September 2012 ~ Picture People

I enjoyed wandering around the seeing so many entertainers. Some were formal.
The gentleman below was doing a great job in a beer tent. Nice Taylor guitar, too!

The three young gentlemen below were outside the beer tent and had put up a cardboard sign that said something like, "Support struggling college musicians."

They lacked much applification. But, they were quite good!

Meet Jon.

As I listened to them, I remembered back to my first playing days....when we made music with a stick and a rock around the new invention: Fire!

Meet Jimmy:

Meet Trevor:

Here is Trevor in action.

I am a bit worried about Jimmy. The strings go away from the body, bud! Then again, it could be like the new math. Maybe it is some very cool new way of playing the guitar. :)

My sincere thanks to you all!

Music at the DJJD's

I enjoyed wandering around the seeing so many entertainers. Some were formal. The gentleman below was doing a great job in a beer tent. Ni...

Music at the DJJD's

I saw this couple sitting against a fountain in the park. They were gracious enough to let me take their photo.

Meet Maddie and Whistle. I had to ask twice whether I heard the young man's name correctly. I can't recall meeting anyone named Whisle before!

They came from N. Carolina but have family in the area.

And meet Diane.

She is part of the crew of Minnesota's Captain Jack Sparrow. If I had more hair, I may take up this pirate thing. That...and there's that taking care of the parrot thing.

My sincere thanks to you all!

The Rest of the Celebration: The Crowds and Entertainment

? I saw this couple sitting against a fountain in the park. They were gracious enough to let me take their photo. Meet Maddie and Whistle...

The Rest of the Celebration: The Crowds and Entertainment

The other day I was walking through Union Square when I spotted this gorgeous woman. I rushed through the crowds and finally caught up with her and asked if I could take her photo. We exchanged cards so hopefully you will see a lot more of her very soon!

On The Go Near Union Square

The other day I was walking through Union Square when I spotted this gorgeous woman. I rushed through the crowds and finally caught up with ...

On The Go Near Union Square

No small town can have a celebration without royalty. I was really impressed. Each person spoke to the crowd. They all did great! I am not sure I could have spoken in front of a few hundred people at that age! Of course, when I was that age, the world didn't have more than a few hundred people.

If you haven' seen a tractor pull, you are missing out. The idea is to have tractors, of varying size classifications, compete to see how far they can pull an ever increasing weight. Of course, smaller tractors get smaller drivers. I didn't stick around for the BIG tractors. But, they are deafening!

I believe the announcer stated that this was this little man's FIRST tractor pull competition. I LOVED his concentration. Above he is getting advice from dad and grandpa!

This was a wonderful celebration and I strongly recommend it. Check out the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield next year!

The Rest of the Celebration: Royalty and Tractor Pulls

No small town can have a celebration without royalty. I was really impressed. Each person spoke to the crowd. They all did great! I am n...

The Rest of the Celebration: Royalty and Tractor Pulls

I couldn't be more thrilled by the fact that Ilona is back from her three month stay in Provincetown. It was so wonderful catching up and hearing about all of her adventures by the sea.

Ilona is Back

I couldn't be more thrilled by the fact that Ilona is back from her three month stay in Provincetown. It was so wonderful catching up an...

Ilona is Back

Some of the townspeople were gracious enough to pose with their hardware!?

These weren't a police force or militia. They were just armed townspeople who knew they had to fight to protect what was theirs. The annual celebration is for them.

May we always remember and respect their courage and willingness to stand against those that would do them harm.

My sincere thanks to ALL who were so kind to me, fed me, and let me get close enough for some good photos and conversation. You were all most gracious.

After the Raid

Some of the townspeople were gracious enough to pose with their hardware!? These weren't a police force or militia. They were just arme...

After the Raid

Finally, the three raiders in the bank leave, after killing the teller, Joseph Lee Heywood. Mr. Heywood was the hero that day. He refused to open the safe. There is still some uncertainty about who fired the shot that killed him. It is fascinating that Mr. Heywood's ancestors still live in the area. And, a stained glass window is in the church he attended, in his memory.

The robbers mount up and being to flee.

All of the Younger brothers were wounded but managed to escape. Clell Miller and William Stiles never made it out of town.

The Escape

Finally, the three raiders in the bank leave, after killing the teller, Joseph Lee Heywood. Mr. Heywood was the hero that day. He refused ...

