Wednesday's Attic

www.wednesdaysattic.com I wondered why all these vintage post cards featured fish. Fish are funny and foolish when they are applied to ordinary situations. So I checked Wiki- Now I know about April Fish! April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes andhoaxes on each other. In Italy, France and Belgium, children and adults traditionally tack paper fishes on each other's back as a trick and shout "April fish!" in their local languages (pesce d'aprile!, poisson d'avril! and aprilvis! in Italian, French and Flemish, respectively). Such fish feature prominently on many French late 19th to early 20th century April Fools' Day postcards

www.wednesdaysattic.com It is really amazing that kids are not terrified of the Easter Bunny He is likely some kind of space alien He smokes He is sneaky  He is weird looking He collects babies for fun has a flatulence problem (Eats too many eggs) Shows up at work after an all nighter with an obvious hang over Teaches kids about the joys of Evil deeds Tries to make friends by impersonating Jebus Obviously needs psychological help Is just waiting for some alone time with you.

www.wednesdaysattic.com So... You are going to boil me and have me for dinner? I wanted to make a post for Valentine's day. I stumbled across these vintage & retro Valentines.  quite a few of them are hilarious. The sort you would HATE to get from the boy in your class that you had a crush on! Not sure I feel the love here. Unless the giver is a steak lover. But the whole meat cleaver thing.. Loving Skeletons as I do, I would adore to be given this one! 'So I threaten you with a big GUN!' Creepy. I want to run you through! Is that a Banana or are you just happy to see me? 'I'll nail you'? WTF? This one is moveable so you can demonstrate how you will push  your intended into the jaws of death, if she refuses you! Winner! Just nasty. This would ruin any girls Valentines day. (You gave me dentures!) Recycled Halloween cat. This is a bit for...

www.wednesdaysattic.com Look at these beautiful photos of Paris just after the turn of the century. You can see more of these wonderful color photos (not colorized!) HERE

www.wednesdaysattic.com I want a visit on my Birthday too! But. .  I have to wait it's not till April. sigh

www.wednesdaysattic.com This morning Jeff and I decided to go into Downtown L.A. to check out a book shop that I heard about. It was fabulous! It is in a beautiful old building that was once a bank. It is called The Last Book Store. You can read all about it HERE on their webpage! I saw this skeleton in the window on the way in and I was excited! View from the second floor where all books are just a dollar. We may find a clue with this magnifying glass mobile Why is A Raven like a Writing desk? Science Fiction is kept here in the safe! Come on in! Tunnel of Books- Down the Rabbit hole! Inspiration was flying around everywhere! Jeff as seen through books. They even have a record album section! 45's too! Upstairs there were Artists lofts/shops. Awesome works there. Some old doors that were hanging around in a back hall. Love. Since we were already do...