Sunday, June 20, 2021

Cats - Even though they may not always show it, cats often think about us. If you haven't noticed, cats stare at us all the time, and that's usually because they're watching us or trying to bond with us. Cats also spend a lot of time thinking about and watching our emotional state, which says a lot about cat emotions.

 


Researchers found that cats were more relaxed and content around their humans,
 but more on high alert around strangers.


Cats have a favorite person! It most likely going to be the person that provides the most feed, treats, pets, or playtime but every cat is unique and who they choose as their favorite person might not make any sense to you.


Research has found strong evidence that cats are sensitive to human 
emotional gestures.


When cats rub against objects, they are transferring their scent. 
... Your cat head-butting or nuzzling your face deposits scent from glands 
in their cheek area. Their weaving through your legs, usually as you prepare to
 feed them, transfers scent from their sides and tails on to you.


Cats are often thought of as being independent creatures who are happy in their own company. But your cat can get lonely. Interacting with the human they love helps to enrich their lives (and yours). If your cat sleeps with you this indicates that they enjoy your company and want to spend time with you.


Despite the pervasive myth that cats are aloof or standoffish, they actually are very affectionate creatures, especially when they want your attention. ... Because cats think they're in charge, and are pretty resourceful when it comes to getting their demands met.


Anyone simply "present" in their life is someone they may remember, but not associate with any emotion. But as long as you and your cat have shared a pet or two, and as long as you fed them a few of their favorite meals, your cat will remember you as well no matter how long you are gone


The simple answer is no. Cats don't know that they are hurting you. Unlike us humans, our feline pets are not aware when they graze us. They would only know when we tell them by an extreme reaction and when they intend to hurt us.


Study indicates domestic cats do recognize their own names—even if they walk away when they hear them.

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Lucinda Hollingsworth

 Lucinda Hollingsworth aka "Cindy" Hollingsworth, was one of the great beauties of the modeling world. ... Lucinda is from Long Island, and starting in the mid fifties, she became one of the Ford Agency's top models; from 1955 until the late sixties, an unusually long career for a model of that period.


Lucinda Hollingsworth is wearing a blue hat by Adolfo of Emme, make-up from Elizabeth Arden and jewelry by David Webb.
Photo by Karen Radkai, 1957














Beautiful Embroidery



- Success is not fame or money or the power to bewitch. it is to have created something valuable from your own individuality and skill a garden, an embroidery, a painting, a cake, a life.  Charlotte Gray












Friday, June 18, 2021

Vintage Shoes

 


1940's





1950's



1956







1950's



1960's


1960's




1960's

Icons in Fashion

 


Sophia Loren in 1950's Dior


Dovima in a dress by Larry Aldrich. Photography by Horst P. Horst


Mary Jane Russel in Harvey Berin 1953.


Olivia de Havilland in Dior 1955.


Grace Kelly in 1955's "To Catch a Thief". Designer Edith Head


Grace Kelly


Ava Gardner in 1954 "Barefoot Contessa". Costume designer Fontana.


Ginger Rogers 1930's Plaid Halter Dress


Actress/model Anita Colby with look-alike mannequins, photo by Nina Leen, 1954


Elizabeth Taylor


Simone in 1958 Balmain cocktail dress of black on white polka-dotted chiffon.




THE SERENITY PRAYER

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY
TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE;
COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN;
AND WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME;
ENJOYING ONE MOMENT AT A TIME;
ACCEPTING HARDSHIPS AS THE PATHWAY TO PEACE;
TAKING, AS HE DID, THIS SINFUL WORLD
AS IT IS, NOT AS I WOULD HAVE IT;
TRUSTING THAT HE WILL MAKE ALL THINGS RIGHT
IF I SURRENDER TO HIS WILL;
THAT I MAY BE REASONABLY HAPPY IN THIS LIFE
AND SUPREMELY HAPPY WITH HIM
FOREVER IN THE NEXT.
AMEN.

--REINHOLD NIEBUHR