Hats for the Holidays! Day 25.... & More!

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Beautiful Blessings:

~ Having my Aunt and Uncle come for dinner!

~ Dad and T-Tot doing the Turkey Trot together!! 197 and 198 across the finish line!

~ Lil' G explaing her Plymoth made out of pillows as she takes the Mayflower across the perilous journey to the New World!

~ Watching "Its a Wonderful Life" as is tradition!

~ Washing dishes!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/8/15

~ Waking up to T-bug giving me puppet dog kisses!

~ Getting a ride home from work when I came down with a migraine. Thank you!

~ My sisters having a blast learning about archaeology!

~ Their excitement over discovering there used to be a second house on our property!

~ Watching how their interests grow and expand through time...they are getting so smart and so big!

Beautiful Blessings - 8/26/15

~ Flying to Africa in the Little Tyke's playcube! I love listening to their adventures in flight! Heehee!!!! I think the plane is about to crash though XD
~ Listening to the katydids and crickets sing "When the Saints Go Marching In"! Seriously! Thats the rythm that they are doing! They are so talented that they even have the echo ;~)

~ Finding beautiful patterns and textures in the yarn!

~ L-Jo and T-bug making sure that even Turtlebunny gets to play Bingo!
~ Reading 7 chapters in one of my books for history!

Beautiful Blessings - 8/25/15

~ T-bug overhearing the history lesson and informing Mom that the capital of Delaware is Dover.

~ T-Tot spotting a goldfinch perched among the flowers by the canal trail!

~ Using my "great strength" to help Mom pick Staghorn Sumac for Sumac Jelly!

~ Watching a spider work on his web in the morning sunlight.

~ Discovering a grasshopper as well! Mommy rescued him afterwards :~)

Throwback Tuesday: A Vintage "Vinter" Hat

This is a fun vintage "vinter" hat! It was made by the Rose Co. in Rochester N.Y.! I can't seem to find much about this company, but I have seen things made by them before. Hats are such a fun way to learn about the history of fashion!

“Why should any one be frightened by a hat?” 
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Throwback Tuesday: Catherine Booth

Catherine Booth was the wife of William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army. She was often known as The Mother of the Salvation Army. She became a Christian at a young age, and it is said she read the Bible through 8x by the age of 12. She and her husband began The Christian Mission in 1865 in London's East End. The name was changed 13 years later to what we know now, The Salvation Army.

"I know not what He is about to do with me, but I have given myself entirely into His hands."

Catherine Booth

Throwback Tuesday: Harriet Beecher Stowe

An amazing lady who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin and was a very active abolitionist. She wrote more than 20 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings and her public stands on social issues of the day. (Via Wikipedia)

This picture was taken in the gardens of the Seward Mansion. William Henry Seward was also an abolitionist. 

People of Jordan: Cathy

Cathy has lived here for 42 years. She likes the fact that you know everybody. She enjoys that the community has a tendency of being able to work together well. For example all different aspects of the community come together for the Fall Festival. She also works at the library a couple times a week. There is quite a variety of people that come in. The phrase it takes all kinds of people to make the world go round is quite true. Many people come in to find out more about the canal history. She is very interested with the local history. Many of the house in town were converted into houses. Her's was a mule barn, then a while after that a school master lived there. She also has a sign from the malt shop that used to be where the dance studio is. History is rich and and exciting in our fair town!

People of Jordan: Patrick and Calvin

Patrick and his son Calvin have lived here for 12 years. They enjoy how quiet and peaceful it is. Patrick mentioned the small community is nice because you get to know everyone. Calvin told me that Mom works at Tops, so it's nice that it's close by. They are very intrigued with the historical aspect of our small town and the lovely history behind it. Calvin enjoys going to school here and they both agree that this is a lovely place to live.

People of Jordan: Bill

"Don't put it off till tomorrow, when you can do it today."

Bill has lived here for 62 years. He likes Jordan's location, as it is near Auburn, Syracuse, Lake Ontario and it's in the Finger lakes. He said that Jordan has changed immensely, especially in the past 25 years. He told me about some of Jordan's past, and I learned a few things I never knew! There used to be hall for Saturday night dances, the firefighters would flood an area near Ramsdell Elementary for ice skating, and there were all sorts of shops! A dentist, optometrist, pharmacy and more!

People of Jordan: Diane

Diane grew up in our fair village. She now owns a little antique store called "Dark Horse Antiques". She became a nurse, and during that time she always collected antiques. When she retired from nursing, she decided to open a little antique store here in Jordan. She told me that many of her costumers are from out of town, usually people interested in the canal history. She loves the history behind the canal and enjoys being here. I must say, it's lovely to have her here! :~)

History of American Ballet Performances

History of American Ballet Performances

By Moriah Peters 

In America the first ballet performance was a group of 3 short ballets pieces. It was performed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1735. Henry Holt from England brought his group to America. Because of heavy Puritan influence they could not start a ballet company.

The first full length ballet performance was in 1791 in Charleston South Carolina. Alexander Placide and his wife presented it with John Durang dancing in it. John Durang was America's first professional dancer. He was also a favorite of George Washington.

The first full season was in 1792 in New York City, again presented by the Placide's. That year they also off branched to New Orleans presenting full ballets. Mme Placide became the prima ballerina of New Orleans Theatre. In New Orleans they performed ballets by Noverre (who was the creator of modern ballet) and Dauberval (who was famous for "La fille mal gardée"). 

12/12/12 @ 12:12 (Picture)

A great moment in history!!!