Oscar Wilde, "A New Year Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other."

Hi there Babyboomers

Time to reflect and move forward with or without a New Years' Resolution.  Oscar Wilde wrote," A New Year Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other."
and "Good resolutions are simply cheques that men draw on a bank where they have no account."


I like this one by Hal Borland - "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us."
So do we or do we not make one????  I found some of Sonja Lyubomirsky's hints to be helpful from her recent book 'The How of Happiness'.   
 A summary of a goal's / project's ideal characteristics.


Identify what you expect to accomplish

* Imposed by self
* Approach rather than avoidance
* Flexible and be able to work with other aspects of your life
* Activity based - not relying on circumstance


Identify and Imagine the most positive outcome of your goal and the biggest obstacle that stands in the way. (The obstacle bit apparently is the tricky part which most of us don't think through.) They give the example re specific details of when and where and how the person wants to act in critical situations. For example; If the goal is to "eat more fruit and vegetables", the subject might think of how they will act in restaurants, when travelling , and at other situations where they may be tempted not to follow through with the goal. Then they have to specify the behaviour they would do with an ..."if I am at a restaurant and they ask about dessert, then I will choose options with fruit, not cake."

 We are under the influence of Oprah after her recent visit, who said, "Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right."
 

"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right."

 We know she struggles too with getting it right.

Happy New Year.


Clara









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Reviving the Spirit of Christmas

Dear Babyboomers,
I have to agree in principle with Fifi Box, in her article in the Sunday magazine from the Daily Telegraph,

"What we seem to have lost among the garlands of tinsel and the reams of wrapping paper is the spirit of Christmas.  Yes, it may all seem a bit touchy-feely, but it's not the giving and receiving of material things that we should celebrate, it's the sharing of time and love with our family and friends. If, like me, you're exhausted by the exchange of meaningless, last minute presents and want to share your love in a different way  there are alternatives......  Kris Kringle schemes, home-made presents or World Vision purchases of a goat or a duck which is delivered to a family in a Third World country."
Fifi concludes by "wondering how many of our carefully chosen presents end up in the temporary purgatory of the bottom drawer.  Then after a respectable time lapse, of course, they find their ultimate resting place, either regifted or on offer at a garage sale." 


And Fifi would most likely only be in her thirties, if that - a surprising viewpoint from a young person, perhaps we would expect  this attitude from someone older.  I have to say reluctantly, that I share her sentiments, and whilst I enjoy Christmas when it arrives, the brainstorming for the perfect gift is stressful, attempting to gauge the interests and desires of each person and reconcile that with the budget.  We are up to our 13th grandchild, nearly 14th, (two marriages!), so have had to become more efficient at the process. 


To conclude, a few words about opening presents and showing appreciation.  As a single parent of two, one Christmas I was overwelmed by stretching the already stretched dollar and time factor, only to have toys etc strewn all over the house after Santa took all the credit for this enormous effort.   The next year, things were different - Santa's stuff in the stockings (pillow cases), could be opened on waking, a quick breakfast, off to church to celebrate the religious meaning, then to sit around the tree to open other presents, one at a time, thanking and appreciating.  It felt much better.
Clara  

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Hi BB's
Parsley Salsa Verde with olive oil provides health and taste to pasta  - It's actually not about the recipe - more about the oil.  I dedicate this post to my BIL (Brother in Law  xxx).  More to come, Umberto.
Clara

 

Pasta with salsa verde



 






















Loaded with flavour and nutrition, this is a sensationally, simple way to serve your favourite short pasta. Great as an accompaniment or stirfry 24 green prawns in a little oil for 1 to 2 mins and add to pasta for a main course to serve 4


For Salsa Verde, pulse to a smooth paste:-
1 1/2 cups (1 average bunch) flat leaf parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 to 2 tbsp capers
2 anchovy fillets
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or more up to 1/2 cup (I prefer to serve olive oil on table for individual choice - see note)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1tsp Dijon mustand
Salt & Pepper


Cook 400g / 12oz short pasta in boiling salted water until al dente then drain (reserve 4 tbsp cooking water). Toss pasta with Salsa Verde (adding a little reserved water if needed.)
Note - The Olive Oil Factor
Endorsing the Mediterranean-style diet, recognised by experts as a healthy way to eat, particularly as we age, with a heavy focus on vegetables, fruits, fish, legumes, whole grain and of course olive oil. High in mono-unsaturated fats, olive oil has been linked to a reduction in coronary heart disease risk and cholesterol.


