Such a lovely, graceful picture from the cover of a book on Kabuki Drama 

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Jacksonville,. Florida in the middle of the century
from this book
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Mid-Century

Another photo, this time of small town American in mid-century.  Doesn't it remind you of Back to the Future?  Can't you just see Marty on his skateboard rolling down this street?

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Chicago circa 1950's

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Lovely Vintage pattern for sale on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180929445592#ht_500wt_949

goodies

lots of fears about spending money but still some recreation must be had. found some local garage sales and for $3.05 found these to take apart and refashion.

rain after rainy day here, not that I am complaining, it beats the heat all hollow