Tourist Bus, London 1977

Tourist Bus, London 1977, a photo by Tram Painter on Flickr.

This is a piece of history. It is the essence of the London in the mind of those like myself who have not been to Merry Ole England. In every English movie I have seen with a 40s through 70s timeframe, the buses and these black autos always fascinated me. Composition of this image could not be better. It would make a great retro poster.

The only thing that would have added more excitement would have been to see you, the Queen,Twiggy--and Nick Jaggard waving from the forward auto.

Me at 32

Me at 32, a photo by Missiz Beasley on Flickr.

CAN YOU GUESS WHICH HOLLYWOOD STAR APPEARS HERE? AND WHAT MOVIE WON HER THE ACADEMY AWARD?

lincoln-family

lincoln-family, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT THE LINCOLN FAMILY?

Did you know that Abe Lincoln was seen in the flesh by his son and a group of people in 1910?

One of President Lincoln's granddaughter's had a red convertible.

DESIGNS IN OBJECTS OF ALL KINDS

DESIGNS IN OBJECTS OF ALL KINDS, a gallery on Flickr.

THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE INCLUDED IN A FLICKR GALLERY.

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000013

000013, a photo by Adricia on Flickr.

This portrait is a work of photographic art. It is the essence of the mistique of the Oriental woman. My congratulations to Hye Rim Shin for such great portraiture.
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000013 by Adricia

Inspiration Point, The Grand View

Inspiration Point, The Grand View, a photo by Deno Langis on Flickr.

Not only are you one excellent photographer, you write well. Congratulations on a scenic masterpiece, an image of great inspiration.
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Inspiration Point, The Grand... by Deno Langis

185

185, a photo by POONDOG64 on Flickr.

HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
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A beautiful poster. Perfect composition and photography.
Thanks to all who waited for vets to return and thanks to all who supported vets in some way or another. Supporting our VETS is a very American thing, one to be proud of in being an American.

(c) IT SUCKS TO GET OLD........

(c) IT SUCKS TO GET OLD........, a gallery on Flickr.

TO: BedlamiteTREX

It sucks to get old. You have created a mural in my mind.

Getting old does get depressing, but what is the alternative? I have had my youth and enjoyed it very much.

Of course, I would like to be young again, but this is not the Nature of life. Robert

GETTING OUT OF TOWN ON THE BUS

NOBODY IS TRAPPED--THE BUSES ARE STILL RUNNING, AND CAFES ARE STILL HIRING...

A short essay about hope and common sense by Robert L. HuffstutterWaking this beautiful Sunday morning, I thought about the freedom we enjoy. In many nations, one must be approved to move from one city to another, but in America, we can simply get in our autos or board a bus and travel to our chosen destination. Nobody is keeping us trapped in a poverty-stricten city, nobody is denying us employment, nobody is keeping track of our every move from one location to the next--we are free to go where we feel we can gain the opportunities we desire.

I recall how when I tired of being a high school student back in 1958, I simply boarded a Greyhound bus and headed west toward Denver, Colorado. I wanted to change my lifestyle; I was seeking a change of scenery at age sixteen. Afterall, as an American, I told myself, why shouldn't I go to a city I wanted to see. I had a few dollars saved to finance myself for about a week. I knew I would find a job and place to stay.

When the Greyhound rolled into Denver, it was cold and snowing, but I had not expected palm trees and sunny weather. It was not a beach I was seeking then, it was simply a change, a job and a feeling that I was doing what I wanted. Through a flurry of snowflakes, I saw one business after another, all with neon signs in their windows and people hurrying along from one business to another in the cold, snowy weather. When the bus pulled into this busy scene for passengers to depart, I took my suitcase and checked into the first hotel I found, only a few doors from the bus station. If I recall, the weekly rate was $15.00. I paid my week in advance and headed down to the street to seek employment.

Within a hour, I had a job in a sandwhich and donut shop. I reported to work the next morning.Opportunity is where one finds opportunity, but one must look. No, I did not stay at my job at the donut shop more than several weeks. I finally decided to go back home and get back in school. What the experience proved to a sixteen year old boy was that as Americans we are free to travel and work wherever we find a place that will hire us. Nobody is trapped. Though more than 60 years have passed since I took a bus out of town, those buses are still running. There are still cafes, hamburger joints and donut shops that are hiring.

Nobody is trapped. There are no excuses. Our first job might not be the one we will make our career, but it is a beginning, an opportunity to earn some money and make some plans for our lives.If we feel like there is no HOPE for America, think again. It is not politics or politician that will save this nation--it is common sense.

By Robert L. Huffstutter

CHILDREN ASSURED OF CONCRETE EDUCATION

CHILDREN ASSURED OF CONCRETE EDUCATION, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

STAIRWAY TO WISDOM: MT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1955


The cement drain was used more for student fun and games than drainage. The guys who poured this must have had one hilarious sense of humor, knowing full well the students would have more fun than one could imagine.

I took this photo on the last day of school in 7th grade in 1955. I wish I taken many more photos back then. Robert

GRANDDAUGHTER'S ART PROJECT

GRANDDAUGHTER'S ART PROJECT, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

THIS TRUCK WAS MADE IN THE USA

I cannot begin to explain the origin of her subject, but in her mind, there is no confusion. Perhaps she has heard her brother comment on trucks time and again and has heard me speaking about how time goes by quickly.

Is this a combination of heresay chatter she has used as a mental sketch for what would be one very unique poster? When I asked her to explain how she came up with this drawing, she said, "Oh, grandpa, it just came to my mind, just like your stuff comes to mind, I don't know, but you like it, right?"

you know those days when you wanted to choose

you know those days when you wanted to choose, a photo by Super G on Flickr.

This is a masterpiece, one of the best. It has SERENITY stamped in big bold letters in every inch of the image.
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Photograph by Tim Haley