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Year: 2019

Wilmer Plaque: Close-up

Brass Rubbings, England, circa 1980s

August 2, 2019July 9, 2019

My friend Jeffrey sent me a package of some art supplies used by his late mother, and included some brass rubbings she made while visiting some churches and cathedrals in England in the … Read more

Categories History Tags art, brass rubbings, England, Thomas Wilmer
Cassandre for Hermès - Diamonds

Cards by Cassandre, for Hermès

July 3, 2019

As shared previously, I have an interest in unique vintage playing cards. It’s hard to define my tastes, but I know what I like when I see something! I’ve found a few interesting … Read more

Categories Playing Cards Tags Cassandre, Draeger Frères, Hermès, playing cards, vintage
Tejada cards, queen and joker

Romance Español

June 2, 2019June 1, 2019

I’m posting the images of this deck on the occasion of Sheryl’s birthday, and I’ll make no comment about the relation of the first image with reality. The Romance Español dual deck of … Read more

Categories Playing Cards Tags Carlos Tejada, Fournier, playing cards, Spain
Kanopolis Spillway after heavy rains

Kanopolis Spillway After Weeks of Rain

May 30, 2019

After weeks of rain, Kanopolis Lake is getting close to capacity. The only time it has had more water was in 1993 and 1951! As a result virtually all roads into the park … Read more

Categories Photography Tags flooding, high water, Kanopolis Spillway
Muertos Mourning Gold - Fractalized Ace of Spades

Muertos Mourning Gold

May 3, 2019

Playing cards created by Steve Minty feature wonderful unique graphic designs coupled with high quality card stock. They are offered in limited quantities and usually sell out shortly after release. I’ve been fortunate … Read more

Categories Photography, Playing Cards Tags Muertos, playing cards, Steve Minty
Spartan Stadium, April 1979

It Was 40 Years Ago Today

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

When Brent joined the band to play, with his bluesy Hammond sound, he really made the crowd go wild! April 22, 1979. Spartan Stadium, San Jose. A Sunday. Early afternoon outdoor concert with … Read more

Categories Jerry, Music, Personal Tags Brent Mydland, Grateful Dead, San Jose, Spartan Stadium
Daffodil Under Light

Daffodils Dark and Light

April 15, 2019

In a sure sign of spring, Sheryl found some daffodils near the back door. I had a go at taking some pictures of them and ended up with two that I like. One … Read more

Categories Photography Tags daffodils, flowers, spring
Hacked Destination

All the Pages Hack Disclosure

April 14, 2019

This site, All the Pages (are my days) was the subject of a recent hack. The problem has been addressed and the site is restored and functioning normally. Sometime between April 6th and … Read more

Categories Blogging Tags hacked, WordPress, zero-day
April 5th, 1974

On This Day

April 5, 2019

45 years ago, a journey began. Two (very) young people, against all odds, began a life together. Our marriage was predicted not to last even a year … And today, 45 years later, … Read more

Categories Personal Tags 45 years, anniversary, marriage
High Victorian Jokers, Joking

April Fools’ Jokers

April 1, 2019

These jokers aren’t foolin’ around! Here is a sample of some of the creative jokers found with Theory11 card decks.

Categories Hobbies, Photography, Playing Cards Tags April Fools', fractalius, jokers, playing cards, Theory11
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