Dumpster Save of the Day…..World War II Photos

Memorial Day weekend and I’ve been working on curtains (new ones to match my newly painted living room), the garden (weeding and harvesting), and my poodle posse (freshly groomed). I even built a newsletter for the shop (I refuse to say “I wrote it”…I built that darn thing). I’ve been pretty busy and then the hubby came in with an old scrapbook that once belonged to a friend who passed away about 10 years ago. My busy day came to a screeching halt when I saw the book. Seems this scrapbook was destined for the dumpster when our eagle-eyed nephew noticed it and rescued it. Good thing he did, too. Part of the book had clippings from 1946-1960’s of the Gold Star Mothers. Interesting. The rest were incredible photos taken during WWII by our friend who served in the Aleutians and then “somewhere in the Pacific” before the war ended. After the war ended he was stationed in Japan (he gave me a Japanese doll and some fabric from then, treasures). Anyway, here’s some of the photos. 

I’m not sure where this picture was taken but he donated a copy of it to our local DAV.

This is Warren. I knew him when he was gray haired.

 

Thank you, to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. God Bless you all. To those who serve now, thank you and stay safe.

Post by Eileen Patterson

Pacific Northwest: Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 7.22.11

      

I am taking a vacation, a trip, to the Pacific Northwest. Sorry,  but that is where my poor little head’s been at for weeks so I thought I would look at the wonderful Etsy folks and the coolest of the cool, from up that way.

Before I forget, let’s give a round of applause to Amy Jean Originals and her amazing Large Red Oak Platter with Sections, the winner of last week’s contest.

Teardrop Birdhouse by Roy Road Fish Company Cute and colorful way to welcome the feathered fellows and gals to your yard this summer.

Chinook Salmon by Nature Art Studio Looks almost good enough to filet. Have I told you that fishing is all the hubby talks about? This one is pretty impressive work.

 

             Pom Pom Flowers Hand felted  by Berry Island Set of 7 felted flowers. Would be just enough to fill a bud vase.

  Weathered Alder Driftwood Box by Earnest Efforts  What a marvelous trinket box! Look at the purple in the wood! Wow!

 Halibut Haven Solar Lamp by Alaska Laser Maid This is absolutely stunning. Amazing work.

        Log Log Log Magnet Set by Bishop Art Fun and whimsical, just right to hold the important notes on your refrigerator.

  Pine Needle Ring by Clever Jill Billy Clever, well done with an organic look.

   Elk Antler and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings by The Arrow Maker 1  Light weight and unique.

There’s my 8. What do you think? Pretty cool stuff. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites. Winner gets an interview on my blog.

Post by Miss Eileen aka Goofing Off.

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