Writer, Reader, Photographer, Herder of Cats, Collector of Dusty/Old Things.
When the weather turns cold, there's nothing as comforting as a mug of Spiced Cider, otherwise known as Wassail. I've been serving this for years at Thanksgiving and during the Christmas/Winter holidays. It makes the house smell amazing! When my grandmother died at Christmas time, I made this as my "dish to pass" at the… Continue reading Wassail (Spiced Cider) Recipe
If you want the truth to stand clear before you, never be for or against. The struggle between 'for' and 'against' is the mind's worst disease. —Sent-ts'an, c. 700 C.E. I was watching TED Talks last night and this one gave me something to think about: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives with… Continue reading Looking at “The Moral Root of Liberals and Conservatives” with Jonathan Haidt
When I first started writing, I used to scroll through TONS of photos and websites looking for inspirational pics, especially pictures from the Victorian era through the 1920's. I love the dress details, the men's suits, and the HATS! However, did you know that some of these pictures were faked? Yes! Photo editing has been… Continue reading How Victorians and Edwardians Faked Their Tiny Waists!
JULI HOFFMAN 