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Jane Austen Book Discussion: Pride & Prejudice
Comments (15)Yes, I suppose Mary might not have been quite pliable enough for Mr. Collin's purposes. But I mean is that she would have been good as a preachers wife because she WAS moralizing and followed her 'duty'. She would have been a good schoolmarm or missionary. She probably just ended up a spinster though. Do you think she could ever make a living for herself (such as the main character did in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall?). I wonder how many of us would have been considered 'blue-stockings' back then? I do remember, in the last chapter of the book, Austen mentioning the fates of the two unwed sisters. Let me see if I can find it.... It says that "Kitty, to her very material advantage, spent the chief of her time with her two elder sisters. In society so superior to that she had generally known, her improvement was great. She was not of so ungovernable a temper as Lydia; and, removed from the influence of Lydia's example, she became by proper attention and management, less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid." And it also says this "Mary was the only daughter who remained at home; and she was neccissarilly drawn from the pursuit of accomplishments by Mrs. Bennet's being quite unable to sit alone. Mary was obliged to mix more with the world, but she could still moralise over every morning visit; and as she was no longer mortified by comparisons between her sisters' beauty and her own, it was suspected by her father that she submitted to the change without much reluctance." That would be terrible to be constantly told that you were not pretty in comparison to your sisters and that you were not an interesting person to be around. CMK...See MoreDiscussion topic....what would you do?
Comments (17)There are trends in all aspects of design and that appears to be what happened here. The landscape seems to have been designed in the tropical plant boom. We have entered a "native" plant period where prairie plants are installed on former elevated subway lines in the northeast far from any prairie (and called "natural!" by some) That awareness of trends may have been part of your nephew's question. The best of these fashions last and become enduring resources for property owners. Some fade into oblivion. As a general approach I tend to distinguish between landscapes and gardens. Both are designed spaces but to me a garden is a much more collected space that is made of natural elements but clearly and distinctly set apart from nature. Think medieval cloister garden ( or the High Line!) A landscape is our effort at greater perfection - a space that feels like being in nature but, because of careful and sometimes hidden editing and shaping, more engaging for us. It is more delightful, more comforting and/or more beautiful than a completely spontaneous natural setting. Each has its place and both seem to have been accommodated on your site. To me if someone loves bananas and palms far removed from their native setting that is fine, but in a garden, not in a landscape. Trying to intergrate them into a landscape, rather than highlight them in a garden, seems challenging....See MoreFinishing touches and other discussions. :)
Comments (9556)Oh, Frosted! Be careful! I know, it's too late now, you've already messed up. Just kidding, so sorry about your back. Man you have to be so careful. I hope it resolves quickly. Back pain is no fun. I like that floor lamp and hope, in due time, you get it together and it does just the trick. My hubby was doing some "work outside" items and man he scared me. I told him, we don't want a trip to the ER because the shovel hit your toe or some such thing. He just doesn't get he can't do what he used to do. Yikes! I am praying our above degree temperatures down here will help kill this doggone virus. So far, our immediate area doesn't have much at all. Of course, we have our share of "stupid" people who make it hard on everyone else! grrrr! Stay safe everyone. Happy Day!...See MoreAnyone regularly attend an online book or discussion group?
Comments (15)Thanks for the offer Lyfia!! I love to read for pleasure but rarely do it anymore. Maybe someday I will get there, but right now I have to focus my limited resources more, which is kind of sad. I have a little reading room in my house and long to sit and read in the comfy chair, but it's not happening anytime soon . . . I'm looking for a sort of professional or action-oriented discussion group though. In particular, I'd like to get a group of people together to talk about how we can work more for racial understanding and diversity of support and opportunity in our communities and professional work. I belonged to a multicultural group of Yemeni immigrants and long time native residents in my home town, we met monthly and had activities, but that is on hiatus. I have a couple of organizations I am nominally involved with and I'm seeking to get involved more in that realm. Years ago I used to volunteer with a camp that did weekend retreats for high school students to combat bullying and other socio-emotional issues that the students were dealing with. It got started by one school that had a rash of suicides and they wanted to create a better atmosphere at the school. However, they stopped doing it, probably because in my state, so many schools are cash strapped even though troubled. I'm trying to think of a way to start that kind of thing up again . . . The second thing is I am trying to network with folks who are doing restoration work on their land or permaculture. There is a group in a town about an hour away from me, but they don't do anything monthly, just have a listserv. Theoretically I'd like to network with folks closer to home so we can actually share resources and get together once the pandemic subsides or the weather warms up . . . You're right in that I might have to start something like this myself, and I'm wondering if anyone has done something like this? I have a feeling it is not that easy to pull off successfully . . . (having planned some statewide professional conferences, I know how tough it is to get everyone on the same and productive page) . . . not impossible, just tough....See MoreGina S
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