Wednesday, November 30, 2016


I could really really use some natural bliss lately.

An illustration from Peaks and Pines: Another Norway Book by James Arthur Lees (1899). via

NSFW




I'll just leave this here.

A short lived sitcom from the late70s, a little top heavy in the stereotypes but as I remember the theme of the Sunday family dinner was a favorite of my Father's

The Gallery (back side) at the Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam -   Joop Stierhout, 
Dutch, 1911-1997

Oil on canvas, 59,9 x 79,9 cm., 

Tuesday, November 29, 2016


No one reads Zora the Unvanquished. 

Photograph by Ken Russell titled “We Regret to Inform You,” 1955, copyright Ken Russell/TopFoto.

From The Guardian: “This image is taken from a series called Zora the Unvanquished, taken of 72-year-old Zora Raeburn who wrote novels and sent them to publishers for 30 years, with no acceptances – she is pictured here with a montage of her rejection letters.”

Part of the exhibit Reality is a Dirty Word: Photographs by Ken Russell at Proud Galleries, Chelsea, 1 December - 3 January. via

I could really use some help in the kitchen


I spent yet another Sunday doing food prep for the week
King Neptune (1932)

King Neptune (1932)

Inclusion.

Yoga pants?

The view of the bay

Rest in peace.



Florence Henderson performing the song from the smash hit broadway play Fanny "I Have to Tell You" (1954)

Julie Newmar & Florence Henderson.


Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940)

“Flaxman Low took up the metal calf from the table as he spoke.”  From “Real Ghost Stories” in Pearson’s, 1898. via

The view of the bay

Thursday, November 24, 2016


Happy Thanksgiving!
adoring-annette:

Annette Funicello on peacock float promoting Babes in Toyland at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 23, 1961.

Annette Funicello on peacock float promoting Babes in Toyland at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 23, 1961.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016


View from Kaivopuisto   -    Helmi Biese , 1923