“In the 1950’s – a very young – Mr. Wonderful”

Feb 8th “In the 1950’s – a very young – Mr. Wonderful”

When you go back in “TIME”…

Where do we find the beginning of a “Mr. Wonderful” – – sometimes the answer can only be found after a very long LIFE — and many PHOTOS along the way – – that catch a second of TIME – – and only for that instance – – and holds it – – in black and white… forever!These were the days when good ole TOM was working for “McDonald Air-Craft” – – so… while TOM would be ready and waiting for his ride – – I would try to get a few PHOTOS with my new camera – – never did think about all of these old PHOTOS – – taken so many years ago – – but nothing like remembering the “good ole” days and with PHOTOS – – so we know exactly how we looked!

This PHOTO of “TOM” – – – is of the same time frame – – but… what I wanted to see or try to figure out – – a little better on this – – is the “PICTURE” hanging on the wall. From what I remember this was a special scene of some “GREEK Mythology” and something very special to my MOTHER.

The reason I was trying to figure this out – – is what ever became of this wonderful piece of art – – which was a real treasure. When my MOTHER moved away from here – – and since this was extra special – – can not remember ever seeing it in any other home that my MOTHER moved to – – so today – – am wondering if it was left behind – – – – or if the “MOVERS” had it on their truck in a safe place – – but was not taken off the truck – – and no one thought about it – – as in moving from – – one place to another – – I often heard my MOTHER tell us – – that so many things were lost or stolen – – and can only be chalked up to the fact – – that – – someone else needed them more than she did!

This PHOTO taken at the same time… and one thing that I may not have thought about – – TOMMY has a cigarette in almost every PHOTO of him – – can not imagine any one smoking that much — – other than my FATHER – – and he smoked that “CAMEL” cigarette – – too strong and he lost one lung from smoking it – – and did have to quit… or die.

That is a “Davenport – Sofa Bed” that TOMMY is sitting on – – so comfortable as either a bed or sofa. Remembering back to to 1940’s when relatives from “OHIO” would come for a week or two – this is where they would sleep at night – – and in the morning put it back into the “SOFA” sitting arrangement area – – for so many of us… in a small house.

Remembering brother “TOM” – – will be having a “BIRTHDAY” in “FIVE DAYS” – – so hope that I am the first to remember and send “BIG BIRTHDAY GREETINGS” – – – It is “WONDERFUL” – – to wish the – – for sure and only “MR. WONDERFUL” – – many wonderful greetings! D.V.