Royals?
I bought this postcard long before Harry and Meghan became Canadians. When I sent it out I wrote that I was envious of their confidence that it would be better to be Canadian than Royal. We shall see.
Postcards
The Cat’s Meow
“The Cat’s Meow” is an expression that refers to something that is outstanding. It was first used by by American cartoonist Thomas A. (Tad) Dorgan in the 1920’s. Photo is of a postcard that i sent many years ago source unknown perhaps Russia.
Postcard of the Week
Queen Elizabeth II Long Live the King I remember Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. We got at least two day off school. On one of them we went up to Gloucester Road and watched as she and Prince Philip drove past. We all waved and I had the clear impression that Prince Philip waved directly at me. I bragged about it for years. My brother Tom won a prestigious science award and met the Queen. I’m hazy on the details. I have a photograph (pre-digital) of my… Read More »Postcard of the Week
Postcard of the Week
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” Confucius This wise saying on a postcard came to me from San Diego via Postcrossing. It is definitely a platitude but it might also be wrong. For instance if you are in a race slow is bad if you want to win.
Vintage Postcards
I was boating in Chesapeake Bay with Gene B. and in the lovely small town of Havre de Grace we came across a postcard shop. If you want postcards and you are in the Baltimore/Washington area visit Mary L Martin at 230 N Washington St Havre de Grace MD 21078 “Many good ideas come too late.” I bought this Elvis card at Mary’s store in Havre de Grace.
Experts
“Experts say there is no cause for alarm.” Norman L. Generic experts want you to be a bit alarmed so that you will tune in again tomorrow. Postcard from CoCo View Resort in Roatan, Honduras. Thank you Norman.
Postcard of the Week
“You can’t make a short crossing over a long bridge. In the same way no one has ever gone from ignorance to wisdom quickly.” Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish Playwright
Postcard of the Week
A beer mat postcard I received from the UK. On the other side it claims to have been made; “Beer Mat of the Year 1990″ by the British Beer Mat Collectors Society.”