#1940a

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Skansen Midsummer Maypole Dance :: 1940s Stockholm Sweden

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The Solstice

They say the sun will come back at midnight after all my one love but we know how the minutes fly out into the dark trees and vanish like the great ʻōhiʻas and honey creepers and we know how the weeks walk into the shadows at midday at the thought of the months I reach for your hand it is not something one is supposed to say we watch the bright birds in the morning we hope for the quiet daytime together the year turns into air but we are together in the whole night with the sun still going away and the year coming back

~ W.S. Merwin, from his book The Rain in the Trees, (Alfred Knopf, 1988). © 2017 by W. S. Merwin (with thanks to the merwinconservancy)

[alive on all channels]

[so-emo-i-fell-apart]

Okay first of all with Brighton Rock starting your opening song of with any vehicle noise you KNOW you're going for a ride. The guitar solo is chefs kiss (Brian call me). I don't even care that it was over half the song

Killer Queen was actually the first or second queen song I ever heard (if it wasn't the first then It was we will rock you) she's near and dear to my heart

I wasnt sure abiut Tenement Funster at first but the end hit me hard like starting from 'I like the good things in life' through the end cut me open.

Flick of the wrist sucked me in right away I was in the song. For the few minutes it played that was my story. It's so interesting because not many songs can get me into that mindset of this is me now until the end of the song. (like Cancer does this to me too)

I love the metaphor of Lily of the Valley is beautiful my heart ached. I don't really have much else to say on that one it's simple and beautiful while also complex and sad. Wonderful

I think Now I'm Here may be fighting for my favorite song on the album. I live for a pace change and if it's a sad song while being upbeat it just challenges you to find the meaning and again the solo (Brian I'm serious)

In the Lap of the Gods scared me when it started. I was so into the previous song and then SCREAM. Anyways I'm inloge with the piano in this dancing with the the rest if the intruments rather than being the star of the rhythm and i like thar it blends together so well. It's beautiful.

Okay Stone Cold Crazy one of my all time favorite songs I love it and I will stop whatever I'm doing to dance Every. Single. Time.

Dear friends was some hard-core whiplash to follow Stone Cold Crazy but it's soft and sweet. I forget how well Queen does with songs of thar vibe

And then I love a song that vibes and has a silly/fun/unexpected meaning and misfire was just that. It took until 'there's only one bullet' until I understood. I'm hopless it's fine.

Bring back that Leroy brown feels very 1940a New Orleans jazzy to me it was fun.

She Makes Me feels manipulative but like in the side of who is being manipulated. But you're still crazy for the person who is using using you and that hurts. Also ending that with heavy breath 1) don't... stop it and 2) added a whole nother level to the ache within especially when added to the sirens I'm pretty sure we're supposed to infer the manipulated died possibly of their own hand.

And finally In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited I think was a great closer. I think she makes me would also have made a great closing song but this just feels right. And like if you think about it after all these songs a lot if them being relationship heartache it's sweet to end with a song basically telling you it's up to fate. It's up to fate and the gods. Chills

[monicasaiplayground]

6481 - Kenna Heart two beautiful French girls holdings hands in 1940a makeup and fashion walking down a Paris street at night

[glenhannah]

The Author went to prison for writing this saucy sea story.

I spotted this small collection of banned and controversial books at Melbourne's Immigration Museum. Was familiar that PEYTON PLACE, PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, THE NAKED LUNCH and the EC comics being controversial but didn't know about Mickey Spillane and what the heck was LOVE ME SAILOR?

Apparently it was quite the scandal in the 1940a and an indecency court case resulted in a fine and short stay in prison for the author.

You can read about the trial here and read a positive review of the book here. A brief look at the author and his work here. Copies of the book are still out there from antiquarian book sellers if you want to sail this particular ship.

[smarthomegadgets17]

Bissell Power Fresh Steam Mop 1940A | Bissell Power Fresh Steam Mop | Ha...

[fashionitforward]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: New SteamMop Pads for Bissell Powerfresh Series.

