All Time Top Ten Random Bits of Fascination Gentlemen in the Regency Era Rectors and Vicars and Curates…Oh My! Gentlemen, Gentry and Regency Era Social Class Know your phaeton from your curricle Defining beauty in the Regency era To be an Accomplished Lady Courtship and Marriage in Jane Austen’s World Vicars, Curates and Church Livings A Touch of Quill and Ink: Regency Letter Writing ‘Coming Out’ in Jane Austen’s World What do you think? Do … Continue reading →
#5 Matching Accessories An appropriate environment is important for getting in the right frame of mind for a creative endeavor. It helps the muse settle in and get comfortable for a long day of inspiration. Matching accessories are a big part of welcoming one’s muse into a creative space–at least according to my muse. Your Mileage May Vary. My muse likes things to be matching and harmonious, and well, pretty. Cats, according to said muse … Continue reading →
#96 Cat traps must be checked It’s laundry day around here, which means there’s an extra chore that needs to be added to the list: the cat traps need to be checked regularly. We’re on a strict catch and release program, mind you, so we haven’t seen any fluctuation in the cat population as a result of our trapping efforts. But on the flip side, we haven’t actually seen any reduction in … Continue reading →
Why Writing takes so long #15
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