tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post5895703745536870360..comments2024-01-03T01:40:26.911-08:00Comments on Life Drawings: 9 November 1955 “Some News and bits and bobs”50sgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-80166662311985112442009-11-12T11:11:39.344-08:002009-11-12T11:11:39.344-08:00Hi sweet dear, excellent and very thought provokin...Hi sweet dear, excellent and very thought provoking post for sure. You're right, it will be amazing to knwo what those in a few hunred years will think of our modes of transportation? Will they think them as slow as we now view horse travel or will they focus instead on how immensely harmful to the environment many were? Whatever the case may be, it would be incredible to be able to peer into the years ahead and know.<br /><br />Thank you ever so much for your lovely comments, it's always a joy when you visit my blog.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-59069270703565380392009-11-12T07:05:13.795-08:002009-11-12T07:05:13.795-08:00my girls are in a club called "keepers at hom...my girls are in a club called "keepers at home",run by the moms,as a mentorship and learning group. we purchased the curriculum book online, as well as the badges etc. it is specifically geared toward christian themes, but if that is not your sphere of reference, could be modified. in our group, the moms take turns teaching various skills such as quilting, weaving, watercolor, cooking/baking, flower pressing, etc. we also focus on various ideas like organization, modesty, service to others, hospitality, and finances. so far it has been really fun for the girls and such a learning experience. maybe that would help you all in getting ideas for your own vintage league..?kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-38359128233932938052009-11-12T05:37:19.955-08:002009-11-12T05:37:19.955-08:00Oh, that is too bad. I have not found out, as of y...Oh, that is too bad. I have not found out, as of yet, about my local chapter. If it is similiar, then again a Vintage Junior League needs to be formed. I would like it to be geared towards those who are at home, but not exclusive to it. For those who like home history and crafts and skills rather they work outside the home or not.50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-33862459537440870582009-11-12T03:37:54.518-08:002009-11-12T03:37:54.518-08:00Dear 50s Gal,
My local Junior League is really ge...Dear 50s Gal, <br />My local Junior League is really geared towards ladies who work outside the home. The meetings are in the evenings, held in a HUGE city about an hour from my home. I also noticed that the topics covered in their talks were very much centered around the workplace and the way to achieve in the workplace. This being said perhaps, it is just the chapter that is closest to me, and not true for the other chapters.<br /><br />~Mrs.J~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-86524609206591963532009-11-11T21:21:12.781-08:002009-11-11T21:21:12.781-08:00Sorry no post today gals, was busy with my aprons ...Sorry no post today gals, was busy with my aprons for the craft fair. I will post tomorrow.<br />Yes, I really enjoyed my homeschooling. I think it really fostered the 'self-education' and ability to research and study on my own. In fact, my very approach to life is one in which I like to find the 'study of things' and evaluate my place in it. I am definitely going to look for homemaking organizations in my area and as I said, will most likely try to start a vintage club. I am going to find out about the Junior League in my area, as I know that is a very good ladies organization. Are any of you in any of your local Junior Leagues?50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-20609362089955347432009-11-11T13:16:35.053-08:002009-11-11T13:16:35.053-08:00Wow, YOU were homeschooled! If you ever mentioned...Wow, YOU were homeschooled! If you ever mentioned it, I haven't read it. Your family, tutor and yourself have done a wonderful job to develop indepth thinking and tremendous creative talents in which you excel. What a treasure to be able to pass on to your children one day. LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-558530809381452982009-11-11T09:46:12.414-08:002009-11-11T09:46:12.414-08:00I love the pictures of the girls, all the dresses ...I love the pictures of the girls, all the dresses are beutiful!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763098864024098404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-61636877493681847492009-11-11T07:01:34.600-08:002009-11-11T07:01:34.600-08:00Oh! I forgot I found a Homemakers Club through my ...Oh! I forgot I found a Homemakers Club through my local State Extension Office! There are several chapters of the club throughout my community and I am having lunch with one set on Monday of next week. I will "comment" all the details :-)<br />~Mrs.J~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-86077852952066852432009-11-11T06:59:39.674-08:002009-11-11T06:59:39.674-08:00Dear 50s Gal,
