Old messages....to lost times

James Douglas Morrison in the late 1960s

Steve Prefontaine 1951-1975

 Eugene, Hayward Field, May 29, 1975, the final race on the final day

Frank Shorter and Steve Prefontaine making an attempt to break the American record in the 5000m. Both runners had a huge influence on the emerging running boom of the 1970`s (and that never faded away !). They were at the time at the forefront of fighting to change the amateur rules that prevented top-class athletes from making a decent living out of their sports. Prefontaine embodied the true joy of running and, on the track, he was a completely fearless athlete. A few hours later, his life came to an end in a car accident. This was his last sunset....51 years ago. 

The 1972 Munich Olympic Games, 5000 meters final with Prefontaine finishing in fourth place.

Ray of Light....

Probably the best album by Madonna and one of the top pearls of 1998. Loaded with good songs...like the techno-inspired "Sky fits Heaven". Madonna was never in a better shape....

The Bollman House....

530 N. Ogden Drive, 1922, by Lloyd Wright 

Cork Facade....

Austin, Texas, 2024 by Moontower Design Build (click to enlarge)

By Amorim Cork

Destinations for a time machine....Hollywood Bowl on April 4, 1943

(Left To right) Norma Shearer, Ida Lupino, Mary Pickford, Loretta Young, Rita Hayworth & Barbara Stanwyck.‬ On that "beauty tribune" was also: Shirley Temple, Dorothy Lamour, Ginger Rogers, Rosalind Russel, Janet Gaynor, Joan Bennett, Marlene Dietrich, Irene Dunne, Lana Turner, Ingrid Bergman....

How could I miss this ? 😄....but the "six degrees of separation" from that year of 1972 are a consolation.

Tram....

 

On the Route....

..66

Monterey Pier....

Kodak signs....a rarity

A common sight anywhere in the world not long ago.

All gone....

The New York Dolls in Paris, December 1973, photo by: Alain Dejean 

Life is short....and it is NOW !

Brilliant....

"20th Century Women"

Late 70`s....another era with more simplicity. For some reason, it was the fourth time I saw this pearl. A great film (and acting) about....life ☀️

Johnny Thunders at Studentkåren....

Göteborg, November 10, 1984

Johnny Thunders - vocals, guitar, Keith Yon - bass, Michael Thimrén - guitar, Terry Chimes - drums

Here with a taste of Johnny`s raw power

Plastic....

Stretching....

Fulton....

Another day....

In the Navy....

79 years....

Attacking soon...?