Lusting Beauty of Serendipity

It was serendipity to be sure. I took a walk today in the warm breezes of coastal Florida.
My nose caught aromas that stirred memories inside of me from times long past, when summers were hot and there always seemed to be plenty of time to while away.

I was surfing the net later on and came upon Cover Browser .

I found just the illustrations to convey those past summers to you!


He Means "No Swimming!" V.M. Hoople


Shallow Dive George Brehm


Cut Grass or Play Baseball Angus MacDonall


Kiss for Ice Cream Henry Hintermeister


Pooch Doesn't Want to Swim Henry Hintermeister


Gone Fishing without Fido Angus MacDonall

Lusting Beauty . . .

Of Vintage Magazine Covers


Although masculine figures are used today to sell a variety of products,


The use of the nude male figure as a symbol of strength,


Of tradition,


Or of academics and culture is missing from today's covers.


Even the notion of a quick dip in the pond has taken on sexual overtones.