The Escape

Each time I get together with Alice Carey, she pulls out the most marvelous pieces of clothing from her wardrobe. Alice has a way with clothes-- she can swiftly turn an old men's suit jacket into the most elegant coat, just by adding a few bakelite buttons and a brooch. This past weekend Alice was dying to show me a dress of her mother's that she brought back from Ireland. Check out her story below and for more of her writings you can find her book HERE.

I�ve wanted Ari to photograph me in this dress for a long time. You see it was my Mother�s, and it�s the only thing of hers that I own. So a few weeks ago I brought it to New York from Ireland, where she was born.

The buttery yellow Irish linen, made even more buttery from the sun as I examine it here on the bed, hasn�t faded. The Deco styling echoes the 1920s and made me think of the Empire State Building. And on closer inspection, it appears to be handmade with the exception of the help of a sewing machine for belt hooks, two snazzy �V� darts running from bust to waist and repeated down from the shoulders. Also two similar lines from waist to just above the hem that must have given kick room to show off shoes � perhaps brown and white spectators. Everything else seems to be hand sewn.

It�s just a dress. Yes. Worth several hundred dollars in a Vintage store today. Yet, I�m left with thinking, who was that young woman (younger than I am now) who made this dress? I don�t know. My Mother died when I was barely out of my teens. When I was a child, one didn�t ask about the past. It would have been rude. So the young woman who made that dress, wasn�t the mother I knew who worked as a maid for the rich. And so the memories I�m left with are those of her clothes, always bought at the great New York department stores � Bonwits, Bergdorfs, Altmans, Tailored Women. On sale of course. Then again, wearing a Hattie Carnegie to Mass no one knew the difference but she and I.

Alice Carey Reflects on Her Mother's Vintage Dress

Each time I get together with Alice Carey, she pulls out the most marvelous pieces of clothing from her wardrobe. Alice has a way with cloth...

Alice Carey Reflects on Her Mother's Vintage Dress

As the robbers in the bank are trying to get the teller to open the safe, the street scene is getting wild.

The raiders are riding up and down the street, shooting into the air and yelling for people to get off the street.

Townspeople are firing back with shotguns, pistols, and at least two rifles. One of the Younger brothers is hit and calls for Cole to help him.

The Raid Turns Bad

As the robbers in the bank are trying to get the teller to open the safe, the street scene is getting wild. ? The raiders are riding up a...

The Raid Turns Bad

This absolutely charming lady was sitting on a bench on the edge of Central Park when I asked if I could photograph her. I was struck by her wonderful curls, eye makeup, and bright red lipstick and nails. She reminded me of my grandmother and all of her friends--woman who didn't leave the house without doing there hair and putting on their makeup. Even when my grandmother wasn't dressed up, she had to have her hair done, put on a little bit of lipstick and a spray of her favorite carnation perfume.

Near Central Park

This absolutely charming lady was sitting on a bench on the edge of Central Park when I asked if I could photograph her. I was struck by her...

Near Central Park

Except for a few people on the street, it looks nice and quiet. It should be an easy "mark".

The raiders are coming in from both the north and south ends of town.

They were trying to look inconspicuous. But, the nice horses and dusters attracted attention almost immediately.

At least two townspeople took notice as they rode in and pulled up in front of the bank.

The Beginning of the Raid

Except for a few people on the street, it looks nice and quiet. It should be an easy "mark". ? The raiders are coming in from b...

The Beginning of the Raid

This little guy was having a great time walking around.?

Mom, little sister, and baby slowed him down a bit!

The raid is about to begin.

Before the Raid: The Street: 2

This little guy was having a great time walking around.? Mom, little sister, and baby slowed him down a bit! The raid is about to begin.

Before the Raid: The Street: 2

No small town celebration would be complete without the band.

I really liked the street scene with people standing, chatting, and walking around completely in character.

I estimate people in character began walking around 15-20 minutes before the scheduled reenactment. Clearly they were enjoying the beautiful day.

Before the Raid: The Street 1

No small town celebration would be complete without the band. I really liked the street scene with people standing, chatting, and walking ...

Before the Raid: The Street 1

Lina has been working hard editing the footage for our film, which we hope to finish in the upcoming months. She sent me these wonderful stills from the documentary to share with everyone. For more updates on our progress follow us on Facebook and check out the links below!

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Advanced Style Documentary Stills

Lina has been working hard editing the footage for our film, which we hope to finish in the upcoming months. She sent me these wonderful st...

Advanced Style Documentary Stills

The ladies also played a role in the re-enactment. They weren't raiders. But, they walked up and down the street with their friends or husbands.

The outfits were wonderful!