[adtothebone]

This week, I received a shipment with a lovely lot of 28 McCall’s magazines published in the 1940s, long before red caps became part of the mark put on the forehead of those who worship the beast.

[nemfrog]

“The Tribune Tower by Night, Chicago.” Curt Teich & Co. 1941. 

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[marvelgirl7]

Chapter 2: Are You An Angel?

Here we go! I had a blast with Chapter 2! I hope everyone enjoys this :)

Warnings: Fluffy Bucky, Fluffy Winter, Slight angst 

Parings: Renee Stark & Bucky Barnes, Renee Stark X Winter Soldier 

Bucky Barnes Masterlist:

The Star & The Wolf Masterlist

Chapter 1, Chapter 3, Chapter 4,  Chapter 5

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Renee wraps herself and Ross in some shawls as they sneak out following Nakita.

"Nakita what happened?" Renee whispers as Nakita just frowns.

"Horrible things." She whispers as they reach a clearing.

Shuri quickly engulfs Renee in a hug as Renee holds her tight. Ramonda comes over and hugs them both.

"I'm glad you made it out alive my dear." Renee smiles small at Ramonda.

"I'm sorry," Renee whispers. Ramonda kisses her head.

"Come we need to keep moving." Nakita calls.

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T'Challa was alive thanks to the Heart Shaped Herb he would live.

"What are our plans for Action?" Renee looks up as T'Challa paces.

Geralt nudges T'Challa and looks at him. T'Challa rubs his head.

"The White Wolf wants to fight." Renee chuckles as Luna snuggles in her arms. She stands up and nods at T'Challa.

"I'll help Wakanda has been my home and I want to help Protect it." Shuri stands next to Renee holding her hand.

"I have something for you Brother."

Renee smiles as Shuri places the necklace around his neck.

"Let's go get our home back Brother."

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The fight for Wakanda ended just how you suspected it would. T'Challa got his thrown back and on top of that Wakanda was finally entering the world and offering its resources.

Life went back to normal and everything was rightfully where it should be.

"Renee! Renee!" Renee looks up and smiles as Arius one of the Wakanda kids walks over and hugs her.

"Hi, Arius." Renee kisses her head Arius smiles big at Renee. Arius starts putting flowers and such she picked from the meadow.

"Your hair is so pretty Renee." Renee smiles.

"When Bucky wakes up your mission is to put flowers in his hair and braid it for me." Arius smiles big at that.

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Shuri and Renee study Bucky's tests and progress Renee looks over as he sleeps. She trails her fingers down his face.

"I just wish I knew how to remove those trigger words." Renee closes her eyes as flashes hit her again. She stops.

"Shuri I have an idea." Shuri watches Renee as she places her hands on his face.

"I have a way of being able to see things when I touch people if I choose... What if... is there some way we could enhance it? I could go deeper into Bucky's mind?"

Shuri jumps up as she starts grabbing things and typing away on her computer.

"I have an idea. I can hook you and Sergeant Barnes together sort of like that movie with that American Actor Leo..." Renee chuckles

"Inception?" Shuri nods and smiles.

"Okay, Renee... I'll need you to lay back and relax." Renee nods as Shuri hovers over and slowly injects something in her arm. As she gently puts something into Bucky's as well.

"Okay, be safe and come back to us." Renee chuckles and nods.

"I will thank you Shuri." Shuri smiles as Renee closes her eyes.

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Renee blinks and looks around. She hears the sound of a kid giggling. She looks up into a big blue eye.

"Are you an angel?" Renee smiles as the big blue eyes stare at her. Renee slowly sets up.

"No, I'm not an angel." The blue eyes chuckle as Renee gets a better look, it was a little boy with dark hair. She looks around as the little boy sits with her. He smiles big at her.

"You're beautiful." Renee chuckles.

"What is your name? I'm Renee." He smiles big at her.

"James Banchan Barnes but I like being called Bucky, Renee that's pretty I think you are an angel." He chuckles.

Renee's eyes widen she was in Bucky's mind alright, but she was deeply in it. She slowly stands up.

"Where are we exactly Bucky?" His big blue eyes look up full of wonder and mischief.

