Friday, September 17, 2010

Eileen Brownfield With Ed Moss


Eileen Brownfield has been a professional entertainer for 60 years or so ever since she was a 15 year old showgirl at the Beverley Night Club over in Northern Kentucky. We met her at the lounge of Vernon Manor where her husband Paul played all the old standards every Saturday night. She had bright red hair and every few minutes would let out an exuberant "Whoop!"

Eileen's Solo Debut at Ed's

I think Eileen had sung a song or two here before, but not a whole evening. She had only a short practice session in the afternoon. She did great.

Second Set

By the time the second set rolled around Eileen was really getting into it. She is a fabulous dancer. Note the slit in her skirt.

Monday, September 13, 2010

(NEW ENGLAND) Brick Co.

As soon as I returned home from Boston I mortared this wedding brick in place out back. Incidentally, I have been having computer troubles and now have a backlog of pictures clamoring to be posted.

Baltimore Westport Paving Brick Co.


"Auntie" Ingrid lived with us for half a year when the kids were little and taught them about art. She lugged this and the following brick from her hometown of Baltimore to New York and then on to Boston for the wedding.

ST. LOUIS VIT. & FIRE BRICK CO. FURNACE


Well done, Ingrid. I don't see this firebrick listed with the word "Furnace".

3-hole brick

My daughter Sarah gave me this brick when I arrived in Boston for her wedding. I think the holes were drilled out to be a candle holder.