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TBT: My Big Hat Days

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Real Estate Agent

I couldn't help but notice that many of the pictures posted as "Throw Back Thursday" this week featured "big hair" images from the 1970s and 1980s.  I have some of those too, but have mortal disdain of them, and can't quite muster up enough courage to post them just yet.

However, I will share this photo of me taken when I was about 18 months old.  While it wasn't quite my big hair days, it definitely was my big hat days.

Somehow, I think I was born at the perfect time and place in history.  I've seen some of the best decades. They were filled with innocence, change, progression, and turmoil.  But always, there has been the lessons and experiences that forge who we are, but left to wonder what may come!


Myrl Jeffcoat - 18 Months

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Comments(18)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Oh Myrl, you write so beautifully and poignantly too. I love your language and your sense of yourself. Great picture too

Aug 21, 2014 05:10 AM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Darling!  It's a wonder you didn't topple over with that big thing on your head!

Aug 21, 2014 05:11 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Sheila Anderson - Thank you Kind Lady!  I do have a strong sense of self, at least on some days.

Catherine Ulrey - Ain't it the truth!  I will admit however, the hat was fairly lightweight.  It was made out of silk, and starched to the max to make it stand like that.  My mother made those hats for me. . .I don't know what that says about her. . .LOL

Aug 21, 2014 05:17 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Oh Myrl! That is the cutest, most beautiful, charming, interesting, gorgeous baby photo I've ever seen! I'm not just trying to flatter you, I'm very serious! Your beautiful face, eyes, smile, and that look of innocent wonder. You were born at the right time for all the right reasons. I love the hat and how it matches your eyes too!!!

Aug 21, 2014 07:49 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

 You looks oh so cute, great picture and I  see the resemblance that is you that twinkle in your eye.

Aug 21, 2014 09:18 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Myrl-What a wonderful pic. I love the hat.

Aug 21, 2014 10:01 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl,

OMG, what a glamour gal...I love it.  Indeed the experiences forge we are and for the best.  A

Aug 21, 2014 10:27 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton
The Nines Team At Keller Williams - Stockton, CA
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

Myrl ... I have some of those pictures (not nearly as cute) but mine are all black and white!  

Aug 21, 2014 12:09 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

That is certainly a very, big hat! I wore a lot of hats as a child too. I need to find those photos!

Aug 21, 2014 12:34 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Myrl, Your "big hat" photo is one of the most beautiful baby photos I've ever seen!  I have to agree with you about being born the perfect time in history, life was simple and we felt safe.

Aug 21, 2014 01:22 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Great picture Myrl, of your big hat days, I like the contrasting color of the hat to the rest of the photo

Aug 21, 2014 01:38 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Oh Myrl, I love it. My mom didn't put bonnets on me because it was so hot in Miami. I did put them on my little girl though. 

Aug 21, 2014 11:45 PM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I agree with Patricia.  My, what big eyes you have.  Great photo.  One you will always treasure, Myrl!

Aug 22, 2014 03:09 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Myrl,

The photo is priceless! Your eyes are so full of laughter and fun expectations! Love the bonnet..you wore it beautifully!

Aug 22, 2014 10:23 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Myrl, Geez, you look just like a beautiful little Pagent Girl. It certainly did catch your joyous personality. I think you should use this as your online photo for a month. Maybe that would be a fun challenge if we all changed our photos to when we were little. That would surely confuse the consumers out there when we show up looking more like their parents or even worse, I just can't can't say " grandparents", yikes! 

Aug 23, 2014 12:58 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the memories and the wonderful photograph.

Have a very special week with your camera in hand.

Aug 23, 2014 11:24 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Myrl, thanks for creating the old farts AR group  and I think it will do very well. cute picture of you. I guess I did not realize Thursday are throw back days. 

Aug 24, 2014 05:53 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Cute picutre.   I am going to take a wild guess and say that was just before the 'Old Farts group'

Aug 29, 2014 02:54 AM