OK, I'm kind of excited about this Rarity. Well, I get excited about most of the stuff I review, but this book is a little different. The Victorian era and Victorian women in particular are such enigmas. Sure, we have novels and other works from Victorian women, and we have a pretty good idea of … Continue reading Reading Rarities: The Diary of A Victorian Lady
Shamedown #11: The Young Victoria
Here we are, everyone--the last Shamedown of 2018--can you believe it? If you're coming in late to the party or just want a refresher as to how this thing got started, please visit Cinema Shame. The full Shamedown roster can be found here. Very few monarchs have been as influential as Queen Victoria. Seriously, the woman … Continue reading Shamedown #11: The Young Victoria
Adulting With Laura Ingalls Wilder
It's rare to find kids and grown-ups these days who aren't at least a little familiar with Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" books, even if it's just via the classic-but-mostly-inaccurate TV show, Little House On the Prairie. The original chronicles of Wilder's life are staples on library and home bookshelves all over the world. It may seem … Continue reading Adulting With Laura Ingalls Wilder
Bon Appetit
There's a ton of confusing information floating around about what makes a healthy diet. What always makes me laugh is when people say we should only eat what our grandparents would recognize as food (My grandpa ate salt pork on bread for lunch as a kid in Oklahoma, but I digress). I have a feeling … Continue reading Bon Appetit
Taking Up Room 