I must admit, I am drawn to the brutal honesty of this selection, and how quickly the authors ~ Esther Tietz and Charles Weichert ~ smash all hopes of love at first site. Makes me feel so…what’s the word… oh, I’ve got it ~ depressed. Or maybe not. Maybe everything will work out just fine […]
Tag: 1930s
Travel for Two
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My boyfriend wants me to go on a trip with him ~ just the two of us. Is it proper? Signed, Stepping Out A Dear Stepping: Well, dear, I think it depends a lot on what sort of trip he’s planned and exactly how long he plans for you to be away. […]
Does She Mean Yes? No? Maybe So?
Q Dear Miss Abigail: What does a girl mean when a guy asks her out and she says “let’s talk about it tomorrow ” or (on the phone) “call me up another time, then we can discuss this.” Does it mean “yes, I want to go out with you, but I can’t obviously say yes […]
Does His Flirting Mean He’s Interested?
Q Dear Miss Abigail: If a guy flirts with you does that mean he’s interested? Signed, Cathy A Dear Cathy: Cathy, Cathy, Cathy. My dear, sweet Cathy. Of course he likes you! Flirting is the tool of choice for letting someone know you are interested in them. Some people are better than others at using […]
1933: The Question of Nudism
Here is a little insight to how I pick the classic advice quotes to share with you. It is incredibly scientific and thought out process, as you shall see. This week, in the Washington, D.C. area, we hit 90+ degrees for a few days straight, sending shockwaves into our gardens and bodies ~ after all, […]
1936: Oatmeal Porridge
Today, March 7, is National Cereal Day! I love cereal of all sorts, and love to mix cold cereals together for a unique combination. In winter time, though, we have a steady diet of blueberry oatmeal cooked overnight in the crockpot (trying it yourself? use steelcut oats and frozen blueberries). Top some maple syrup and […]
1932: Good Manners in Public Places
I ride the Red Line on Washington’s Metrorail system every day to work. Usually it’s not so bad, but lately I seem to be seated right near folks who are just plain breaking the rules: drinking drinks, eating sandwiches, all that—not to mention the typical rude behaviors like cell phone gabbing, loud, tinny, earbuds. But […]
1934: Life Begins at Forty
Well, here I am, on the eve of my 40th birthday, contemplating things such as oh, the last 39.999 years of my life. I can’t believe my thirties are over. Seems like only yesterday that I was starting out young and fresh at the Library of Congress, 10 years ago last month. Time flies! To […]
1936: Are You as Polite at Home as Outside?
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, and the holiday season in general, I thought it might be time for a reminder about courtesy in the home. Many of us will be in close quarters with our extended family for hours and perhaps days on end, and more than ever it will be important to be […]
1938: Iron and Spinach
I’ve always had low iron. I know because every time I go to the American Red Cross Blood Drive at work, I have to stock up on my multivitamins, spinach, and raisins in the week before, so I can donate successfully. And with this recent spinach scare, I’m going nuts! I am craving spinach. Must […]