In the United States, producers of olive oil may place the following health claim on product labels:
Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tbsp of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.

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Raw parsley cleanses the blood, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, and is said to benefit the sexual system

 Hi there Babyboomers
Raw parsley cleanses the blood, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, and is said to benefit the sexual system. Chewing parsley prevents bad breath!  How good is that?

Flat leaf / continental / Italian parsley said to have the best taste

I have grown parsley in our small plot, and what's more, from seed. It likes the rich, well dug soil and a sunny position (it grows in part sun in our plot) and grows well in pots. What I like about it that it keeps on growing, actually being a biennial and is always ready to be harvested to be used in salads, savoury dishes such as pasta and as a garnish.  Keep reading and eat more parsley.

Clara

Used as a garnish curly
parsley is far too nutritious
to be limited to that.

petroselinum crispum


Parsley is one of the most important herbs for providing vitamins to the body. It's like an immune-enhancing multi-vitamin and mineral complex in green plant form - with more vitamin C than any other vegetable - three times as much as oranges and about the same as blackcurrants, twice as much iron as spinach, rich in Vitamin A it also contains folate, potassium, calcium and flavonoids that act as antioxidants.

History The English introduced it to the world after getting it from the Romans who got it from the Ancient Greeks who thought that Hercules used a garland of parsley so they would crown the winners of games and war with garlands of parsley in honour of the great feats of Hercules. Greek soldiers fed parsley to their horses so they would run better.To view or add comment, click on comments at bottom of page or send an email - clara@babyboomerconnections.com.au
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Small plot yields antiageing greens

Hi Babyboomers

Today was a beautiful day in Sydney following serious serial rain.


As you know I am passionate about leafy greens and herbs, so today G and I sowed some seeds - flat leafed parsley, known for it's excellent flavour, spinach (perpetual leaf, easy to grow with continuous cropping - according to the packet), some shallots for salads which harvest in 8-12 weeks, to join the existing rocket which can be sown all year round - love the peppery flavour added to roasted veges, and wilted rocket is divine. Our basil crop is doing well - this part of the land has a few hazards re survival of the species - insects, possums (protected).


It was a good day, as G & I worked our little plot which doesn't have quite enough sun and even though the yield isn't huge, I adore being able to pick a few leafy greens, knowing that they are such a powerhouse re antiageing qualities.  I throw them in with roast vegetables, use them as a bed for seafood and meat, or simply use in salads.


Clara

For exciting nutritional info re leafy greens go to
Babyboomers benefit from eating green leaves.


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Keeping contact by sharing finger food rewarding for Babyboomers

Hi Babyboomers
Keeping in contact with friends has to be the most rewarding and important action we take.  These are the people who grow older with us, who understand us, who don't look at us with critical eyes cos  - yes  'Times they are achanging' and will ever change. 
'Fruit is fun' - the video -  December Babies 2009  - fun times for us all as we continue to  keep up with our friends. I'll let the video tell the story of how we all get together each year  -  but the secret is to share  - finger food is my answer - the women bring a plate of finger food and guys bring drinks/alcohol.  No stress just fun.

 Clara

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It's all about identity - and not retiring

Hi Babyboomers 
It's all about identity - and not retiring.  Well done Ruth Faerber!

Ruth reinvented herself as an artist
in her 80's to employ new technology
such as inkjet printers

From our local paper, The Mosman Daily - 'Portrait of lady as reborn artist' written by Kate Crawford.


Thanks Kate, for your inspiring article on Ruth Faerber - she's 88 and has no intention of retiring and giving up her identity as an artist. She is exhibiting her work at Artarmon Galleries alongside works on paper by late artist John Coburn. She says, "I find it oddly engaging that the passage of time is represented by the generation links in the show."


The exhibition features Faerber's recent digital prints - she reinvented herself as an artist about six years ago to employ new techniques such as inkjet printers. "I discovered amazing things that could not be done in other ways - the result is not a photograph but a graphic." she says.


The exhibition continues until next Tuesday, November 9, at Artarmon Galleries at 479 Pacific Highway, Artarmon. I can feel a 'walk with a purpose' looming on Sunday.


Clara

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Aussie Granny shops for skinny jeans

Dear Babyboomers
Blogging from USA where I am having a wonderful visit with my friend I re-connected with on Facebook after 30 years.

