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東京
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One day I will print out the histories I write on archival heavyweight paper, attach the associated cover in an appropriate mount, and free up some space in my albums.
A 1919 envelope from a WWI US Army chaplain opens a remarkable family history: his brother's martyrdom in the Italian Resistance against the Nazis, and his own role in the canonisation of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini.
tinyurl.com/yeyvjpn9
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In the 80s, I was living at a small outback station on the Nullarbor, pop. 8, 750km from the nearest sizeable town. No radio, no TV, just my walkman and a good supply of batteries. One of my favourite songs from the Electric Dreams soundtrack cassette.
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A 1919 envelope from a WWI US Army chaplain opens a remarkable family history: his brother's martyrdom in the Italian Resistance against the Nazis, and his own role in the canonisation of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini.
tinyurl.com/yeyvjpn9
#philately
This round postbox, photographed in the early morning sunlight, is enjoying its retirement on the front verandah of a rather rickety bric-a-brac store in Teradomariuedamachi, Niigata Prefecture.
#postboxsaturday
I see some ridiculous prices on eBay for covers, but perhaps the most ridiculous things is this mass migration to eBay international shipping.
My wife and I have a new pair of matching cups for our morning coffee and while they don't make the coffee taste any better, they do make us smile. Which is an even better way to start the day!
My latest article on Australian slogan cancels explores Education Week 1947. As you read, I invite you to consider the parallels with education in your own country, as the issues it raises are both universal and timeless.
tinyurl.com/8jzehwym
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A few days ago, I was visiting the Yoshikawa sake store in Murakami, Niigata prefecture, Japan, where this 1956 round postbox is located. Also pictured are some folding screens from inside the store.
#postboxsaturday
I wrote a mini essay on this manhole cover. You can read it here:
tinyurl.com/2w23j4eu
#manholecover #manhole
Road Trip Day 5
We continue our drive down the Niigata coastline, stopping at various fishing villages along the way. At Izumozaki, we visited a restored cable-tool oil well, which operated from 1897 to 1985. It features on the local manhole covers. Also enjoyed a morning snack.
Road Trip Day 4
Murakami in Niigata is famous as the site of the world’s first salmon hatchery, est. in the 18th century. Today, salmon is prepared here in over 100 ways, but drying is most popular. We visited a shop famous for this method, who let us go into their drying area.
Road Trip Day 3
A beautiful day cruising along the Sasagawa coastline, departing Kuwagawa Fishing Port, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
How a single embossed "FF" on an 1869 cover led to a forgotten French officier de marine turned scientist, and a Philadelphia mining engineer who founded modern geology in Japan.
tinyurl.com/4ye54rdb
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