Antiques, Museums, & Rosie the Riveter

 A few weeks ago, we took my Father to see an army airfield museum.

He likes that kind of stuff.

And so do I.

Because wherever there is a museum, you will find

ANTIQUES.

So off we went!

Won't you come inside with us?

Look at these sweet young faces.

Brave young men who had a passion for their country and for flying.

Did I mention my Step Son is in the army?

There were also bigger pieces for the museum, outside.

Bebe was having a ball.

Can you tell?

With her pink sunglasses on.

Inside were images, artifacts, even pieces of engines.

All telling the story of airmen and their craft

facing battles overseas, many which seemed overwhelming

and all consuming.

But, that didn't stop them.

I think that is what I like about museums like this.

Men AND women, brave souls facing

incredible challenges head on.

I admire that.

 Looking back now, we can see their tools

were not as "tekkie" as they are today.

What will things be like when Bebe is a twenty something?

Not all of the artifacts were geared toward men.

I really liked this beautiful wedding gown

from the forties.

It was actual wedding attire worn

by a local airman and his bride.

And here was a set up of what the typical
office desk would have had on it.

Wouldn't we LOVE to have these now?

Isn't it funny how time changes things but we

still have a penchant for antiques?

One day when I'm like 90, I'll be in an antique store

and my great grandaughter will say
"Hey, look!" There's one of those OLD

iPod things!

I think I can wait on that.