There are so many interesting artifacts of bygone eras. Vintage menus are one type of artifact that I find intriguing. My enthusiasm for the RMS Queen Mary (read more on the luxury cruise liner here) has me searching the Internet for interesting artifacts from her voyages. Menus from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, provide a… Read More
About five years ago I went on my first hike (or at least the first one I can recall). It was at Beavers Bend State Park, and it was amazing. I loved walking through the forest, seeing trees, streams, abandoned structures, moss, and relics of wildlife. Hiking at Beavers Bend has become my favorite activity… Read More
Yes, I do agree with Marilyn…diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, did you know that not that many decades ago wearing diamonds during the day was considered gauche? Jewelry for day wear has traditionally been more minimalistic and featured pearls or small gemstones. For evening, ladies would bring out the larger, more glitzy pieces which included… Read More
Yes, this has happened to me, and I don’t think I am alone. Have you ever arrived at work only to find, under the bright fluorescent lights, that the navy blue pants you thought you were wearing were actually black? Several years ago, I was at a staff meeting that had about 1,000 people gathered.… Read More