"Brooklyn! Steve should be here soon." Renee watches as he ties his shoes, she smiles Bucky was adorable as a little boy.

"Could I go with you and Steve?" Bucky looks up and smiles big.

"Yeah! Come on!" Bucky grabs her hand and leads her. Renee smiles his little hand was so cute.

"Just stay with me, Renee." Renee can't help but melt at how cute little Bucky was. She smiles as he leads her along. Bucky chatters and smiles as he walks with her.

Renee keeps wondering why she's here. Bucky stops as he looks up at Renee.

"You are very pretty are you married?" Renee smiles as she gets to his level.

"No, I'm..." Before she can finish Bucky wraps his arms around her neck.

"Then I'll marry you when I'm older." Renee just smiles as she pulls back and stares in his big blue innocent eyes.

"I'll hold you to that." Bucky smiles big at her. Renee looks up as she sees something calling to her.

"I think I have to go." Bucky looks around and frowns.

"Yeah..." Renee leans down and kisses his head.

"I'll see you again Bucky." He smiles up at her as Renee stands up and walks over to the door calling her.

Renee takes a deep breath and opens the door

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Renee covers her ears as loud music is playing. Renee looks around as people dance and carries on. Renee wants to get out of here as quick as she can. She pushes by people as she slams hard into a chest.

"Whoa Doll." Renee looks up as all the breath and sucked out of her lungs.

"Bucky?" She whispers as Bucky smirks and nods.

"At your service doll." Renee eyes him head to toe and just smiles.

"Now why is a pretty Doll like you leaving?" Renee just shakes her head he was a charmer in this form wasn't he.

"I'm just trying to find my way out." Bucky chuckles as he takes ahold of your hand.

"Dance with me Doll." Renee gets lost in his eyes and just finds herself nodding as Bucky leads her into the dance floor. Bucky holds her close.

"I wish I could have met you like this." Renee's heart stops as she looks up at Bucky.

"Bucky?" She whispers he chuckles as he kisses her head.

"I dream this all the time you and me dancing." Renee looks up and cups his cheeks.

"It's me I'm really here I'm trying to figure out a way to wake you up to fix everything." Bucky chuckles as he spins her around. He nuzzles into her neck.

"I see well I'm not the one you need to be talking too." He kisses her head as Renee looks up at him puzzled.

"Who do I need to be talking too then Bucky?" Bucky just sighs as he holds you close.

"Me." You freeze as Bucky lets you go. You look behind and see...

"Winter." He holds out his hand to you as you take it. He pulls you tightly in his arms as he holds you.

"Hey Winter." You coo as he nuzzles his face in your hair and kisses your head.

"I missed you too." Winter hums as he holds you close. He sways with you holding you close and kisses your head.

"Why are you here?" Winter grumbles as you chuckle.

"To bring you guys back." Winter just eyes Renee as he sighs.

"So much buried deep in our head." You stop and cup his cheeks.

"I know why I'm here." Winter stares deeply in your eyes as he sighs.

"You may not like what you see." You smile and lean up and kiss his head.

"I can handle it all Winter." Winter just nods as he holds your hands tightly.

"Then follow me." Renee just smiles and nods.

"Okay Winter," Renee whispers as Winter leads the way.

Renee looks back at Bucky as he nods and smiles.

"Be safe Doll." Renee smiles as she nods.

"See you on the other side Buckaroo," Renee whispers as Bucky smiles and nods at you. His eyes go to Winter.

"Keep her safe." Winter just rolls his eyes as he nods as he pulls Renee tightly to his side.

"Я всегда буду защищать ее." Winter grumbles as Bucky smirks.

Winter turns and looks at Renee as you hold his hand tight.

"Are you ready?" Renee nods as Winter takes a deep breath leading you away.

Whatever was behind this new door you could handle it. You were Renee Stark soon to be Renee Barnes. Nothing could surprise you or shock you anymore.

