propaganda
this is a vintage piece of propaganda that I actually wore to school in 6th grade, much to my father's dismay....
the other shirt was a gift from a friend, in the early 90's.
ironically, I am sitting at the front door of welfare at the time I took this self portrait....single mom with four sons and no support....shooting infrared for relief....with my darkroom in the only bathroom in this 2bdrm low income housing "garden" apartment in centreville, va.
those were the days my friend...I thought they'd never end....
16 responses
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Debby Adler said (29 Jul 2008):
I wonder if my daughter will pass on her Obama shirt in the same fashion. Probably will be too worn out...
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peggy gardner said (29 Jul 2008):
well it's rather sad to me that I can still fit into a shirt I wore in the 6th grade....
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William Moore gave props (29 Jul 2008):
very very dramatic photo.....
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Diane Peterson gave props (29 Jul 2008):
two comments.#1... I can so relate..#2...this is awesome..my favorite.of all the submissions...
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Penny Nannini said (29 Jul 2008):
I love this photo Peggy, and the story that goes with it just enforces what an amazing person you are!
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John Linton gave props (29 Jul 2008):
This rocks!
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peggy gardner said (29 Jul 2008):
yes I do believe the pendulum swings both ways, one propelled by the other.
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (29 Jul 2008):
What a neat, neat photo Peggy!
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petey whitelaw gave props (29 Jul 2008):
LOVE it. timeless.
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Nora Kubach gave props (29 Jul 2008):
so great!
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Lindsay gave props (30 Jul 2008):
oh wow Peggy....i must say that this photo (more so the story behind it perhaps) brought tears to my eyes. how powerful. i am glad those days are over for you Peggy. you are one (of very few) the most strong people i know. excellent work here Peggy!!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (30 Jul 2008):
Great Photo!!!! :) Love it :)
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J. Harris Blacklist gave props (30 Jul 2008):
I still love this again.
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Glenn Buzbee gave props (4 Aug 2008):
I think this is an inspired photo; your story that goes with this image only makes it the better for it. And having been a Nixon fan back in the day, I'm really giving you props, m'lady. It's good.
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Clint Harris said (21 Aug 2008):
Such a beautiful young model Peggy, You are one of my inspirations.
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Juergen Niederer gave props (25 Aug 2008):
Fine composition!
