Linda Hoopes

Downwind Wine: Issue #7 Upwind, lift & drag, images from Iran, 1943 history, and a hat

In this edition of #downwindwine, we're talking about synergy, sailing upwind, and exploring a little 1943 history. And a Remarkable Hat. And Irish music. #photography #historysky

#46: March 1969, trip to Tabriz & Hamadan (part 2) Kermanshah, rock sculptures and inscriptions, Hamadan, Kasvin, and back to Tehran

In this week's "Travels with K," it's 1969 and my great-aunt is on the road in northern Iran. Ancient rock sculptures, markets, and images of people and places.
#irantravel #travelphotography #historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #substack #journaling #communityschooltehran

#45: March 1969, trip to Tabriz & Hamadan From Tehran to Sultanieh, Tabriz, Rezaiah, and Sanandaj

In this week's installment of my great-aunt Katharine's travels, it's Now Ruz, the Persian New Year. She's off on a six-day, 1000+-mile road trip from Tehran. Fascinating to see Iran more than 50 years ago!
#irantravel #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #photography #travelswithk #substack

Downwind Wine: Issue #6 Common goals, emotion and language, Samhain, family history, and the Muppets

The latest issue of my quirky and eclectic newsletter includes an article on how language shapes our experience of emotion, a Samhain ritual, and a video of Gene Kelly with the Muppets. #substack #writing #sailing #familyhistory #synergy #photography #downwindwine

#43: December 1968, Trip to Egypt & Lebanon Camels on Christmas, King Tut, and ancient ruins

In this installment of Travels with K, it's December 1968 and my great-aunt is traveling in Egypt and Lebanon. She summarized her impressions in a letter to the family.
#historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #journaling #adventure #substack #storytelling #photography

#42: November/December 1968, in Tehran Stamps, a feast, copper, and planning the next trip.

In this issue of my great-aunt's adventures, it's late 1968 in Tehran and we're exploring Persian food, crafts, and colorful postage stamps. #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #womenstravel #iran #tehran #substack #journaling

Downwind Wine: Issue #5 Job resources, Flying Scots, music stories, Chiang Mai, and the Autumn Equinox

In this issue of Downwind Wine: why doing less is not a cure for burnout, sailing photography, the Hippie Trail, and a few music stories. I started this quirky, cross-topic newsletter a few months ago and am having so much fun with it! #downwindwine #sailboatracing #substack #photography #music

Emma #195: Special Feature—Will Boylan The life of a poet, teacher, and beloved family and community member

My great-grand-uncle Will was born in 1859 in Hardin County, IA, on a night so cold that a pumpkin at the fireplace was frozen on one side and baked on the other. He never married, becoming a poet and teacher. I had fun digging into his story. #familyhistory #historysky #genealogy #poetry #substack

#39: March/April 1968: Trip to India Taj Mahal, Living Goddess, tigers in the wild, houseboat, and sarees

In this installment of Travels with K, it's March 1968 and we're in India and Nepal with a colorful trip to Kashmir. If you need a break from the everyday world, take this journey with me.
#travelsky #india #kashmir #livinggoddess #womenstravel #familyhistory #nepal #tigertops

Downwind Wine: Issue #4 Management, photography, 1940s co-ops, gorgeous guitar, and more sailboat racing

The latest issue of Downwind Wine is, as always, a stew of miscellany—1940s consumer co-ops, classic management articles, a photography project, a sailboat racing story...come on over and check it out.
#substack #philadelphiahistory #historysky #familyhistory #sailing #cooperatives #52frames

Emma #193: January 1943 Rationing, Ice Follies, smallpox vaccination, and Bobbie turns four

In my great-grandmother's journal, it's January 1943. World War II, rationing, and a visit to the Ice Follies (with a side trip into the origin of pinups). #historysky #familyhistory #journaling #genealogy #substack #womenshistory #worldwarII

#37: December 1967, Traveling in Iran (Part 4) Pictures from Natanz & Kashan

This week's installment of my great-aunt's travels is mostly pictures. Natanz is now one of the main nuclear sites in Iran. In 1967 it was a very different place. #historysky #iranhistory #womenstravel #familyhistory #substack

Downwind Wine: Issue #3 Requisite variety, yard sale, flowers, and "the list"

My new Substack publication, Downwind Wine, is a mashup of professional and personal interests, along with some photography. It's not for everyone, but it's a bunch of fun to write! In this issue: requisite variety, flowers, a buy-nothing yard sale, and a squirrel on the run.

Emma #191: November 1942 Roller skates, mittens, and the Thanksgiving parade (and the war, of course)

In this week's installment of my great-grandmother's journals, it's November 1942. I learned why Lucky Strike changed their packaging from green to white and which Thanksgiving parade is the oldest in the U.S. #familyhistory #historysky #mediapa #journaling #worldwarii #genealogy

#35: December 1967, Tribal Migration near Shiraz A seasonal migration of the Qashqai people

While traveling in Iran in 1967, my great-aunt captured these images of a tribal migration near Shiraz. Enjoy this week's installment of Travels with K!

