Vintage Photo Friday

Yes, I'm a copy-catter. Natalie, Sara, Annika and a few others have posted vintage photos on Fridays. I really like the idea.

Below is a photo of my brother, Ken. I'm assuming that Ken's around 6 years old in this picture. That would make the year about 1951. We lived in a house that my Dad designed on Castle Heights Avenue in the Beverlywood section of West Los Angeles. I was two when we moved away, so I don't remember living there. I drive by often though, so I know that the house is still there, still looking cool, modern and not like the other tract houses on the block.

I love how my Mom rolled up Ken's jeans. Those are the biggest cuffs I've ever seen! I guess she wasn't into sewing in those days. It looks like my brother is holding some sort of toy banjo. It turns out that music became his life. Even after law school, Ken decided that he wanted to pursue a career in music. He now lives in North Carolina with his wife, Ginny. Ken builds guitars, dulcimers and other stringed instruments. He's released several CDs; teaches and performs all over the country and is living the life he's always wanted.

Here's a fairly recent photo of Ken, playing the dulcimer at a festival, dressed in vintage clothing. Yeah, he's a character!

Happy Weekend, everyone!