This morning I was digging through old postcards in preparation for a Thanksgiving blog post and came across a few postcards that seem to fit into our current times. See if you agree.
The first two postcards are ideas for your holiday entertaining (even if only for you and your immediate family). The first is the "Turtle Trivet" which, according to the printing on the back, has many uses - it can hang on the wall as a decoration, it can be used as a trivet, and it can be used with toothpicks for finger foods.
The next postcard shows the "Snack-A-Roo" which is made of seeds. "He's a cunning, decorative centerpiece that quickly becomes the most unusual snack server imaginable. Really something to crow about... ."
Aren't these hilarious?!? Imagine buying these?!? Imagine using them?!?
Amazon has really benefited from Covid-19. But buying things to be delivered to your home has been going on...forever! See the many listed products that you could get just by checking the little boxes and mailing the postcard. How about pie fillings (flavor?), Eau de Cologne (scent?), or greeting cards (Christmas?).
The following two postcards show movies playing at the time the postcards were printed. The first was issued by Durand Theatre, in Durand, Wisconsin. The movie, "Stranger At My Door" could be a good movie for tonight, Halloween. Of course, it won't be showing at the theatre, but perhaps we could find it on AMC, Hulu, Peacock, or Netflix.
This next postcard was issued by Rivoli Theatre, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The movie I'd like to see is "Are Husbands Necessary?" starring Ray Milland and Betty Field!
On a serious note, we have a critical election in process. This next postcard speaks to one of the issues. It was postmarked April 24, 1989 - 31 years ago. Still controversial today.
I think I love old postcards because they are so interesting - historical, funny, beautiful, and topical. Check back soon for another round!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN. STAY SAFE. FIND BEAUTY IN THE EVERYDAY.
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