A few weeks ago, I took my daughter to the Southwest Regionals Baton Twirling Championship in Amarillo. Bridgy is a novice twirler who represents a new generation in the sport. She is fortunate to take baton twirling lessons in Oklahoma from one of the only coaches in the entire state. World Baton Twirling Day While we […]
Kip the Majorette
This is kinda scary, friends. I’ve reached that age where I’m starting to once again want dolls. At least of the Topper Dawn variety. Topper Dawn Majorette Dolls via Virgin-Archer on Flickr This is Kip the Majorette, a 6 1/2 inch doll by Topper Dawn. I mentioned in a blog post a few months ago […]
1970 Dolls: The Dawn Doll by Topper
Meeting Dawn In 1974, we moved from Sigman Street in Southern California to London Lane in Colorado Springs. A year or so later, a little girl with a case full of Topper Dawn Dolls appeared in the house next door. Her parents were divorced and she’d come to visit her dad for the summer. […]
Maiden Yamboree Queen Laid To Rest
For the Yamboree Queen I saw her standin on her front lawn just twirlin her baton… –From Springsteen’s Nebraska *** My mom recently made a trip to California. Before she left I sent her an email. I had something pressing I wanted to tell her: Dear Mom, I’m glad you’ve been with me all these years. *** If […]