Author: Nancy

Writer - gardener - wife - mom - spoiler of my doodles

Corsets In the 19th Century

Pulling it all in. That’s what the woman of 1840 and indeed women for many decades after that, wanted to do most of all. The idea of a tiny waistline was en vogue for lots of reasons. One of them I believe is that it automatically gave dressmakers work by way of adding tucks in…

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Tarot Card: The Magician

Meaning Of The Magician – I I love seeing the number one in readings, especially single card readings. Traditionally The Magus, or Magician as it also  known, brings an opportunity for something new to be created. Not so much in the way or pregnancies though if that’s what you’re hoping for, but rather chances or…

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Interview With Maclaren Sanford

Interview Subject: Maclaren Sanford, Butler, Merriton Manor, NYC AUTHOR: Welcome, Mr. Sanford! We’re so glad that you took the time to join us here. MS: I’m not used to be addressed as “Mr.”. Simply say “Sanford”. AUTHOR: Of course. MS: This idea of an interview is foreign to me as such. Why would anyone want to…

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Reality Came Knocking On His Door

He finds himself alone. It was his dream to marry a beautiful woman, have a home appointed with every degree of elegance, and a brood of healthy children running to greet him every day. So far though, he had indeed married a woman who was, perhaps not the beauty he’d wanted, but came with a…

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A Special Good Luck Charm

Throughout history.  People have believed in many kinds of good luck charms nearly since time began.  From certain metals, to gems, to flowers, to locks of hair, to religious artifacts, to animals…..there have been so many different objects that are thought to bring a person good luck it is not possible to list them all….

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Interview With Nora Wells

Interview Guest:  Fictional character, Mrs. Nora Wells.  Nora is an important supporting character and no doubt a woman who was way ahead of her time.  Widowed for many years, Nora dazzles everyone with her youthful good looks, her style, her grace and last but certainly not least, her independence.  AUTHOR:  Welcome Mrs. Wells, and thank…

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