Friday, June 12, 2009

Nightgown Saves Woman

Deanna found this gem while researching tales of ill-fated romances. It comes from the St. Petersburg Times - Nov 20, 1949.

How Many A Slip Of A Girl Readers Want This Job?

This vintage photo shows someone assisting this Carmen Miranda-esque performer with her legs:


(I just love how the seller adds "Chica Chica Boom Boom!!!" to the listing lol)

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Not Again

Sorry I've been absent from posting; my mother fell and hurt her sciatic nerve, so I was being the dutiful daughter. Now that she's had the MRI and been properly diagnosed (so she's on the right meds & therapy), regular-ish posting will resume shortly.