Written on the back of this 1960's photo "Dancing girls at a service club" Key West Florida
Stop. Stare. Consider this. These women were probably in their very early 20's, if that, in 1960. They would be at least 80 in 2020. They would be somebody's grannies.
A few years ago I went to look at Old Town house where I took some photos. The older woman owner was in the house and showed me around. She showed me photos of herself before she was married and had children - photos of a young vibrant dancing girl. She wasn't a harlot - simply a young girl proud of her body who showed it off a bit. She had framed photos of herself, her husband, and children all over the house that chronicled her life. She was eager to tell me all about her life in Key West and the events that occurred in the house where she spent her entire life.
I love this town.
Sucks getting old
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ReplyDeleteGreat little story, Gary. Just goes to show, when an old-timer wants to share a little of their history with you, sit down and listen. 99 times out of a hundred, you'll learn something worthwhile.
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