#iran #qashqai #historysky #travelsky #familyhistory #womenshistory

Downwind Wine: Issue #2 Playing with AI, Persian history, technology and change, and sailboat racing

Interested in a mashup of organizational effectiveness, photography, sailing, music, and whatever else is in my brain? Check out Issue #2 of my new #substack. A little quirky, and a lot of fun.

#34: December 1967, Traveling in Iran (Part 2) Visits to Shiraz and Persepolis

In the latest installment of my great-aunt's travels, it's late 1967, she's teaching in Tehran, and is exploring Shiraz and Persepolis on her winter break. I had fun going through her slides to pick out images to share. #iran #persepolis #familyhistory #womenshistory #womenstravel #genealogy

About - Downwind Wine A multifaceted look at resilience, change, sailing, music, morning walks, and whatever else is on my mind. Click to read Downwind Wine, a Substack publication.

Replacing a couple of longer-form newsletters with a lighter, cross-topical playground. #resilience #organizationalchange #everydaybeauty #familyhistory #music #substack #findingmyvoice

Emma #189: September 1942 Bike riding, letters to soldiers, hats, shoes, and snake oil

It's September 1942. My great-grandmother is riding her bike, writing letters to soldiers, and chasing after her three-year-old granddaughter. Enjoy the next installment of Emma's journal!
#womenshistory #journaling #mediapa #worldwarii #familyhistory #genealogy #substack

Emma #188: August 1942 Bicycle, sugar rationing, co-operatives, and local excursions

It's August 1942. World War II is raging, and my great-grandparents are living in the Philadelphia area with my grandparents. I have so much fun researching and annotating GGM Emma's journals--if you enjoy history told through the details of daily life, come follow along! #familyhistory #journaling

#32: October/November 1967, Around Tehran The new symphony hall, sending presents, Persian food, street scenes

It's 1967 in Tehran. My great-aunt is teaching school, enjoying Persian food, listening to André Watts in the new concert hall, sending Christmas gifts to 8-year-old me and my sisters, and taking pictures of the people and places around her. #familyhistory #iran #substack #womenshistory #journals

#31: October 1967, Tabriz & the Caspian Village celebrations, street scenes, and the Russian border

In digging through my great-aunt's files, one of my favorite things is the slides she took while traveling. In October 1967, she went from Tehran to Tabriz and the Caspian...this entry in the "Travels with K" project is mostly pictures! #iran #familyhistory #travel #journaling #womenshistory

Emma #186: June 1942 World War II, farmer's market, and bicycling culottes

I'm continuing to publish weekly installments of my great-grandmother's journals with comments and images. This week it's June 1942 and World War II is raging, while life in Media, PA goes on.

#womenshistory #familyhistory #journaling #worldwarII #mediapa
emmasjournal.substack.com/p/emma-186-j...

#30: October 1967, The Coronation Lots of ceremonial lights and decorations, and a 1967 newspaper

My great-aunt was living in Tehran in October, 1967, when the Shah held an opulent coronation ceremony. She captured pictures of the lights and decorations, and saved a newspaper commemorating the event. So interesting to have a window into this time and place! #tehran #shah #iran #familyhistory

#29: Trip to Hamadan Ancient history, a visit to the Mission, and street scenes

In 1967, while my great-aunt Katharine was teaching in Tehran, she did a lot of traveling. This week's installment of her photos and letters describes a trip to Hamadan, an ancient city in Iran. travelswithk.substack.com/p/29-trip-to...
#iran #hamadan #womenshistory #familyhistory

Emma #184: April 1942 Tell gets a job, Easter lamb cake, badminton, and Valley Forge

In this week's installment of my great-grandmother's journals, it's April 1942 and I dug into Easter lamb cakes, the Fuller Brush Man, nasturtiums, and Valley Forge.
#familyhistory #mediapa #journaling #womenshistory

#28: September/October 1967 Walking around in Tehran, opening a bank account, and Persian music

I'm having so much fun reading about and sharing my great-aunt's sojourn in pre-revolution Tehran, where she taught at an international school. This week: Persian music, street scenes, banking, and Baháʼí.

#iran #tehran #familyhistory #womenshistory #substack #worldtravel

#27: September 1967 Social events, trip to the mountains, and life in Tehran

For a little insight into life in Iran nearly 60 years ago, check out my great-aunt's letters from her time teaching in Tehran. I'm sharing her stories and images in weekly installments—it's free to subscribe! #travelswithk #substack #iranhistory #tehranhistory #familyhistory #laboroflove #teachers

It is fascinating!

#26: August/September 1967, in Tehran Tour of Tehran University, chador, pickled eggplant, first grade class

In 1967 my great-aunt Katharine began teaching at an international school in Tehran. I'm sharing weekly installments of her letters and pictures. Here's this week's post.
#iranhistory #tehranhistory #womenshistory #iran #tehran #communityschool