As a homeschooling mother of four ...Dear 50s Gal, <br /><br />As a homeschooling mother of four blessings, I can tell from your writing and how you express your feelings that you will be a wonderful mother. I only hope that you and your darling will have as much fun parenting as my Beloved and I have :-)<br /><br />~Mrs.J.~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-48150337777369652752009-11-11T06:44:04.436-08:002009-11-11T06:44:04.436-08:00I am not sure if I ever mentioned it, but I, 50...I am not sure if I ever mentioned it, but I, 50's gal, was homeschooled. Though, my parents did not do the teaching, my tutor was a lovely lady who became a friend of the family. I loved it and did not find myself in anyway not 'socially' ready for university. In fact, I made quite a few friends when I started school. I often wondered, were I to have a kid, if homeschooling in the beginning would be good. Perhaps up to a certain grade and then a good private school, I would not suffer a kid to public school. (I know in the uk public schools are equivalent to our private, but you get my meaning). I think we are suppose to have good public schools around here, but I think the ratio of student to teacher too large and the depth of subject not deep or varied enough. Again, what a tough road of decisions to become a parent. My hats off to all of you! I am sure your homeschooled children are very happy and will thank you when older (if they don't already thank you!)50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-34703392315418571182009-11-10T21:42:59.510-08:002009-11-10T21:42:59.510-08:00Yep I recommend homeschooling!! I loved every min...Yep I recommend homeschooling!! I loved every minute of homeschooling our now grown and married children. LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-37062284922329533512009-11-10T18:51:40.314-08:002009-11-10T18:51:40.314-08:00That's inspiring, Rebecca! :)That's inspiring, Rebecca! :)housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-46001864364651906422009-11-10T18:50:02.570-08:002009-11-10T18:50:02.570-08:00Thanks, Kelly! That's wonderful to hear! There...Thanks, Kelly! That's wonderful to hear! There are so many fabulous reasons to homeschool! :)housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-92099409277148444162009-11-10T18:47:48.780-08:002009-11-10T18:47:48.780-08:00When I saw the cartoon I had a little different ta...When I saw the cartoon I had a little different take on it.....well, first I laughed out loud. My husband is constantly cursing under his breath when he gets home because he has had to clear a path through the rubble in the driveway. I printed the cartoon out and posted it on the fridge. I pointed out to DH that even 50's dads had to contend with kid rubble. He said, "Well, I guess that was the last time kids were at home enough to make a mess."<br /><br />In our calmer moments, my husband and I regard our children's messes (we homeschool, don't have a TV and allow very minimal computer time) as proof of their creative, home-centered life. It is possible to do even in 2009. <br /><br />Thanks, 50's Gal, for the reminders of why we do what we do.<br /><br />-RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-62323364836501314902009-11-10T18:15:55.743-08:002009-11-10T18:15:55.743-08:00hooray for you, mrs. tailleur!! i am sure your chi...hooray for you, mrs. tailleur!! i am sure your children have a great idea now about what matters, and how much "wants" cost! xo to you, housewife07. it actually is quite wonderful. like '50's gal said, she would think raising children a privilege~and it is!! it gives one such a vision for the future, as well as a sober spirit when thinking of all the things there are to teach, and to NOT teach, if you will. but it is a fabulous job. and i think our kids are pretty happy, on the whole. they are great friends with each other, enjoy nature, have respect for people and things, and don't mind working for what they want, or for the good of others. that's not to say they are made of gold, or anything!! they fight, they whine, they slack. just like we do sometimes. but they don't do it ALL THE TIME, as if THAT were their career!! so, if you want to raise your children in a vintage world, more power to you! it seems a great idea.kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-54843354436057476152009-11-10T16:14:38.525-08:002009-11-10T16:14:38.525-08:00I am one of those mothers... MY son wanted an xbox...I am one of those mothers... MY son wanted an xbox seven years ago. I told him he had tvs computer and everything else. If he wanted one he had to earn it.