Our dear grandmother was an actress & a performer at heart, illustrated by her glamorous pose and the "come-hither" expression in her eyes. Having a great sense of humor, no doubt she was simply joking around for the camera!!
At her happiest on stage, julia was born in an era where good methodist girls did NO SUCH THING! And although I can easily imagine she had dreams of bigger stages, I am grateful that she was able to satisfy at least PART of those dreams by devoting as much time as possible singing in the choir, also as a soprano soloist, acting in church plays, performing piano recitals and even accompanying a silent film or two, I've been told.
PERFORMANCE was the breath in her body, the light in her eyes and the fire in her heart. Sadly she was tied down with 4 young children by the time she was 30 and dealt with much stress and strife in her homelife throughout the decades. I have a strong feeling there was alot more beneath the surface, a true ARTIST, if anyone took the time to really know her. I love her and acknowledge her bright spark and the creative juices that flowed through her veins.
Thank you, mimi, for that part of you... inside of me. XO
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4 comments:
These photos are wonderful and so much more exotic than the ones in my family album
I came by to invite you to BlogBlast4Peace and was completely caught up in the life of this remarkable woman. Thank you for sharing your mimi.
Nice pictures its great!
Wow, how blessed and what beautiful words. What a moving tribute to a beautiful, strong and gifted woman who has a grand daughter who is also beautiful, strong and gifted. Hugs Julz
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