1980's Postcard, tulips and windmill

A beautiful scene of tulips in bloom, a windmill in the background ...

Hah! Betcha thought this card was from Holland!

I did.
Until I read the back.

"Washington Bulb Co., Inc., Mount Vernon, Washington"
Largest grower of tulips, daffodils and irises in the United States.

"Printed in Italy"
Smile.

1996 Postcard - Thatched Cottage

I love the lines of this beautiful thatched "cottage".
I also love the blue accents, and the green of the garden.

July, 1996

My favorite quote from this card is the part that says --
"... with all the walking and hiking, I sleep good, not long, but good"
It sounds like they had a wonderful time in "PONT AVON".

St. John the Baptist - Happy PFF!

St. John the Baptist

Velazquez, Rodriquez de Silva Y., 1599-1660
The Art Institute of Chicago

I ponder the expression of St. John in this painting.
Maybe the artist reflected this great sadness
of St. John - because the artist knew, as told in history,
that St. John would have been about this age (early 30's) when he was beheaded.

1984 Postcard from Vienna

I really love the line in this postcard that says ...

"There is so much to see, but I enjoy just relaxing and going about haphazardly."

I can so relate!!!

1939 Postcard, Sitka, Alaska - Happy PFF!

I wonder what this same shot would look like today ...
It sure was pristine back in 1939!

Mailed on the 4th of July, 1939 from Juneau, Alaska

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1916 Correspondence Card - Happy PFF!

I love the way this card is addressed - to Master Ivor Davies,
Molalla, Oregon

"Dear Ivor, how are you enjoying your vacation? I know you are having a splendid time playing in the creek in your back yard. I'd like to go wading with ..."

you ..."

Best regards to your mother & father.
Miss Stuart

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Not a postcard, but still a card

St. George and the Dragon, c. 1438
Bernardo Martorell
The Art Institute of Chicago

A true masterpiece.

Holy Cow!

Isn't he just 'adora"bull"'?

The More Things Change ...

With the exception of the "typewriter" part, this postcard could have been written today.
I had no idea we had this issue in 1982!

A New Dawn - Happy PFF!

A New Dawn - 12/96
by Fayme Harper

"Dear Bonita,
I was in the mood to paint today.
Then one thing lead to another & now I can share my art.
Not bad for a day's work!
The sun was originally pale orange.
Happy New Year - Fayme"

Card - Wedding

"The Wedding"
Anonymous, 19th Century

I have to say this is one of my most favorite wedding cards ever!