Women’s Panties In The 19th Century

Not to be confused with corsets. Panties, or more correctly called “drawers”, “pantalettes”, or “bloomers” by the mid 19th century woman, were much like they are today and not attached to their corsets. The idea of wearing frilly drawers (or frilly anything ) out of the public eye was so impractical to the American woman…

Interview With Margarita Merriton – Age 13

Interview Subject: Margarita Maria Merriton, 13 years old, leading-lady-in-the-making, CounterClockwise: A Blast From The Past Love Story AUTHOR: Margarita, thank you for being with us today! It’s a pleasure to have you here! Marg: You are very welcome! AUTHOR: I hope you’re comfortable. I know that you are used to more luxurious surroundings! Marg: (smiling…

Years Later Sadly

Kicking around this idea. I have a couple who are bound together by true love, yet the man remains distant and remote, even though his heart clearly belongs to her. There are several ways that this particular story can end between them. They are minor, yet important, characters in CounterClockwise, and I’m wondering about how…

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…

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…