On Hallowe’en the thing you must do Is pretend that nothing can frighten you An’ if somethin’ scares you and you want to run Just let on like it’s Hallowe’en fun.

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I always thought Sweetest Day was started simply to sell more flowers and chocolate. The holiday was actually created by a candy maker in Cleveland during the Great Depression who felt the city’s orphans, shut-ins and homeless were neglected. Along with his fellow confectioners, he gave out little gifts to the underprivileged. In honor of […]

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Pomona, California Here’s some more shots from the LA County Fair. I love all the animals, especially this inquisitive sheep. The animals are well-fed, some don’t even want to eat any more. My sis makes a friend. We also look at cows and calves… pigs and piglets. There’s lots of food at the fair, including […]

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It all started with a bride asking me if I would take pin-up photos of her. Since then, I’ve photographed women from all walks of life. If you’re looking for a unique present for your groom or husband this is one he’ll never forget! Check out polkapinups.com for more information and a gallery. In honor […]

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Almost all of us know someone with breast cancer. Over 186 thousand women and 1,764 men were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, the most recent year numbers available from the CDC. Those numbers are scary. In the month of October, Polka Photos will donate 20% of print sales to City of Hope, “an innovative […]

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