Life-Saver

Well, our power went out during another major midwest storm on the afternoon of July 4th, so apologies, I haven't had much time to put a proper AEET post together. But alas, a few days later the electric is finally back on here now (as of like 15 minutes ago, seriously whew!), and as long as I was logged in and updating THOIA, I wanted to get something cool posted here quickly in the meantime as well. I stumbled upon this fab image in an old 1940's LIFE Magazine back issue, and luck be damned, the exact issue number and date unfortunately has gone amiss from my notes. So after a few grueling days minus AC and streamin' TV, a cute Wint-O-Green gal snowskiing in a bikini with dreams of a Palm Beach getaway seemed like the perfect post subject.

Bathing Beauties

It might sound weird to some, but it's actually too goddamn hot to go swimming on this freakishly sweltering 4th of July-- *pants! But that ain't gonna stop me from enjoying (and sharin') the sizzlin' sight of a trio of sweet lil bathing beach beauties! This was a nice collection I spotted at an antique mall last week (didn't buy 'em, if you're wondering), and I just liked the way they were arranged in the case, along with that equally interesting painting leaned up there in the background. Unlike the rare, and much higher quality, earlier era bisque bathing beauties from Germany, these porcelain gals were made in midcentury Japan, and are somewhat common in this time zone, --though these three with their unique poses and lovely, glossy paint jobs were new to me! Post rounded out with an adorable old beach post card I found recently as well!

Murray-Go-Round & Round

We're kickin' off July 2026 whilst kickin' up our heels with a collection of oppressive dance moves courtesy of this swingin', midcentury, Arthur Murray (Dance Studios) waaay back magazine back issue. Yes sir, Murray-Go-Round is absolutely full of great photos and fun articles, in particular, the "do's and don'ts" of proper / improper dance floor / ballroom etiquette. And of course, the "don'ts" are way more interesting than the "do's", so that's what we'll focus on today for all the show-offs, hikers, hoggers, and marathon champs (you know who you are!) reading this helpful, timeless info. Okay then, have yourselves a ball, and to the ladies: please feel free to grind your face powder into my dinner jacket. Honestly, --I don't mind!