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C.J. Heck's avatar

haunting and lovely, Jane.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks, C.J.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

You’re welcome.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks, C.J.

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TheRanting PokeGirl's avatar

Wonderful!

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

All the secrets they kept. Beautiful write, Jane.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks, Rea!

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

This is great and so true Jane. There’s definitely a mystery behind old photos. The women appear prim and proper, so disciplined. It makes one wonder if that’s just how they look or whether or not they’re being controlled. I know, that may seem strange but I’ve always been a deep diver. Thank you hun.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

I wonder that too. Or was it that no-one smiled in photos back then

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

😹 I know it right? Who knows, but can say, I’m thankful not to wear a corset ( not sure the spelling) but can you imagine having to restrain your body in that way?!

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Jane Deegan's avatar

That had to be so uncomfortable and hot!! It's never been easy being a woman

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

You’re not kidding

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

I think it’s true that the pain of our past generations of grandparents and even parents can live in us and shape who we are.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

So true. There's so much we don't know and yet...

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Very cool.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks, Jim! Those old photos hold so much mystery

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