Doesn’t this 1950s snapshot call out for a story? The happy woman holding the handbag is obviously the star of the event, since she is the only one wearing a corsage. But what kind of occasion is it? A retirement party? A birthday party?
Here’s my guess. She is the long serving president of the garden club who is finally stepping down. As a sign of gratitude, or perhaps relief, the club members have given her a handbag. They knew she would like it because she was always complaining about the small size of her purse. However the woman seated directly next to her, the one with a sour look on her face, approved of the gift for another reason. You know what they say about hell and handbags…
And now I’d love to hear your stories.
I loved this. Thanks for the laughs! And who will let the cat out of the bag?