‘People’ Archives
Window to the Soul
"The Eyes are a Window to the Soul" has an undetermined origin, but a long legacy of usage. Whether it's an old proverb or a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, the message has been clear for centuries. Photo/ Daniel Hallup
Getting wet – Tanganyika Tidal Wave (Busch Gardens)
If you want to get wet at Bush Gardens you don't have to ride this ride, just go stand on the bridge. The Tanganyika Tidal Wave will surely get you wet, but the splash on the bridge will soak you to the bone. Photo/Brandon Jones
A “Real” Rosie the Riveter (Real photo from 1942)
Wikipedia says this about Rosie: "Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the American women who worked in factories during World War II, many of whom worked in the manufacturing plants that produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who were in the [...]
Boba Fett: fighting for the “Right to Bear Arms”
The 2010 Florida Liberty Summit and the 2010 Star Wars Celebration were side-by-side in lovely Orlando, so sprinkled in between historians and novelists were characters like Boba Fett. "Boba" was more than happy to pose for a picture, but he really beamed as a nearby crowd began chanting "Right to Bear Arms" to encourage the Star Wars fan. Thanks [...]
America Captured in Color 1939-1943 (part 2): The South
Among these amazing photos from color slides from The Great Depression was some photos from the South. Read part one here. http://extras.denverpost.com/archive/captured.html
America Captured in Color 1939-1943 (part 1)
This took my breath away. The Denver Post published this photo blog from our Library of Congress. It's amazing how color photos from the Great Depression can or may change perspectives. Just to make your scratch your noggin even more, I found the link posted by the comedian Dane Cook on Facebook. Who would have thought Cook would passively [...]
Karate Kids?
I love the innocence and spontaneity of children. Stacy sent me this picture and it truly brought a smile to my face. The crane has always been a favorite of my kids, so of course, I'm a bit biased. The smiles and grins on the faces of the "Magee Kids" should bring warmth to all of us parents - BBJ The photo was taken near [...]
George Bush in Savannah, GA? Just Creepy
This odd statue, which oddly resembles the former President, George W. Bush, resides in Savannah's Candy Kitchen. The Candy Kitchen is along the Historic River Street, Savannah Georgia. Photo: S. Jones
U2: 360 Tour in Tampa
Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton on stage in Tampa, Florida during the 360 Tour. Photo/L.P.
Hawkman & Hawkgirl
Hawkman & Hawkgirl, two of the attendees at MegaCon, where dressing up as comic book, anime or movie characters is commonplace. (Pic: B.Jones)
