Wordless Wednesday: Sad
To my knowledge, this is the only doll that I’ve ever owned. I’ve had countless plush toys, especially stuffed bears, but this is the only doll. My mother bought her for me when I was about 5 years old. My older sister and two friends (who are sisters) each got the same doll at the same time. The dolls came with the red lace-trimmed dress she’s wearing in this picture, a white flannel nightgown with tiny red flowers on it, a mint green play dress, and two pairs of shoes (red ones and white ones). I still have the doll and all three outfits, but of course the shoes are a distant memory. The paint that defines her eyes has started to run due to age (she’s nearly 30 years old!) , so she looks like she’s crying. The look is appropriate today.
And that’s a lot of words for “Wordless” Wednesday.
is a meme brought to you by Kdubs, based on an original idea by Uisce.
November 27th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Sorry for your sadness. The doll is quite a treasure.
November 27th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
I love the poignancy of this image. It’s beautifully lit, resulting in a very soft texture that almost invites (careful) play. Great memory!
My latest image is now up, too:
http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2007/11/wordless-wednesday-twin-towers.html
Hope you have a wonderful WW!
November 27th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
what a beautiful capture!!
November 27th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a doll cry before. :’(
November 28th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Wow! That’s so awsome that you still have the doll that you got when you were 5! Seems like it’s in a pretty good shape!
November 28th, 2007 at 12:26 am
What a bittersweet photo. She is definitely priceless.
Happy WW!
November 28th, 2007 at 12:53 am
Oh she really look sad…
November 28th, 2007 at 1:12 am
What a treasure…brings back a multitude of memories I’m sure. Happy WW!
November 28th, 2007 at 1:17 am
She looks lost and sad. She is beautifully kept for her age. It’s a lovely photo.
November 28th, 2007 at 1:36 am
Happy WW and I hope you have a nice day.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:20 am
sad but its wonderful photo for today’s ww!
Thanks for visiting earlier.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:35 am
This photo has beautiful composition. I am sorry for sadness, but enjoyed looking at your childhood treasure.
Kim
November 28th, 2007 at 4:11 am
Dang you’re good with a camera – it looks like a still shot from an animated movie or something.
November 28th, 2007 at 5:43 am
Great WW photo! Remarkable that you still have a doll that survived for 30 years. I wish I still had my comic books from 30 years ago…
I have a George Bush cartoon waiting for you.
peace, Villager
November 28th, 2007 at 7:13 am
I hope your day gets better.
November 28th, 2007 at 8:16 am
My daughter only has one doll also. I can almost feel with the sadness of the doll here! great photo.
November 28th, 2007 at 8:17 am
Very dedicated of you to keep the doll all these years…Happy WW
November 28th, 2007 at 8:49 am
i am sorry you are sad today. The doll is a wonderful keepsake, do not let that go!!
November 28th, 2007 at 9:20 am
She does look very sad.
The doll in Zoe’s stroller (for my WW pic) is also my doll. Zoe loves her… and also one that is much older (one from 1973!). She’s claimed them as her own.
November 28th, 2007 at 9:22 am
That is so wonderful that you still have something from your childhood. I’m sorry that you are feeling sad today. Always remember that things will get better. Thanks for stopping by!
November 28th, 2007 at 9:23 am
I have a doll handed down from my mom. Probably 40+ years old! This one is a true treasure, but needs a kleenex.
Lori
November 28th, 2007 at 10:36 am
So cute. Thanks for sharing!
November 28th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
i had a doll w/ a tear and she always brought tears to myeyes so I did not like to look at her too often which is sad too
November 28th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
She does look sad, doesn’t she. Poor thing. I agree. She needs a hankie.
November 28th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
What a great post/picture. You really captured a mood with the lighting. Don’t be sad, though be Happy WW
November 28th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
I’m sorry, but in that lighting she looks kinda scary – or maybe I’ve just watched one too many Chucky movies ;-)
Happy WW :P
November 28th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
A very loved doll!
November 28th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Oh, how moviestar of her! ;-)
November 28th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
I don’t have any of my childhood toys. Hope your days get brighter. I feel a bit like you right now too.
November 28th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
What a pretty looking doll, looks like she is in good shape to be so old ;)
Thanks for dropping by my place earlier and for the awesome comments on my photo taken at Hearst Castle, California!!
November 28th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
That is too bad. But at least you still have the doll!
November 28th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
lovely pic
November 28th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
This is a “sad” doll… hope both your days get brighter soon! It IS a wonderful photo, thanks for sharing your memories!
November 28th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Hi! Some dolls really look sad. Hope you feel okay now. Take care.