For the past few weeks we’ve been in a deep-freeze in Colorado. Before going outside I have to bundle up in multiple layers of clothing, before I don my warmest coat, gloves, and hat. I may not look very stylish; … Continue reading
The title of this piece is “The Honeymoon.” I rather like the romantic setting, as the newlyweds relax together on a grassy slope beside a gentle brook, while a pair of swans glide by. Do you suppose the gentleman is … Continue reading
Back in the day when cigarette smoking was cool (and some physicians actually prescribed cigarette smoking to their patients!) tobacco companies invested heavily in advertising. One of the most successful and effective methods for spreading the word about cigarettes was … Continue reading
Be a Lookie-Loo with me and take a peek into Elizabeth Bennet’s bed chamber at the Inn at Lambton!
I’m on Austen Authors today discussing rooms and places in Jane Austen’s novels that haven’t been depicted in movie adaptations. Please click on the image to join me!
It’s National Puzzle Day. If you’re like me and enjoy solving puzzles of all kinds, here’s one of the jigsaw variety. This puzzle will reveal a scene that might be in the beginning chapter of a Regency or Austen-inspired romance. … Continue reading
Shame on Santa. He brought me new books for Christmas, but neglected to bring the shelves to put them on. That means I have to get rid of some of my existing books to make room for my new treasures. … Continue reading
Actor Alan Rickman passed away on this date in 2016. He was a beloved actor known for many roles, including the villain in the first Die Hard movie, and Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies. But I’ll always … Continue reading
In a previous post (which you can read by clicking here) I talked about how long it took for news to reach England of the death of Horatio, Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. Today marks the anniversary of … Continue reading
Hello, and happy Saturday to you!
Today I’m on the Austen Authors blog, talking about Fitzwilliam Darcy, the hero of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Was Darcy a meddling busybody, as Elizabeth Bennet supposed?
Or was he just a nice guy who tried to take care of the people he loved?
Click here or on the icon below to read the post and have your share in the conversation!
Merry Christmas! For your enjoyment, here’s a charming image of a Regency era household on Christmas morning (it’s from an old postcard). Looks like both the little girl on the balcony and the gentleman in the red coat are holding … Continue reading
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