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Ike and Tina Turner - A Fool in Love (by theturners71)

Just remember, this is for research only.  Great Ike and Tina song, amazing energy.  Huge gospel influence.

May 7
May 4
An example of fine illustration work from Spanish artist Angel Badia Camps.

An example of fine illustration work from Spanish artist Angel Badia Camps.

Vintage dancing couple.  I guessing Europe because of his hair and the ornate architecture behind them.  Can’t tell the dance though….

Vintage dancing couple.  I guessing Europe because of his hair and the ornate architecture behind them.  Can’t tell the dance though….

Apr 1
For those Millenials, this was how we did it.  Those polaroids had about a dozen shots, and even if you posed perfectly, the quality was about as good as an Instagram app today.  Think about this next time you don’t feel spoiled.  Incidentally, this film is a classic.

For those Millenials, this was how we did it.  Those polaroids had about a dozen shots, and even if you posed perfectly, the quality was about as good as an Instagram app today.  Think about this next time you don’t feel spoiled.  Incidentally, this film is a classic.

Robert Mitchum, an actor who had almost an effortless swagger.

Robert Mitchum, an actor who had almost an effortless swagger.

“I love the Times, but there are too many ads and always with the worst china patterns…..”

“I love the Times, but there are too many ads and always with the worst china patterns…..”

The first Chinese Canadian in the NHL, Larry Kwong, who played against Maurice Richard as a member of the New York Rangers in 1948.   Great interview here:  http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/As+It+Happens/ID/2337225227/

He still works out three times a week and never misses a Calgary Flames’ home game (poor him).