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[1940to1949]

[lacan-psychoananalysisaspraxis]

The analytic physician and the patient’s weakened ego form of pact with each other. The sick ego promises us the most composite candour, promises, that is, to put at our disposal all the material which it’s self perception yields it;

The analytic physician and the patient’s weakened ego form of pact with each other. The sick ego promises us the most composite candour, promises, that is, to put at our disposal all the material which it’s self perception yields it; we assure the patient of the strictest discretion and place at his service our experience in interpreting material that has been influenced by the unconscious… This pact constitutes the analytic situation.

Freud - An outline of Psychoanalysis (1940a [1938], SE XXIII 173.

[scifipinups]

On this day...

Mariette Hartley - June 21, 1940

As “Zarabeth” in the Star Trek TOS episode “All Our Yesterdays”, 1969

[monicasaiplayground]

6317 - Dana two beautiful French girls holdings hands in 1940a makeup and fashion walking down a Paris street at night

[outoftowninac]

A SUCCESSFUL CALAMITY

1940

A Successful Calamity is a two-act comedy by Clare Kummer first produced in 1917. 

Clare Beecher Kummer (1873-1958) was the great niece of American writer Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom’s Cabin). In addition to being a playwright (mostly of comedies), Kummer also wrote music and lyrics for the theatre. Perhaps her most successful play was Her Master’s Voice (1933), which was filmed in 1936 and was twice made for television. 

The entire play takes place in the Wilton home in New York. In it, a wealthy industrialist (Henry Wilton) tests the loyalty of his spoiled children and selfish wife by pretending to be broke.

The original production opened on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on February 5, 1917. Produced by Arthur Hopkins, the cast featured William Gillette (Kummer’s cousin) as Henry Wilton and Estelle Winwood, as Emma Wilton. It ran 144 performances. The play took the summer off and returned on October 10, 1917, this time at the Plymouth Theatre (now the Gerald Schoenfeld).  

In February 1934 there was a revival at the Cherry Lane Theatre (now considered off-Broadway) starring Paul Gilmore as Henry and his real-life daughter Virginia Gilmore as Emily, Mr. Wilton’s daughter. In addition to owning and managing the Cherry Lane Theatre, Mr. Gilmore also produced and directed the production.  

A new production of A Successful Calamity opened in Atlantic City at the Garden Pier Theatre on July 29, 1940. It starred Walter Hampden, dubbed ‘the first gentleman of the stage’. By 1940, the Garden Pier Theatre was one of the last legit venues in Atlantic City to be programming live theatre, albeit only in the summertime. Instead of new plays, the Garden Pier presented established Broadway hits with name stars aimed at vacationers. 

This was Hampden’s Atlantic City debut. 

Walter Hampden (1870-1955) was a classically-trained actor who had played Hamlet three times on Broadway. In 1925 he took over management of a vaudeville house on Upper Broadway, and renamed it Hampden's Theatre. Hampden was president of the Players' Club for 27 years. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1952. 

The production was supposed to kick off in Mount Kisco NY on July 15, 1940, but postponed due to Hampden’s film work in Hollywood. Instead, it began on July 23rd at the New Brighton Theatre in Brighton Beach, NY. 

“What was sharp and up-to-the-minute in '17 seems to need a shot in the arm in 1940. Little comedies like this should trot along briskly but last night, particularly in the first act, the cast frequently seemed to be dragging it along by the halter.” ~ ROBERT FRANCIS, BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE

Hampden’s supporting cast included: Mildred Baker, Alexander Campbell, Arthur Tell, Norman Stuart, Robert Kerr, Henry Mawbray, Harry Neville, Arden Young, Tamara Choate, and Florence Young. David Leonard directed the production.

In November, Hamden and the production launched an extensive tour of the Southern States starting in Hagerstown MD. During the tour, Hamden was also appearing on movie screens in Cecil B. DeMille’s North West Mounted Police, alongside Gary Cooper and Lon Chaney Jr. 

In 1932 a feature film adaptation was released starring George Arliss and Mary Astor. 

The film opened in Atlantic City at the Warner Theatre on the Boardwalk on September 17, 1932. 

[quirky-book-reads]

The Land Girls of Goodwill House, #4

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