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On the road.
Being away from home
for extended periods can provide a welcome diversion. A chance to
cleanse the soul. But this year has offered a different sort of
detour from everyday living. A turn toward family responsibilities
and the gloom of yellowed legal documents. As the oldest child in my
brood, such duties were handed down by birth order, not choice. I
received them long before developing the understanding necessary to
complete such tasks.
Having deserted my
home office, I recently traveled south for a full week. My immersion
in memories of childhood evoked all kinds of emotions. A welcome
chance to revisit long-silent echoes of self. But the clutter of
paperwork and official routines proved to be less thrilling. By the
time I returned to Ohio, a personal rescue was needed.
An escape from the
escape.
Sorting mail, I
peered through the drudgery of bills and notices. But then, a festive
bit of color glowed from the stack. A cartoon image of retro glamour.
Shining curls, fluttering hearts and an airborne kiss depicted on the
envelope’s back.
I could not help
whistling a bit of Patsy Cline while reading her card:
“Crazy, I’m
crazy for feeling so lonely
I’m crazy,
crazy for feeling so blue
I knew you’d
love me as long as you wanted
And then someday
you’d leave me for somebody new
Worry, why do I
let myself worry?
Wondering what in
the world did I do?
Crazy for
thinking my love could hold you
I’m crazy for
trying and crazy for trying
And I’m crazy
for loving you
Crazy for
thinking that my love could hold you
I’m crazy for
trying and crazy for crying
And I’m crazy
for loving you.”
A
couple of years ago, my personal inclination toward Mid-Century
Modern culture and early Rock & Roll music made the photo website
Instagram a welcome discovery. A place where I found creative imagery
provided by visual artists like Candy Coconuts, Ivy Doomkitty, Miss
Mari Mambo and Lady Scarlett. Most appealing, however, was a bright
and breezy woman named Yasmina Greco. Her charming authenticity made
me eager for each new post on the site. More than simply channeling
postwar themes, her photos exuded a sense of fun for viewers. A
thrilling ride of fantasy dreessed in hues plucked from the yonder
days of a simpler time. A playful kiss for the eyes. Each one
delivered tastefully with unique cues like vintage automobiles,
radios, furnishings and classic fare.
Typically,
I have enjoyed Instagram posts while scrolling on my iPhone. Yet the
‘Crazy4me’ page is one best appreciated in the luxury of a
high-definition monitor. I prefer to enjoy a mug of diner-style
coffee and relax with her daily offerings in between writing stories.
Research
on the Internet revealed that her husband, Gary, is a photographer
who rebuilds old cameras. His skill in capturing the retro vibe could
be seen in every image. I also learned that Yasmina works as an
educator on various current topics through E-learning, and as a
motivator to inspire and uplift youth. Her blog offers various
articles about fashionable apparel, current events and related
topics:
“I am... a
published Pinup, curve model, fashion and lifestyle blogger helping
brands engage with the curvy market while inspiring and equipping my
audience to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered. I love gizmos
and gadgets, fashion, classic cars, travel, and collecting. I’m
passionate about advocating for women and mentoring youth through
public speaking, social media and leadership.”
Having
long been interested in collectible goodies, I was glad to read of
her personal affinity for antiques and artifacts from the classic
era. Gladder still to find that her life’s work encompassed such a
broad range of activities. Her example reflected my own thought that
such fanciful flights, delivered respectfully and with artistic
flair, enhance our style of living. A concept sometimes lost amid the
frenetic buzz of social media sites.
As
my day ended, I was grateful to be home. Not only because of the
familiar sights and sounds of this shack near Lake Erie, but also
because of the kitschy card on my kitchen table.
Crazy4me,
indeed. I promise to be crazy... forever.
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