I love this dreamy throwback photograph, taken on the outer banks of North Carolina circa 1960. My beautiful mother in law Mary (on the right), adored this summer refuge where her parents owned a home. She is pictured here with her best friend Dottie. When I look at their carefree expressions I can almost feel the warm breeze and the lazy days of summers past. I love her retro swimsuit too which she sewed by hand. She left us two years ago after a brief illness. At her memorial service, I met a lovely older couple who spoke of Mary (as we all did) with love and adoration. As we reminisced I couldn’t stop staring at the elegantly dressed woman who seemed so hauntingly familiar. As I held out my hand, she introduced herself as Dottie…
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Shangri-La 
Sweet memories eh 🙂
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Very nice.
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That is a lovely photograph.
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OMG.. Classic shot.. amazing feeling overall.. on the paper must be even better! cheers from Ireland, Swav
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What a lovely photograph and touching story.
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Thank you Karen. She was a lovely woman!
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Thanks so much for playing along this week.
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That is a really lovely shot!!
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Thank you Tiny🌼
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There is something very special in old photographs. I truly love the photo and the story behind it:)
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Sweet story, your affection for your mother in law comes through.
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Thank you. She was wonderful…
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Lovely photo and wonderful story..Thank you….Dave 🙂
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Thank you kindly. She was a wonderful woman 🙂
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Maybe it will help you if I tell you that the photo stopped showing. And I’m curious. 🙂
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Now try 🙂 My thanks again.
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Ohhh, how very beautiful, thank you!
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I love it too. Thank you.
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