Greetings Dear Readers and Listeners,
A colorful scene here, at sunrise, above.
The dress(for home) is sewn with cotton fabric,
...and later with a green denim jacket for going out:
All is well at The Manse and I hope all is well in your dwelling, and that you have great plans for its' improvement.
I am not bored taking pictures of the Manse living room window from the outside with the view mirrored in it:
The wheat is being taken off:
Views from The Manse today.
I read the last chapter of the book, "The Lost Art of Dress" and incorporated a bit of grammar and few other things.
Please enjoy your responsibilities, or rest, while you listen today:
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7 comments:
Thank you for this series on appropriate dress. I have three daughters (ages 24, 22, and 14) who have always dressed modestly and yet fashionably. We couldn't homeschool so they went to the public school in our small hometown that fortunately has a pretty good dress code. When someone did wear something against code, they were sent to the principal's office to be given a sweatshirt jacket or sweatpants to cover up with. Of course, at other town events the school dress code doesn't apply and I'm often shocked at how parents let their small children and/or teens go out in public.
I never had any push back from my girls, even in their teen years about wanting to wear what the other girls were wearing. I think it's because we always made sure they had up-to-date fashions (mostly bought reasonably priced at Ross/TJ Maxx) and never let them wear things like bikini's, mini skirts, spaghetti strap tops etc from babyhood on up.
I think parents make this mistake when the children are little with the thought that the baby looks cute but then as their child grows it becomes more and more inappropriate as they develop. They may try to suddenly take these kinds of clothes away at puberty but it doesn't make sense to the pre-teens as to why it was ok and now it's not. It makes it a much more difficult battle than if the children grew up with these "rules" from the start. It feels more natural to them.
I loved this video and listened twice , on consecutive days. I am making a real effort to dress more femininely and age appropriately since i am quite vital. I am all about being counter cultural these days!
Thank you for another edifying video. I always find you so soothing to listen to.
I can wear some of my summer clothes in the colder months if I wear layers like undershirts, slips, and leggings underneath, and a cardigan or jacket on top.
Thank you for another sweet encouragement!
Several years ago, someone offered a short lecture series at the local library on the topic of tea. (A fascinating topic, by the way.) I'm so glad a friend suggested we go as I learned so much from that. I'm with you on the topic of 'tea abuse'. :-)
I wish I could tell you just how much the topics you cover mean to me. Even at my "vital" age, I feel pulled in so many directions by the world's influence at times, especially now that I have lost my husband, my anchor in this life. Your mention of the difference between personality and character struck a chord in me for sure and helped me to understand myself and others in a new light. And when I listen to you I realize again and again how much it really does matter for me to retain modesty and dignity in my dress no matter how it might be mocked by others or looked upon as odd in today's world. There is a way to remain attractive and feminine and modest at every age and season of life and when I do this I find that it really does affect my relationship with the Lord as well as with others. It does matter to Him ... I believe this with all my heart, and know from experience, that it does. Thank you for your faithfulness all these years in helping to bring such good thoughts to so many women who might otherwise never find this encouragement.
Dear Lydia,
I have been meaning to also say how funny and cute it was to hear about the "voting" that you and your grandchildren did! :0))
💙 Dianne in PA
It certainly was different!
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