This picture was taken in about 1946. My granddad was one of the first to bring the "Domino" line of Hereford cattle to Reno County Kansas, and proudly raised a large herd on his ranch in the early 40's and 50's. He had a habit of naming his cattle after people in the family. When his first prize cow had a calf about the same time I was born, she was given the registered name of "Mary B Domino". We were approximately 3 years old when this picture was taken. During the years I was growing up, and often into adulthood, all of my aunts and uncles endearingly called me Mary B. My uncles are all gone now and I'll probably never hear that "Mary B" again, so as part of my heritage I wanted to share this story...... Don't ya think I even looked like tarzan then?...... :)
5 comments:
Love that pic!
Sylv
Great picture! Looks like it was cut off at the top, though. I wonder if there's a story there?!
Either way, I really love this. Black and white photos from that time are beautiful.
And I can sense the great plains wind blowing there. You don't get a picture out there w/out the invisible presence of that wind.
xo
mark
Mary B! I love that pic -- shows how you've been standing strong and fierce for all your life --- you stand there in such grace and presence! No way that steer would harm such an innocent - and there you stand in full confidence -- and here you stand, the same - still.
xo
e
That is a wonderful, wonderful, picture.
Oh Mary B what a wonderful story! I bet you and Mary B were best of friends. Hey you both were curly tops too! Great photo and what a wonderful memory. Blessings to you and yours. Love and Light, Nina P
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