Sunday, February 5, 2012

Take a Word - Coffee

Remember when ladies were taught to lift the little finger when they held a cup?   I especially remember my grandmother delicately holding a cup just as this lady is holding hers.   Remember when a lady waited for a gentleman to open doors for her?....when a gentleman always walked on the street side of the sidewalk? ....  when your date always came to the door to pick you up? .... when a lady crossed her legs only at the ankles?... and, for that matter, when young people got married BEFORE they lived together?  Ahhh, those were the days!
Credits: Flickr Collage Images

20 comments:

  1. Those were the days, Bev, loved your reminiscing and your collage!

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  2. I got a chuckle out of what you wrote, Bev. Adorable collage!

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  3. Wonderful collage--doesn't look like the coffee quite passed the taste test!!

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  4. The look on the lady's face is priceless, Bev, your collage is fantastic and your "remember when" hits the nail right on the head. Wonderful artwork with a smile. I love it.

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  5. Amen Bev, remember when people said "you're welcome" instead of "no problem"...I love her face this is fabulous!!!

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  6. Fabulous collage, Bev! Yes, I remember it all :)

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  7. Society has changed so fast indeed and sometimes when I see that young people behave rude or have no knowledge of etiquette... I count to ten in my thougts and wonder why parents don't teach that anymore.
    But on the other side, I think when young guys would behave like you discribe, in these days they would be laughed at by girls because they don't know HOW to respond to courtesy. ( I think)
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    I'm glad to be back (yes, again:-)
    and loved to catch up with your earlier posts too Bev.
    I wish you a nice day !

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  8. Oh yes, I do remember and by habit the little finger pops out. Lovely work.

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  9. Love your recollections, Bev. If your coffee is as good I would like a cup. This lady doesn't look to pleased with your blend! Great card, as always.

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  10. Lovely piece, Bev. Those days when a man went on his knees to ask his girlfriend to marry him. Which I did not, and I lived together with her before we got married. What a shame :)

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  11. Oh yes, those were the days... I love your piece!

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  12. I love your collage Bev. Her screwed up face is priceless! Old memories sigh......xx

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  13. looks like a "tea" drinker to me, Bev! She needs a double shot of espresso!

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  14. Hahahaha!!! She looks digusted, too much funny!
    Well done, Bev!

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  15. This is wonderful. why on earth did we ever do that??

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  16. It's times like this I'm glad I'm a man! (We won't bring up the other times.) Wonderful collage.

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  17. Bev- Despite it being the good old days she looks like she needs a bit more sugar in her coffee...bless her heart as they say here in the south. (the southern US that is ... I cannot remember but I think you are from the US and know this already!) As always it is fun to visit your blog.

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  18. I hope it's the finger crooking and not the coffee that's giving her such a sour expression! Great fun, Bev.

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