going through these old pictures. Memories of my senior class trip to Chicago where we stayed at the Palmer House Hotel.
Below is a photo taken of me on the left with my two best friends, Anna Mae in the middle and Shirley on the right. Take note of the flowers at the neckline and the crinoline petticoat. High fashion in the 50s. Shirley was my maid of honor when Jim and I were married. I recently found out that she lives not far from me. We had a nice long visit on the phone.
That was really a fun trip. We saw New Faces of 1954 starring Eartha Kitt. To this day I can remember one of her costumes was lime green. I remember thinking how beautiful she looked.
That first night we wandered around the hotel all night long looking in every nook and cranny. I remember the little boutique that had nothing but hats on display and they were all red. Times were different then and there was no thought of not being safe. Looking back kind of makes me shudder. I definitely would have wanted my kids to be better chaperoned on class trips. In fact, I know that my kids were because I acted as chaperone on many a class trip through the years. We had a wonderful trip and we all returned home unscathed.
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It is still miserably hot here. It was 99 degrees (real temp) here last night at 7 PM and is to get to mid to upper 90s. The excessive heat warning has been extended now till 7PM Sunday night. I am staying in the house and not venturing out unless necessary. I have been to the store and done laundry and that is about it. I am transported back in time looking at these old pictures.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. STAY COOL!!
