http://historyofloveblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/02/why-you-shouldnt-marry-a-lady-of-learning-1708/avo
My favorite part:
Therefore let none select a Wife,
For having sundry Speeches;
The more she has, the greater Strife
Will rise about the Breeches.
Unfortunately, educated women still seem to intimidate. Something about having both a brain and a vagina just doesn't seem right to some folks. ;) And there is a joke waiting to be told about man parts and brains, but I'll leave it be.
I finally got to sit and watch 12 Years a Slave today. That was hard to watch. Very hard. And poor Patsy. That movie deserved every award it won, and more besides. I find it interesting that Ben was in it (and was delicious, as usual), with that part of his family history. That is said without a hint of judgement...one half of my family was southern, and used slaves for hemp and tobacco harvest. History is not always a pretty thing. Missouri did not have huge plantations, the Taras and Twelve Oaks that people think of, but it certainly had slavery, and a lot of it. African slavery came to Missouri with the French in the 18th century. Indian slavery was practiced by the Europeans also, but it was practiced within the tribes before the Europeans even arrived. A long, ugly history.
Anyway, back to the 21st century. No easy way to transition there.
Storm season is upon us. Tornadoes in St. Louis today, and it's still storming. Of course, that is where I am headed tomorrow. Well, an hour south of St. Louis, to the 18th century and Fort de Chartres in the Pays des Illinois. Honestly...I'd rather not go, I'm not particularly excited. I got a new dress in the mail today (yes, sometimes I buy things instead of make them), and it's gorgeous. I'd rather go shopping for Western boots to go with it. And not spend insane amounts of money on gas. And, you know, I like showering. Sigh. I am crossing my fingers, however, that being there with less access to electronics and surrounded by nature helps my mind calm itself and maybe organize a bit. Buuuut....I'll probably just be waiting to leave the whole time.
But, since we're on the subject of the 18th century...wouldn't Tom and Ben look amazing in 18th century officer's gear? I guess they'd have to be redcoats, but that's alright. Those tight breeches...mmm hmm. And the officer's wigs (yes, they'd be officers. I couldn't bear the thought of them being foot soldiers and having a scratch on those pretty, posh faces) would set off their lovely eyes quite nicely. And they really do look tasty on a horse. :D When is this movie coming out? Or, even better, when will they come play dress up with me?
Speaking of pretty faces, I love this picture of Benedict.
I don't appreciate the photoshop on his eyes, they are pretty without help. But I love that he doesn't have a bunch of makeup on, and I love the pose. It is a pose that says that Ben has had a very long and tiring day doing....whatever it is that actors with production companies do (hey, I'm a historian, I have no idea)...and he wants me to remove all my clothing and make him a gin and tonic. Who am I to argue with that pose?
Oh, and on the subject of posh. Somehow I got sucked into the internet the other day, and ended up on the Chanel site...as one does. No, I had a reason. I wanted to see if a local place still sold the perfume I use, but I managed to find my way to the jewelry area of the site. And there I spotted a beautiful necklace, called the fontaine, in the 1932 collection. You know my fondness for that era's clothing. Soooo....I humored myself by using the little price slider to see how much it cost. Well, when I had gotten the slider up to $3,950.00 and it still hadn't appeared, I gave up. I have expensive tastes...but they have their limit!! It's called a budget. But, if anyone ever has some extra pocket change and wants to gift me with this, I'll be gracious and accept it! :) I'm not even a fan of diamonds, I just love the shape.
I'd wear it with this:
Soooo, I can't decide if Mr. Greene here is wearing a snuggie, or is dressed as a tamale?
My friend sent me an old picture (of me. That's me. With a concertina, but it was apparently cropped out) from 2008 (I believe), in New Orleans. Oh, memories. Again, not helping my travel itch any! Maybe Jazz Fest next year? It's been a while...7 years next year. Yep, it's time!
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