( Yes I could have gone out and bought it.) He mowed lawns to earn the money to buy it. THis tought him to work for something he wanted rather than everything being given to him. My other son worked for a special skate board. ( he has at least 3)I am proud they didn't expect me to just hand over the money. <br />I fill we really have a mission now if groups like FHA and home ec. are not important to people today.Mrs. Tailleurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-24105620692572922162009-11-10T15:34:44.078-08:002009-11-10T15:34:44.078-08:00It looks like we 'childless mothers' feel ...It looks like we 'childless mothers' feel the same way, although I am sure there are some actual mothers rolling their eyes at us, but honestly, if I were to have a child, I feel the things I have learned this year and what will hopefully continue to be added to my repetoire, that to raise a child would be a priveledge and a very serious CAREER, much like homemaking. The idea that I would be molding a future adult would be uppermost in my mind, I think.50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-65387753637467621572009-11-10T14:54:37.369-08:002009-11-10T14:54:37.369-08:00kelly: That sounds so wonderful! I started to rese...kelly: That sounds so wonderful! I started to research homeschooling 7 years ago and I knew right away that that's what I would do with my future children. I don't really wish to follow mainstream...housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-79416491937764074672009-11-10T14:53:13.250-08:002009-11-10T14:53:13.250-08:0050s gal: I agree that kids want boundaries. When I...50s gal: I agree that kids want boundaries. When I was a kid, I only loved one of my doll because me and my sister would invent so many stories around our dolls (she had another similar doll), that I didn't care for all the million dolls I got as gifts. That 's what happens when you place a sentimental value to something, even when my doll looked really old (many people made fun of it for looking awful at some point from overuse, lol!!).<br /><br />You have given me a lot of food for thought when it comes to child rearing! I plan on buying a lot of things in yard sales, thrift stores and antique stores. I also want my kids not to watch too much tv (one hour max, watching shows I approve, probably older shows) and to play a lot outside. If they ever get a video game, it will have to be Wii Fit to get them moving or really good learning games. As I imagine our future first house, I now picture no tv in the living room and perhaps a small space in the basement for it...I want them to read and play board games. My nephew received so many toys at his first birthdays that he felt really overwhelmed and did not have any time to play with all of them that day and for a while after! I think that less is more when it comes to playing as you can develop your own imagination with one or two special objects.housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-50586918019283717932009-11-10T14:46:24.611-08:002009-11-10T14:46:24.611-08:00you wouldn't be a crazy mother at all. you wou...you wouldn't be a crazy mother at all. you would be heartened to know that among the homeschool set, your values are actually quite "normal". many of those in our co-op, us included, do not buy our children plastic junk advertised on tv (mostly b/c they never see it!!but even if they did....), and they play outdoors with each other, and have nice toys like dolls, blocks and good quality BOOKS!! our guys are allowed a video as a treat sometimes, but most often it's an "old" movie. last week they watched "international velvet" and before that, "misty" and "lassie"kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-31288490709790836472009-11-10T14:11:10.389-08:002009-11-10T14:11:10.389-08:00So true. Another instance of tradition and also a ...So true. Another instance of tradition and also a 'green' experience with children, my hubby's mother also has now displayed in the same room as the antique rocking horse an old baby pram (carriage/perambulator) that his great grandfather was even pushed in. It was used for my hubby as a child. I would feel pretty proud to use this for a child, though I know it not a practical 'fold down' for the car. But, most likely, I would use a vintage 50's steel and cloth version. Perhaps, I am not being realistic, but I feel like were I to have a baby to care for in my current mind set, I wouldn't not need to 'dash off' to the mall or anything, so where ever my baby pram would fit, would be where we would walk. I heard that some fancy foldout modern baby pram has been recalled because where it snaps togeteher it cut childrens fingers off or something, scary stuff. I guess I just like the idea of tradition and meaning more than convineance or 'newness'. The more I think about this the more I see I would probably be the 'crazy mother' so perhaps it is better there is no little 50's baby for 50s gal!50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-20300811769534449642009-11-10T13:38:22.025-08:002009-11-10T13:38:22.025-08:00Raising your child in a vintage vein would be a wh...Raising your child in a vintage vein would be a wholesome, pleasant, happy way to nuture a child, giving it a wonderful childhood. You wouldn't be the only one by any means because they have been and are many families instilling healthy ideals of a simpler time in their children. Go with your intuition. In a loving, caring family a child will feel happy and secure. LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-77544012129479758762009-11-10T13:30:31.496-08:002009-11-10T13:30:31.496-08:00housewife07-I will have to check that out and see ...housewife07-I will have to check that out and see