Thank you for your visit today. I appreciate it more than I can express!
Today on the video I mentioned the tea that has non-toxic wrappers or bags, and the one above, has bags made of sugar cane.
We had a light snow fall.
(This is not "real wicker"; it is vinyl.)
One of the points I made today was this:
To those who are living in less than ideal situations, or in reduced circumstances, dress with dignity. Do not call attention to your situation in a negative way. Dress as though you are rising above discouragement. Simply be neat and clean well put together.
If you will be absorbed in caring for your appearance and self-improvement, as well as keeping your dwelling in excellent condition, you will not notice the circumstances as often.
In time, there will be whole days so filled with things to do and think about that you make your dwelling a glorious place that angels might look in on with envy.
If you will become interested in learning about things, and develop a curriculum for yourself, you will be able to live outside of your situation and have a very abiding sense of well-being and happiness.
Self improvement in things like self control and kindness and responsibility— that will always rise above circumstances.
If you need more edifying regarding your current situation, listen to
I saw this once when I was about 10 years old on a Loretta Young Show episode but it has never been released to the public, for obvious reasons which you'll know after you listen to it.
I read these poems:
Don't Quit
The Man Who Thinks He Can
The Brighter Side
The Choices
Courage
The Joyous Gifts
The author of most of these on the list is Edgar A. Guest
I am looking forward to our talk sometime today and I am hoping to have videos more often. I have so many things to share in the valuable and high honor of being a worker and keeper at home.
Thank you for stopping buy to visit. I appreciate it so much.
The photo, above, is to show a few things that can be done without much money, or even using free things. Cotton knit sheet sets which can be stretched over a worn out chair and couch, can coordinate and protect furniture. The blanket and table cover are two pieces of fabric, folded and draped. Florals can be hand made from free instructions in books and online, made from fabric or tissue paper.
No-sew fabric-covered cushions
Old magazines with colors that look good with the fabrics can be used as part of the decor.
What I wore.
The catalog I showed in the video is HERE, which shows various couch covers similar to the way we draped our furniture to protect it:
To make this decorative cushion, I machine-washed and dried a worn-out bed pillow and wrapped a piece of fabric around it (this was previously fabric in a dress), and tied it together in the back.
I am so happy you came to visit today and I hope it is edifying!! I've very encouraged when you listen and leave your thoughts in a comment here.
I ordered some paper teacups with handles from the web and
was so pleased with them. They worked well. Acquire these by doing a web search for paper teacups with handles . These are sometimes listed as party supplies.
I sent my visitors off with a tray ala Lady Harriot in her carriage. Affectionate devotees of Wives and Daughters will remember that scene of someone serving her a refreshment on a tray through the window of her carriage. I got a kick out of reenacting that scene with hot tea, using these paper cups:
I shared from my recent Eric Sloane book the origin of the dollar sign.
I also did a brief review of a girls activity book. There is a boys book like this you can order, and there are several publishers with different covers.
I always suggest that older women read and do the activities in these books, because they benefit greatly from doing the things they were not given the opportunity to do when they were growing up. Also, its very edifying and restoring to do everything you want your own children to do.
You could get a scrapbook or journal book and paste in all the handicrafts shown in this book. I am planning to do this, myself.
I made this video for my laid-up, shut-in friends who are recovering from illness and not getting around much. If you are one of them, this is a good time to get re-acquainted with the video version of Wives and Daughters. You can watch it free on Dailymotion.com
Thank you for coming today. I spoke at length on the video about dignity in speech and clothing at home, and read poetry. I left out most of the things I listed to say, which gives me a chance to do another video.
I have combined herbs to make a feel better tea,
and selected food without an ingredient list:
I tried this coffee and highly recommend it.
These teas I sampled during the last month:
I wonder if I should even bother to say it rains all the time here:
I read the following, which was attributed to a Confederate soldier. It has been in church bulletins over the years:
Enjoy my PINTEREST collection of fantastic things I'll never acquire (and don't have to clean!)
I hope you can get a few things done around the house while you listen:
My word today is HINGED , as opposed to UN-HINGED and here are the words:
H - Happiness
I - Innovation, Inspiration
N - Noble
G - Gratitude
E - Elegant, Excellence
D - Delight
Thank you for all you do for me!
Encouraging Female Politicians to Dress With the Dignity of Their Offices
I encourage all conservative female politicians in the Congress and in public eye to show less bare skin and wear more business attire designed with dignity and, with less attraction to things besides their cognitive abilities.
Why is it that the Democrat women tend to dress more conservatively in modest suits befitting the solemnity of the office, while conservative women are more flamboyant and immodest?
I implore you all to be a better example and influence in your appearance. Conservatives claim to be more in line with religious values and it would seem to follow that they are more conservative in appearance.
We would be all in an uproar if the men showed up in Congress in sleeveless clothes not buttoned to their necks, or short pants. The men know how to properly cover themselves.
Women in politics have the money to do better in their attire. Of course I pray our president’s wife and female family members will also consider this. It is not necessary to be stuck in the 1960’s cultural revolution with the mini this and mini that and the barest essentials. There are good clothes still available that are appropriate for our times.
Ladies when you consider buying a dress, make sure to buy the WHOLE dress, not one with all the holes in it or missing parts.
This sounds incredible to people who have grown up trying to look sexy instead of serious, but serious can be attractive. A clever designer who could tap into this field of female dignity and respect could be at the head of a great movement. MAGA and modest too.
I am late with your Merry Christmas greeting but thank you to all who sent me a card and email greetings. I hope to be back here soon with a home living/keepers at home video message.
The picture comes from Pinterest. It looks like AI art but such a nice nook arrangement. It could be replicated with chairs and furniture coverings in front of a window, as the picture shows.
At the end of a day, there is one last color display here before the darkness.
Thank you for being here. I appreciate the comments, because they give me good subjects to speak about.
Hello and welcome. I have another video but not yet uploaded. In the meantime I hope you are having a blessed holiday with your family or if you are alone, I hope you are enjoying the season in your own quiet way.
My decorations are sparse this year but I hope to have pictures on the next post .
I suspect that everyone over a certain age is awake by 4 a.m., so I admit I have photographed some fascinating night scenes, such as this one:
We are being as quiet and settled as possible and are home alone this year, but with plenty of interests, and always trying to keep up with necessary tasks.
I hope to be speaking with you again soon. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your love.
Lydia Ruth
We got the miniature battery operated houses at the dollar store this year and found them so lightweight— no chords or trouble to change the bulbs.
You probably wonder about that retro washtub in the corner. I use it to store things.
I plan to finish the interior of the dollhouse and show you.
The local grocery store had these stretch covers for furniture and it protects Grandma’s old chair.