"I shop therefore I am" - a new twist on an old saying. I have been doing my best to kick start the American economy given that our dollar is stacking up so well. R's beautiful store 'Shop at Next Door', stocks an extensive range of jeans with fabulous tops and accessories.


I have been learning all the ins and outs of how to wear skinny jeans - with boots of course but because we are coming into summer, also with killer heels, flats and flip flops. R says that the worst mistake you can make when taking ups jeans is to make them too short - flared jeans need to be almost to the ground but skinny jeans are a little tricky to get right. Have them as long as you can make them without cupping the bottoms too much; a certain amount of cupping however is necessary for the look and with summer jeans you can fold up the bottoms for a casual look.


This is what she says on her site http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/ - click on Jean Scene at bottom of Home Page.


'No, you do not have to be skinny to wear skinny jeans. It's all about how you wear them that makes the difference. Going into a Wisconsin winter, we all know how great it is to throw on your favorite skinny jeans with a pair of boots and a big oversized sweater. It's the one time that living in the frozen tundra makes fashion fun as well as practical. But thankfully that is all behind us for another seven months or so. So now what? Well a picture is worth a thousand words. Wear skinny jeans with killer heels, your favorite flats, barefoot if the moment is right and of course your favorite flip flops. You can wear a skinny jean scrunched around your ankle or cuffed for a casual look. That solves some of the length issues, which is nice for us as well as you. Of course we'll always shorten them for you if need be.'

I am actually surprised that I am enjoying the look of my new skinny jeans.


Clara




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"A man who correctly guesses a woman's age may be smart, but he's not very bright"...... Lucille Ball

Dear Babyboomers -

"A man who correctly guesses a woman's age may be smart, but he's not very bright....... " Lucille Ball. 

She was a smart woman who knew what she was talking about!  My reply when asked how old I am, is "If a woman tells you her age, she will tell you anything."  A special young friend of mine asked the other day, "How old are you?"  I paused significantly before answering, "I can't answer that question because I don't want to tell you a lie."  Of course as a 5 yr old he didn't really understand why I didn't want to reveal this basic fact but he has to learn early.

The reason I didn't tell a little white lie is because I have had my fingers severely burnt in a similar interaction, where a 5 year old just learning about numbers asked the same question (why are they so obsessed with age?)  I answered, foolishly, "39." 

"Oh, Clara,'' she said, squinting intently into my sunlit face and comparing it mentally with her mother's 30's face and said, "You haven't looked after your skin well."

I rest my case - you have to teach them early - do not ask a woman's age!

Honestly Clara/Lucille

Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life With Lucy. One of the most popular and influential stars in America during her lifetime, with one of Hollywood's longest careers, especially on television, Ball began acting in the 1930s, becoming both a radio actress and B-movie star in the 1940s, and then a television star during the 1950s. She was still making films in the 1960s and 1970s. - Wikipedia

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Babyboomers devouring Avocado Dip with wine for antiageing effects

Hi Babyboomers
I usually post food blogs at http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/ but thought you might enjoy hearing about the amazing antiageing qualities of the avocado.
So what's all the fuss about Avocados?


Answer - They are an incredible superfood, as well as being delicious and versatile.






Avocado Dip - au naturale




My first tasting of avocado was as a newly married new foodie, discovering alternative foods to which my mum had served. In the 60's, avocados were referred to as Avocado Pears. Expecting a sweet taste, the oily, savoury taste and texture was a shock, a little like drinking your first cup of real coffee or glass of red wine.In designing a fingerfood menu Avocado Dip is a great start.
2 avocados – chopped or mashed
1/2 lebanese cucumber, sliced lengthways, deseeded, then chopped finely
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
Sea salt and cracked pepper
Chopped Mint or basil (or both) added at the end
Serve with vegetable sticks and /or Lebanese bread toasted – Lebanese cucumber, carrot, celery, capsicum.
Or do what we do - simply scoop from the flesh of the avo with a cracker - (my favourite being 'Salt and Vinegar Rice crackers' but a low GI cracker or bread would be better)


Re Avos - Don't be like me in the past - thinking that they contained oils and therefore avoiding them when in fact they are great for maintaining a healthy weight since fats are vital for good health. (Avocados contain fat, 60% is monounsaturated, 20% is polyunsaturated, and only 20% is saturated.)