when that was disbanned. <br />I agree with what I see of children in public. It seems almost more work to constantly reprimand without consequences so that the children keep testing boundaries but never learn any. It must also be a very 'unsafe' feelilng for the kids, because I think they thrive on perimeters and boundaries that make sense and are enforced. Once you try sewing, you will love it! Sometimes I do get an odd stare or snigger, but for the most part I don't care, or if it is from a youth in say pants crotch down to his knees yet the pants do not cover his bare legs, large unlaced tennis shoes, underpants completely exposed and jackes 19 x's too large with ridiculous upside down tennis visor on, I tend to merely snigger back to myself. I wonder, too, we are each expressing ourselves in fashion, yet because his is the current 'excepted' norm he reacts just as many people in the 1950's were accused of acting to those that were 'different'. A lot of things still exist but are simply disguised by 'expression' while it merely is just following another fad.50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-7505044709620553902009-11-10T08:37:50.828-08:002009-11-10T08:37:50.828-08:0050s gal: In the early 70s, housewives formed a lea...50s gal: In the early 70s, housewives formed a league to defend homemaking:<br /><br />http://www.retro-housewife.com/league-of-housewives-1972.html<br /><br />I searched for it, but I think it doesn't exist anymore...<br /><br />I don't think your child would have difficulty being raised in a vintage way if that's all he or she knows. I see many kids today and although I am childless at the moment and don't know how it is to be a parent, I can still honestly say that I do not like the way they are being raised in general. They are not eating well and exercising enough, they put on tantrums and parents think it's "cute"...My DH works in the food industry and he sees many kids just say, "Give me a spoon" firmly and never say please. He has never observed politeness in all his recent working years...Parents fight with their kids' teachers if they do something wrong, it's never the kid's fault...Parents are also becoming a bit too narcissistic in my opinion.<br /><br />I just see kids having the freedom to rule their parents: either the parents think everything they do is cute or they just yell at their kids without any consequences, it's really sad. It sounds like your husband grew up with manners and discipline, something we hardly see anymore. It was about the same for me: God forbid I disobeyed my mom, I would have plenty of consequences so that I'd never try it again!!! She would never say yes after saying no too.<br /><br />The more I read your blog, the more I realize how people dress nowadays. It must be nice to have so much positive feedback when you go out with your pretty dresses! :) <br /><br />I just think sexy images are really bad for young girls' self esteem. My husband can't help but smile and kiss me when I wear a dress!! I haven't tackled sewing yet so I'm wearing cute, over the knees cocktail dresses, but I definitely want to wear vintage dresses and skirts in the near future!!housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-49846380124714614242009-11-10T07:55:40.372-08:002009-11-10T07:55:40.372-08:00Packrat-It is true, I am sure, that the grandparen...Packrat-It is true, I am sure, that the grandparents were so happy to spoil the children. Particularly when you consider what they had for toys when they were children in the 19th century. Unfortunately, much like today, good intentions often are behind the bad moves we have made. The idea that you can buy alot of toys cheaply for someone might make you feel as if you are being kind to someone, while really you are simply instilling the need to overspend, want things that you could not always use all of and to not care as much for the things as there are so many and you can get so many more cheaply. Kind heart but now we are faced with so much waste and an insatiable need to spend and buy and consume. Hopefully, we are moving away from that. It is funny how the skirts became so short you could see your garters! How incredible that must have seemed in a matter of 10 years girls with full skirts past their knees to short skirts showing their lacy garters! It even sounds shocking for today!<br />Michele-you are so right, a good solid hem relly helps pull off a good vintage or really any good quality look. I recently make a dress in a patterned cottong and to 'hem' it I cut a 4" strip on the fold and attached to the bottom of the dress. IT was cute and a great finsihed look. I hate how all new modern clothes are jersey and have that cheap little hem or no hem at all, just cut! Very unfinished and does not move or hang in a pleasing way. I also agree, the right undergarment really helps. Two years ago while still living in Boston, I had a wedding to go to and went out shopping on Newbury street and could not find a slip anywhere! I was very surprised, now I find vintage slips easy to come buy and really sturdy.50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.com