It was an unlikely union, she, Miss Honey B. from the shores of the Mersay in Nova Scotia, and he, a casual Southern California dude who spent his days baking in the sun. Together, they decided to travel...
@allie912@seattlite@casablanca@gilbertwood ...and inside was a letter, written September 3rd, to her mother, Maude. She said she was happy her mother was enjoying her artistic attempts at decorating her envelopes. She lamented that she felt trapped in her small town without the gaiety of the changing lifestyle of girls her age. She wrote of a friend who'd bobbed her hair and left for college so she might get a job someday with an executive in Rochester. She apologized for sharing her daydreams and didn't want to be a worry... She said she thought often of her dad and wondered what he'd think of the change in young people these days. She closed with, "Affectionately, Hazel"
Of course we'll never know the whole story, as these were among the lost treasures picked up in an antique shop, and 90 years later we're left to wonder over this small piece of history, a tatter from a stranger's life, and a girl who longed to travel.
@danette@ludwigsdiana@joansmor@louannwarren I love sharing these little art snippets with all of you! Half of my respondents asked for more of the story, so I wrote a conclusion, and thought maybe you'd enjoy it as well! Thanks always for being a friend and stopping by!
TO ALL OF YOU: The photo of the bee on the rose was taken in Liverpool, NS on which lies between the ocean and the Mersey River. The lizard, like my yard-full of lizards in California, lies atop the wall and lazes in the sun!
@allie912 ...yes...I'd want to read more as I love this time period, the clothing styles and the entire shift that took place with the younger generation... However... I'm always conjuring "opening lines" in my head, but I've never taken it further... Just another of the long list of things I'd pursue if I had nothing more to do than just that alone!
This tidbit satisfied my desire to write something without getting in over my head! I also took the challenge as a classroom exercise of sorts and thoroughly enjoyed it!
What a wonderful post - lovely image and a romantic story to go with it. P.S.Now I know enough to see the Golden Triangles at work here and they make the world of difference. :)
Your creativity knows no end Louise! I love the envelope you have created and the delightful story you have given us! I definitely think you could have a career in creative writing you have such a wonderful way with words! When does the book come out? Lol!
Of course we'll never know the whole story, as these were among the lost treasures picked up in an antique shop, and 90 years later we're left to wonder over this small piece of history, a tatter from a stranger's life, and a girl who longed to travel.
This tidbit satisfied my desire to write something without getting in over my head! I also took the challenge as a classroom exercise of sorts and thoroughly enjoyed it!