One of my favorite blogs is Smithsonian Institution's Threaded. American's are so lucky to have such a resource as the Smithsonian.Threaded is a fashion blog, but not the usual fashion blog that you see today. It is based on history and social context. You can read everything from the evolution of the swimsuit, the beginning of nylon [...]
Poodle Time!-La Gimblette
Today's post is a bit different than what I usually do. I previously mentioned that I am a newly retired teacher. To be specific, an art teacher. For many years I had "Art History Wednesday". Today's post feels like those Wednesdays. One of my earlier research items for my Pinterest Poodle! Board was a painting [...]
Poodle Time!-Poodles On Wheels
Today's post is inspired by a tip about Jack Lemon and his love of Poodles. He was once quoted as saying, "I don't need a car and driver but the Poodle does". Thanks KMF for the great tip. It really inspired me. Jack Lemmon and his Poodle in his Ferrari Photo by John Rawlings, definitely 50's but don't have the [...]
Poodle Time!-Back To School
Preface: This was written quite a few years ago. These exact items are no longer available, but they can still be a jumping off point for finding new Poodle stuff. This is the first year in a long time that I have not been sitting through meetings, unpacking supplies, organizing my room, and making lesson plans. Welcome to [...]
GardenThyme-I Love My New Sloggers!
Earlier this week I was in my local farm and home store picking up some sweet feed for my critters. Yep, my sheep have a sweet tooth. As I was cruising down the aisle, my eyes caught something that made me stop. Eye candy for my gardening feet. I met my first pair of Sloggers. Needless to [...]
Joan Miró’s Birds
I have a affection for the childlike surreal world that Joan (hoh-ahn) Miró created. His lyrical lines and beautiful forms and color appeal to the pre-schooler to the grandparent. Miró talks to everyone. His inclusion of animals has always interested me. Dogs, cats, and birds move about his works regularly. Today I will feature some of his works with birds. [...]
