.
Dees
Arcardia & Anarchy
Vibrant masterpieces by Seurat, Segantini, Pellizza and more.
Through August 6
Guggenheim Museum
5th Ave at 89th St
Sat-Wed 10-5:45
Fri 10-7:45
Information 212 423 3500
guggenheim.org/onveiw
BONUS:
Circular "I LIKE IKE" sticker, in message area of card.
Dear Geof & Nancy,
It's remarkably hard even to do one card a day. But I'm sticking to it.
Dees
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Let 6,000 Slot Machines Bloom
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Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular casino destinations in the world. With 1,200 luxurious hotel rooms, a world class spa, 60 shops and restaurants, 3 spectacular entertainment venues, 6,000 slot machines and 300 table games, it truly is a world at play. For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
Dear Steve & Jack,
Regards from the frozen Midwest. I¹m not endorsing this "casino destination" but I do like free postcards.
What, no cards from Alaska?
Dees
Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular casino destinations in the world. With 1,200 luxurious hotel rooms, a world class spa, 60 shops and restaurants, 3 spectacular entertainment venues, 6,000 slot machines and 300 table games, it truly is a world at play. For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
Dear Steve & Jack,
Regards from the frozen Midwest. I¹m not endorsing this "casino destination" but I do like free postcards.
What, no cards from Alaska?
Dees
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Not in My Toaster, Ingvar
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(A toaster with a Blackberry or other thin electronic device in one slot, a piece of dark toast in the other)
Only when sleeping do we make no mistakes.
Mistakes are the privilege of the active person, who can start over and put things right. -- Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA
Dear Dan & Pam,
A wisdom postcard from your favorite Swedish mega-retailer. The sort of mistake indicated here points to dementia, I think.
Good of you to send a real letter in '07. Keep 'em coming.
Dees
(A toaster with a Blackberry or other thin electronic device in one slot, a piece of dark toast in the other)
Only when sleeping do we make no mistakes.
Mistakes are the privilege of the active person, who can start over and put things right. -- Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA
Dear Dan & Pam,
A wisdom postcard from your favorite Swedish mega-retailer. The sort of mistake indicated here points to dementia, I think.
Good of you to send a real letter in '07. Keep 'em coming.
Dees
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
TR
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Petrified wood of coniferous trees can be found throughout the park. These ancestors of present-day sequoia tell of a wetter climate and changing past environments. Photographer - Larry Ulrich
Theodore Roosevelt Nature & History Association P.O. Box 167, Medora, ND 58645
Dear Ellen & George,
Regards for '08, time for a postcard. I'm writing one a day this year, so you might get a few more than usual. Drop me a line at -------.
Dees
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Petrified wood of coniferous trees can be found throughout the park. These ancestors of present-day sequoia tell of a wetter climate and changing past environments. Photographer - Larry Ulrich
Theodore Roosevelt Nature & History Association P.O. Box 167, Medora, ND 58645
Dear Ellen & George,
Regards for '08, time for a postcard. I'm writing one a day this year, so you might get a few more than usual. Drop me a line at -------.
Dees
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Usual Suspects
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CG Ukiyo-e Series "Rekishi Kaido 21 Scenes"
The main route of the Rekishi Kaido, literally the "Highway of History," is approx. 300km-long theme road. It starts from ancient Ise, following Asuka, Nara, Kyoto and Osaka and ends in modern Kobe, going around the 21 major epoch-making sites of Japanese history chronologically. The CG Ukiyo-e Series "Rekishi Kaido 21 Scenes" corresponds to all these locations.
15. Sengan-yagura Tower, Osaka Castle, Osaka
To the Editor [Smithsonian magazine]
Your typically high-quality magazine slipped a little with "28 Places to See Before You Die." Grand destinations, each and every one. But you've also rounded up the Usual Suspects.
Dees Stribling
CG Ukiyo-e Series "Rekishi Kaido 21 Scenes"
The main route of the Rekishi Kaido, literally the "Highway of History," is approx. 300km-long theme road. It starts from ancient Ise, following Asuka, Nara, Kyoto and Osaka and ends in modern Kobe, going around the 21 major epoch-making sites of Japanese history chronologically. The CG Ukiyo-e Series "Rekishi Kaido 21 Scenes" corresponds to all these locations.
15. Sengan-yagura Tower, Osaka Castle, Osaka
To the Editor [Smithsonian magazine]
Your typically high-quality magazine slipped a little with "28 Places to See Before You Die." Grand destinations, each and every one. But you've also rounded up the Usual Suspects.
Dees Stribling
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Alcazar
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El Arenal Brown Type, Jalisco, Standing Warrior, (200BC-AD700)
Terracotta, 94 x 38 x 38 cm
The Proctor Stafford Collection, Museum purchase with funds provided by Mr.
and Mrs. Allen C. Balch.
Museum Associates, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dear Jay & Deb,
I liked the picture postcard of the Alcazar that you sent Lilly. I don't know that I've ever seen an image of it -- it's not quite as I would have imagined.
Dees
El Arenal Brown Type, Jalisco, Standing Warrior, (200BC-AD700)
Terracotta, 94 x 38 x 38 cm
The Proctor Stafford Collection, Museum purchase with funds provided by Mr.
and Mrs. Allen C. Balch.
Museum Associates, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dear Jay & Deb,
I liked the picture postcard of the Alcazar that you sent Lilly. I don't know that I've ever seen an image of it -- it's not quite as I would have imagined.
Dees
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The Dutch Urn
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Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682-1749)
Flowers in an Urn Decorated with Putti, on a Plinth, early 18th century.
Brush with gray and red wash, pen and black ink, and red chalk, on cream laid paper. laid down on cream laid paper, 385 x 299 mm.
Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection, 1998.112.
The Art Institute of Chicago.
Dear Martha,
I hope all is well with you in the New Year. Recently I saw (I think at the VU site) that your are a named partner -- nice to know. A firm of your own founding? Any specialty? Just curious.
Dees
Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682-1749)
Flowers in an Urn Decorated with Putti, on a Plinth, early 18th century.
Brush with gray and red wash, pen and black ink, and red chalk, on cream laid paper. laid down on cream laid paper, 385 x 299 mm.
Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection, 1998.112.
The Art Institute of Chicago.
Dear Martha,
I hope all is well with you in the New Year. Recently I saw (I think at the VU site) that your are a named partner -- nice to know. A firm of your own founding? Any specialty? Just curious.
Dees
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