Avocados are a wonderful fruit containing a mass of vital nutrients and fibre, are low in sugar and salt free, and contain per 100g-11% of the RDI of vitamin A, 11% of Thiamin, 19% of Riboflavin, 21% of niacin, 42% of vitamin C and 13% of magnesium, to name a few.


While lowering cholesterol, being a fantastic antioxidant and brilliant for your skin, when consumed prior to or during alcohol, avocado inhibits the ability of alcohol to cause fatty liver. So next time you're having a glass of wine try eating home-made avocado dip with veggie sticks.


Eat more avo's
Clara

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'Successful retirement' and serious antiageing stuff welcomed

Dear Babyboomers

Thanks for your incredible response to my post "Serious Antiageing Stuff", which encourages me to continue along the passionate path I have chosen. 

The reason I feel passionate, is because the way I deal with an unknown future is to address it and put it out there for comment and because I know that there are many women (or men, not necessarily targeted), who would like to contribute to 'Ideas towards 'Successful Retirement'. 

There are many questions to ask, and discussions to have to reconcile the past with the present and future - let's do it!

Perhaps I will ask a question per day.  What do you think?
For the times - they are achanging. Go to http://www.babyboomerconnections.com.au/ to view the exciting decades we have spanned.

Cheers Clara


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Serious babyboomer anti-ageing stuff - It's now or never, Girls (and boys)

Dear Babyboomers

OK, let's get serious about this babyboomer anti-ageing stuff.  No, not the email jokes, and yes, some of them are underwhelmingly funny, ha ha, but others too close to the truth to be comfortable especially when one has experienced the occasional 'Senior's Moment' due to  inattention of the moment.  I have banned any ageist talk from my territory - trust me, your inner young vital self hears this stuff and absorbs it, so best to avoid it.

My darling husband, known blogwise as G, now knows better than to refer to me affectionately as, "Old Girl".  He now knows that all it gets him is a very negative response.   Also, G, you are not the detective on my brain case.  I am responsible for my own brain and don't need references to when I choose to be forgetful.  I  have been responsible for decades - which has ensured that the children in my care have been responsibly and lovingly  nutured. 

However, now they are responsible for themselves - yes - and now it is time for us.

OK, that's all I have to say for today.

Passionately Clara

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Vests and wraps to wear with jeans

Dear Babyboomers
We love our jeans - Here are some vests and wraps to wear with jeans/skinny jeans. Sheep to shawl is lovely for us.

My favourites  'Poncho Viva' and 'Bring out the Vest in you' since they remind me of the blending of colours we achieved with our weaving back in the 70's. 'Vest Assured' and 'Just in Time' also are reminiscent of the beautiful pieces which were woven with hand spun wool, some of which you spun from the fleece of your own sheep. The variations in the wool create the fabulous variations in text.

Clara

Sheep to Shawl...September 16th

Faux Fur For Fun...September15th

















Bring Out the Vest in You...September 14th

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Reconnecting with friends to share memories and fun in Noosaville

Dear Boomers
Just returned from a fabulous time at Noosaville with friends. 

One of the great  / comforting aspects about getting older is that you have time to re-connect with special friends, along with the appreciation that they shared the same memories / speak the same language / share the same future.

Noosaville lies next to Noosa Sound and Munna Point, along the Noosa River. (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). It has its own distinct village character while being close to essential modern conveniences, restaurants, cafés, motels and resorts.


Enjoy a picnic in the foreshore parklands or take a dip in the cool Noosa River. With its long stretch of walkways, the parkland is a popular destination for leisure or fitness. From early morning when the rowers glide along the river and the rainbow lorikeets greet the day, to sunset when the colourful sailing boats return to their moorings and the cafés begin to fill, Noosaville has a relaxed charm.

We enjoyed all of the above plus the extreme beauty of Noosa's fabulous coastline. Usually G provides a balance re shopping, but with Gail's expertise and encouraging words, "Great for travel etc", I shopped till I dropped.
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There's a Man in My Kitchen!

Dear Babyboomers
What do you do when "There's a man in my kitchen and he cooks a better than your average meal?" 

Answer - enjoy! And stay out of the kitchen. A monthly Mosman magazine, delivered free, a good read, glossy ads of what's available, where to go, a few recipes etc. When I returned from tutoring, it was opened at Pork with prunes, sage, sauteed apples and hazelnuts was G was in process. And this was a man whose previous inspiration was Carrots and Beans with the occasional Microwave Miracle.
Encore G


Clara

And from an expert chef - From 'Wisdom' by Andrew Zucherman - 'Love'


"Cooking is truly an act of love".....Jacques Pepin. . He moves on to say "Cook with love. Sit down around the table and share food with your children and your family. ....... You always communicate through cooking. You cannot cook indifferently, otherwise the food won't come across the right way.


