"For me, the appeal of the past was the sophistication, elegance, and dedication of the 1940s.
I discovered World War II reenacting. I have always enjoyed history, but soon learned how terrible my knowledge of everyday life during World War II was. Reenacting has given me a chance to learn of a history that is only learned through the words of those who were there."
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comments: fashion vintage
subject: admirer date: 07.01.2004 name: lorrie comment: i really like the fact that these people wrote about why they choose to live vintage lives. sometimes it's tempting to celebrate or glorify history, but so often this action ignores many of history's tragedies and blunders that are just as important to remember.
subject: good stuff date: 07.12.2004 name: rick the masta comment: it's the juxtaposition, man. which one is the reality? it's like the superman speech at the end of kill bill 2 ... which photograph is the real identity, masked by the other life?
subject: sad? date: 07.16.2004 name: gia comment: I think I'd like these people if I knew them, but just seeing pictures I feel kinda sad for them. Anyone else?
subject: sad date: 07.17.2004 name: lori comment: I feel sadness but I think it is because I associate a lot of the "Vintageness" of these photos with the lifestyles of my grandparents, the so called "greatest generation." Listening to my grandparents reminisce about that period in history saddens me because I see them longing for their youth. It also saddens me because it seems like that was such a wonderful time to be alive in the U.S. But, as with any trip down memory lane, I’m sure it only seems that wonderful because my grandparents are only recalling the good times. Interesting comment though.
subject: Keep sad under your hat date: 07.28.2004 name: Rocko comment: Don't cry for us, Inteligensia. We all have plenty of fun...do you?
subject: o.k. date: 08.10.2005 name: C.Taylor comment: this is an amazing concept. i wish i had seen them ealier. excellent series.
