In yesterday’s post, I talked about how American women seem to focus more on being liked than being respected. But, as I’ve reflected upon this more, I’ve also been thinking about how modern “relationships” are so transient. We stick around only as long as our “needs” are being met. And so, we run around expecting everyone . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: The Fun of Making Friends (c. 1950)
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Yesterday, I began the unit in The Home Economics Omnibus on being a well-dressed girl. But part of being well-dressed is also being well-groomed. You can be wearing the best clothes money can buy but still be a mess. Thank goodness the Committee on Medical Motion Pictures from the American College of Surgeons and the crazy . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Make Sure You Wash Your Hair At Least Every Two Weeks Well, I managed to do it. It is hard to admit but I think everyone has figured it out, already. I put too much on my plate. I went to the super buffet and loaded it up because I forgot that I could take seconds. Each item on my plate brings me tremendous joy (most of . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Ode to Saran Wrap (c. 1956)  One comment - (Comments are closed)  Cooking from Scratch, Theatrical Thursday, Vintage School Films, home economics  freezer cooking, Once a Month Cooking We’re in luck! Avis Films has created an educational movie that will help us understand the “foundation foods” we should eat every day. Apparently this film didn’t like to call them The Basic 7. The propaganda is strong encouraging us to be members of The Clean Plate Club. But, also note when the film says it is . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Foundation Foods (1940s) Sometimes we need to watch a “corny” and “sentimental” film (by today’s standards) to help us connect to and name some of the emotions we are feeling. Even though our leaders tell us the recession is officially over, many families, including mine, are still feeling the full weight of the downturn. I’ll admit it. I cried while . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Thanksgiving (1951) |
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