Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Marilyn Monroe’s mountainside resilience

Actress Marilyn Monroe strikes a pose for the camera against a stunning mountain and woodland backdrop. Clad in a two-piece swimsuit and high heels, she exudes confidence despite a bandaged foot supported by crutches. Her determined expression captures both her resilience and enduring glamour in the face of this clear injury. Photo: John Vachon.

Must get back on the proverbial horse with posting. Been outright catatonic for weeks; this world is doing my head in, and at a more rapid pace than ever. Well, just to show even the best of us get a knock sometimes, here is Marilyn Monroe on crutches, circa 1953.

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