Words Seldom Seen: Decolletage

Posted on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by Simon

Decolletage Noun: A low neckline on a woman’s dress, especially one that reveals or emphasizes her cleavage. Example: “Decolletage that would be admired in London would be totally unaccept... Read More

Russia/Ukraine

Posted on October 27, 2022October 26, 2022 by Simon

I belong to Postcrossing and many of the active members are from Russia and Ukraine. It has been an interesting year for them and for the administrators of the group. I recently received two cards tha... Read More

Time

Posted on October 21, 2022October 12, 2022 by Simon

“Time is precious. Time is money. Time is the stuff of which life is made.” Benjamin Franklin in Advice to a Young Tradesman. (1748) The postcard illustrates the opposite sentiment as did ... Read More

Tuzigoot Postcard

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by Simon

Postcards are one of my hobbies and I participate two ways. One is through Postcrossing.com and the other is by sending postcards to a couple of hundred people who I have come into contact with over t... Read More

Royals?

Posted on September 28, 2022September 22, 2022 by Simon

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.... Read More

The Cat’s Meow

Posted on September 24, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“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 ... Read More

Postcard of the Week

Posted on September 21, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

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 Phil... Read More

Postcard of the Week

Posted on September 7, 2022September 6, 2022 by Simon

“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 ... Read More

Vintage Postcards

Posted on August 30, 2022August 4, 2022 by Simon

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 Mar... Read More

Experts

Posted on August 23, 2022August 4, 2022 by Simon

“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... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Postcards

Words Seldom Seen: Decolletage

Russia/Ukraine

Time

Tuzigoot Postcard

Royals?

The Cat’s Meow

Postcard of the Week

Postcard of the Week

Vintage Postcards

Experts