Hello lovely ladies,
Happy Friday to you! I hope to make you smile today. I have some funnies lined up and my postcard might make you smile too:
It comes to me from France and is entitled: Défilé de maillots de bain (bathing costume show). It made me smile. There is no information or date about this photo but I guess it dates from just before WWII. The costumes are all knitted! They did not have the synthetic materials we have now. I like the fact that the models look like 'real women'. I mean, they are not anorexic or extremely skinny like today's models. They look like a nice bunch of girls having fun! Each bathing suit has the same logo, so it might be a show of a particular make of bathing suit. Who knows...
The stamp is interesting:
On the side it reads: Pavillon France Expo 2025 Osaka.
Maria-Christina Florian writes:
French architecture studio Coldefy and Italian architecture practice CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati have completed the 'Theatre of Life,' the project selected as France's national pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, and welcomes visitors until 13 October.
The pavilion welcomes both natural and artificial habitats, aiming to illustrate how design can connect human and non-human worlds while showcasing France's contribution to culture and the natural environment. In the exhibition, the visitors are invited to explore France's multiple ecosystems and rediscover a connection to nature.
In 1627 Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted some 400 of its people, including 250 from a tiny island off the mainland. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were the island pastor, his wife and their three children. Although the raid itself is well documented, little is known about what happened to the women and children afterwards. It was a time when women everywhere were largely silent.
Sally Magnussen is not only a writer, she is a Scottish TV presenter. Her father, Magnus Magnussen, was born in Iceland. He also was a well known Scottish TV presenter and writer. He died in 2007.
What has been happening here in my Spanish village? Nothing much. We have had such terrible weather that the Three Kings parade and festivities were mostly cancelled and the 3 Kings had to 'hold court' in the sports hall.
Here is our mayoress welcoming the 'Kings'. It is the most important celebration for the children as the 'Kings' bring presents. (Spanish children don't get Christmas presents, the get Kings presents.)
Above a photo of the town hall with decorations, which are now in the process of being taken down.
The rains have finally stopped and I have been able to wash sheets (and dry them) as the sun has come out. Yesterday I did three washing machine loads back to back and it's all dry!
With all the bad weather, I have been reading a lot. At the moment I am reading:
It's about the art of story telling.
In 1627 Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted some 400 of its people, including 250 from a tiny island off the mainland. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were the island pastor, his wife and their three children. Although the raid itself is well documented, little is known about what happened to the women and children afterwards. It was a time when women everywhere were largely silent.
The Sealwoman's Gift is about the eternal power of storytelling to help us survive.
That is all from me now. I will leave you with some funnies.
Enjoy your weekend,
Lisca
2 comments:
That's a great postcard. Those bathing suits are fascinating to look at. Some of the styles don't even look that old, but of course, they are. And I didn't know there was an expo 25. I wonder how many countries participated. I am off to look it up. I hope your weather improves soon, and that book sounds interesting. It's amazing how much history there is one never has heard of. Nice funnies too. I have that quote about laughing at your wife's choices on a little sign. Have a super weekend. hugs-Erika
Good morning I hope your weather has improved we have woken to snow, but I think it is on its way out as rain is forecast. Lucky you being able to get washing dried outside, I rely heavily on my de-humidifier and indoor line. The funnies raised a smile. Have a wonderful day. Hugs xxx
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