One of the last photos of Tsar Nicholas II. He is in captivity following the February Revolution. March 1917
Table Lighter
Zippo, 1962
I Feel Pretty
No. Not Me. But before I fell asleep in the comfy leather recliner at the cinemaplex today, I can report that the entire theatre (95% female, of a certain age) was with Amy Schumer every step of the way in this one. Hoots, hollers, and consistent laughter all the way through the parts that I saw while I was conscious. And all the previews of coming attractions, from “Book Club” through the sequel to “Mama Mia!” were enthusiastically received by this full-house female audience. Apparently, Hollywood understands quite well how to market to one of its important niche markets.
Boston Strong
The Boston Marathon. Credit: Lane Turner / The Boston Globe
Happier Times
For all of us.
Special Guest
Spotted in the audience at today’s Senate hearing on Facebook, during the Zuckerberg testimony.
Just Before The War
The last dreamy new car before General Motors was forced to turn its focus away from the consumer and toward the War effort in 1941.
1950 Barbasol LIFE Magazine Ad
More innocent times. Or were they?