There is a great deal of love which goes into the making of food, and you always cook for the other; maybe the purest expression of love is to cook for someone. I don't see myself alone, standing in front of the top of the sink and making a souffle of lobster. But as soon as someone else comes, whether it's your mother or your lover or your child or a friend; then you set up the table around you; you add to your table, and you open the wine."


.....and "I remember my daughter when she was small and standing in her crib for the first time that I gave her caviar and I put it on bread - butter and caviar - she licked it up and she said,"Encore Papa."
Clara's version of the meal http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/


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New exciting accessories for mature women with style

Dear Babyboomers
 As you know I adore scarves / accessories put  together with complementary jewellery and stunning bags. Old Rose is my favourite - very flattering colour, hope it is still there when I arrive in Wisconsin in October.
Others can visit http://www.shopatnextdoorfashionscene.blogspot.com/ to view more fabulous looks and even buy online if they like.  This is not a selling site - I just like showing you style I love for women of our age.
Clara

Scarf: Vivante by VSA in brown $22

Necklace: EM 30" 2 row in Animal

Bag: Big Buddha with chains "Ajaitlynn"

Scarf: Vivante by VSA with studs in Old Rose $44
Necklace: EM 19" Hematite Chain Drape
Bag: JOY Print Hobo bag in Brown $48

Scarf: VSA with fringe in Navy
Necklace: Crystal Ring set $35
Bag: Nicole Lee Queena Edgy Pieced Black $81

Scarf: VSA Geometric in Grey $32
Belt: Nicole Lee Studded Belt in Taupe
Bag: Fashion Express Silver Circle in Mustard $62


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Spring has sprung - Fragrance evokes memories of which we have many

Dear Babyboomer

My house is fragrant with the perfume of spring. Therefore it is full of memories since to me, fragrance is the ultimate trigger.

"Spring has sprung
The grass is ris
Please tell me where
The birdies is"

The change of seasons has to be a most evocative time as nature demonstrates the dynamic cycle of life. The exact opposite happening at the same time, in different hemispheres, is a reminder of the world's rotation, our dependence on amazing, ongoing cycles, emphasising the need to be keep nature in balance. It is also a renewal - an opportunity to start again - to do it better.

Several attempts at the music behind these spring images, gathered over the last few weeks, didn't feel right for different reasons - this Jethrow Tull Flute is edgy, combined with harmonious. I thought this described the process of change.
As a Granny - well a Nonna, I love to share with a child the everchanging beauty which surrounds us, and help them to be aware of the fragility of our planet. This is an essential role of the Matriach.

Clara

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Style maketh the older woman visible

Dear Babyboomers
Some more of Renotta's style.  What I really love about her work is the co-ordination of design and how she put things together with the seasons. The combinations re colour, design, concept are fabulous.


Every now and then I get it right re co-ordination - and then I walk out the door feeling great.  Style has always been important to me, but now in my third stage of life is assumes even more importance.  I always notice a stylish woman (or man) and turn for a second look.  It's one way of beating the sense of feeling invisible which can happen as we get older.
Clara
ps - A memory - when it was time for me to move on from a past relationship, the jilted male's parting words were, "Anyway your feet are too big, and you are nothing without your style".  Could have been worse!
Hydrangea...August 25th






Another sign of fall when the hydrangea start to turn.

Goldenrod...August 24th






I love goldenrod. It signals the onset of fall, my favorite time of the year.

Set For Awhile...August 23rd

If you look closely at the pewter pendant, you will see that I embossed it with the leaf on tomorrow's piece.
See more of Renotta's style http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/ or her challenge for photographing something she has created every day for a year.

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Nature Walk in Mosman

Hi there Babyboomers
'Exercise with a Purpose' evolved as a result of my being a Gym Dropout. This walk is in Mosman, but it doesn't matter where it is, 'Exercise with a Purpose' is a fabulous concept.  And you never know where it will lead you!!!!!

