Why are objects usually feminine ♀ ?

‘Just curious. I have often noticed that people commonly refer to inanimate objects in the feminine sense, ie “She’s a beauty”, “Get her done”. Usually they are referring to automobiles or other inanimate objects. Is this really PC, or even courteous? Why not use “it” instead? Some say this is a Southern [US] practice, and…

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Old book published in 1874

This is my 1874 edition of Charles Darwin’s The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. It was purchased at a used book store in Tupelo, Mississippi. The original publication was in 1871, and there were several revisions, including this reprint from the 2nd English edition. Originally it was published as a two…

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In remembrance of 9-11-2001

Today we remember all of those who were injured or lost their lives on that day, 11 September, 2001. Words cannot fully express the sadness and horror. It is with great respect and care that they, their families and other loved ones are all remembered on this eleventh anniversary of a truly terrible event. Image:…

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What’s for supper, Granny?

Well, that’s just the name that mother’s grand children have stuck her with, lol. So, how many of you have either never heard of or never knew the recipe for making good ole Southern cornbread? Some people have told me that it is a “Southern dish”. Here is Granny Sarah’s family recipe to feed 3-4…

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Healthy living tips

Being a proponent for healthy living, I have really grasped this concept since my disability. When your back hurts, you truly hurt all over, as many of you likely will agree. Some tips that help me are: ♦ Walking daily. When it rains, as is common here in the South, I have a course charted…

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New blog title

Hi friends. I have decided to change the name of this blog to Danice’s Eclectic Blog. The web address is changed. I am posting so you will all know, so this blog can still be found. There are so many subjects that I enjoy discussing, hence the “eclectic” in the new name. You all have a…

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Victorian religion

Religion reached new levels during the Victorian era. Having gone from the earlier Puritan days of Oliver Cromwell, some Victorians were now dabbling into a more secular lifestyle while appearing to remain strictly religious to other people. There were even some novels written with sexually-influenced undertones. Protestantism had expanded to now include several denominations, and…

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Victorian era history

In England, the Victorian Era is commonly noted as a time period between 1837 and 1901. This era is named after Queen Victoria, England’s longest ruling monarch to date. These were times of much political and social changes. In America, we were experiencing a similar era. With the coming of the Industrial Revolution, both countries…

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Victorian ladies and corsets

The corset remained a necessary staple of ladies’ clothing in the Victorian era. For many years, the corset had been worn from an early age to encourage the desired hour glass shape: a rounded bosom with a tiny waist. In the beginning, corsets were often made of iron, quite heavy by our standards of today.…

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Children’s sailor suits

I made this child’s sailor suit set a few years ago, from a photo of an actual set from the 1920’s. Ever since Prince Albert Edward donned one in 1846, little boys and girls everywhere wanted sailor suits. ‘Seems back then that the royalty and wealthy set the fashion pace, just like is common today.…

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Porcelain doll

This was a great find at a thrift shop. She has no maker’s markings, but appears to be several years of age. The clothing is velveteen. One side of her head is missing hair, but she is still lovely. I made the wood stand that she is on. Porcelain dolls just remind me of times…

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New blog

I will be posting as soon as I get some more things figured out; I am new to WordPress. Please visit again. graphic: dhester | Morguefile.com

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