'Exercising with a purpose,' yesterday included a bush walk to Cobblers Beach. Following our trusty guide, written by Rotarians, in 1981, we set off from the "Sports Pavillian, stopped to admire the view of Middle Harbour, then wound our way through the bush to Cobblers Beach. Still quite natural with minimum shade, it is a peaceful spot, ideal for children and when the cold south wind blows."


Hmmmmm - I don't think that Mr Brian Leckey and Mr Alan Kendall of Mosman Council and his wife who did much car driving and typing, had been there recently.


A fabulous walk, including fortifications for Middle Head and early bush flowers - however I suggest you leave the children at home!  Clara

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Significant scarves add flair and panache

Dear Babyboomers
Re Isadora - My feet were not made for dancing - an early aspiration was to be a ballerina but since at that age and stage, I was built, according to my parents' friends - Grrrrrr, like a 'front row forward', this didn't happen. I didn't know what a FRF was but somehow knew it wasn't where I wanted to be. Besides I inherited the family trait of large feet......


However, Isadora and I share shoulders and neck (more so these days) made for wearing scarves.

I have worn significant scarves seriously for the last two decades or since Pashminas made a statement, with the beginning of a more stylish method of draping. (Long scarf folded in half, placed around the neck, then the two ends threaded through to sit at the neckline.)

Since then they have adorned my wardrobe, (taking up 1/3 of the valuable space), allowing a neutral overall hue for basic garments. They embellish and enhance with their splashes of colour, softness and flattering draping, or add flair and panache.
This week, I enjoy your creative use of colour, texture and drapery to enhance our neckline and decolletage.

Clara

Tied and True...August 13th

Tying One On...August 12th

Wrapping It Up...August 11th...despite the 90 degree weather, we're ready for fal(Clara's favourite Mobius Scarf)

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Who is Isadora? I dance what I am

Hi R / wonderful, creative, individual women out there / and the men who love and put up with us..........

It was time to start a new file within my blogger file, which I called 'Women to Admire'. The impetus for this particular blog, was wanting to record how much I adore scarves, hence the question "Who was Isadora?"
hence .....
Having read more about her, I doubt I would slot her into that category. Perhaps - Amazing Women / Women who danced / Women who moved ahead of the pack etc.

Personally I admire her for her amazing spirit, and as with other feminist women, she blazed our trail. "What trail?" our daughters may ask. Another day, another blog, but believe me, "Baby, we have come a long way."

The famous poet and writer Carl Sandburg in his poem, Isadora Duncan: wrote:

"The wind? I am the wind.
The sea and the moon? I am the sea and the moon.
Tears, pain, love, bird-flights? I am all of them. I dance what I am.
Sin, prayer, flight, the light that never was on land or sea?
I dance what I am." Isadora Duncan

ps - I had a personal 'Isadora moment'. With my burnt orange scarf around my neck, having bought G his delicious salad at Cafe Balmoral, an unsuspecting male stood on the end of my trailing scarf. Suddenly, I felt an alarming tightening around my neck.

What is the ending to this story?
Clara

Then - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isadora Duncan


Born - 1877 San Francisco, California, U.S. Nice, France Field - Dance and choreography
Died - 1927 (aged 50)
Movement - Modern dance

Isadora Duncan was a dancer, considered by many to be the creator of modern dance. Born in the United States, she lived in Europe and the Soviet Union from the age of 22 until her death at age 50. In the United States she was popular only in New York, and then only later in her life. She performed to acclaim throughout Europe.



Duncan's fondness for flowing scarves was the cause of her death in a freak automobile accident in Nice, France. Duncan's large silk scarf, while still draped around her neck, became entangled around one of the vehicle's open-spoked wheels and rear axle, breaking her neck.
She was a pioneer of 20th-century American dance, often credited with moving dance away from strict formal structures and toward more free-flowing forms of personal expression. She wore Grecian-style gowns, often performed barefoot, and startled audiences by employing such everyday human movements as skipping and running.

An Unconventional Life
In 1913, both children, with their nurse, drowned in an accident on the Seine River. They were returning home after a lunch with Isadora and Paris Singer.

In 1922, she married Sergei Yesenin, a Russian poet who was eighteen years her junior. Yesenin was also an alcoholic whose drunken rages brought Isadora negative publicity. Within a year, he returned to Russia where he suffered a mental breakdown and was institutionalized. Upon his release, he died under mysterious circumstances on December 28, 1925. Isadora was a bisexual and had lesbian relationships with the poet Mercedes de Acosta and the writer Natalie Barney.

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