ROSEBUD “Young Girl” This symbolism ought to be obvious. If you want complication, there is a system of messages which can be sent using rosebuds, agreed upon by just about everybody who goes in for such things. If you present your lover with a rosebud with a stem that has all its leaves andContinue reading “Ranunculus to You: Rosebud to Snowdrop”
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Physical Development
Once upon a time, there was…. Well, actually, we have discussed him in this space ere this, so this is probably fourth of fifth upon a time. Anyhoo, once there was an artist named Walter Wellman, who made his mark in the postcard world, producing hundreds of cartoons for the enjoyment of postcardContinue reading “Physical Development”
Food and Whine
All right, all right, all right! I’m glad this isn’t one of those online influencer blogs, which prompts thousands of contradictions each day whenever I write something. But enough people have pointed out to me that THEIR grocery stores still stock the classic frozen orange juice with metal ends on the can, justContinue reading “Food and Whine”
Ranunculus to You: Rice to Rose
*RICE “Happiness, Prosperity” *RICE, WILD “Influence” *RING FLOWER “Marriage” ROCKET “Rivalry” ROCKET, QUEEN’S “You Are the Queen of Coquettes” ROSE “Love” The pioneer floriographers, including Mme. De Latour, leaned more toward “Beauty” for the Rose. “Love” may have originated in Frances S. Osgood’s second book. (She has “Beauty” in the first.) But the twentiethContinue reading “Ranunculus to You: Rice to Rose”
Another Flock of Postcards
There are graphic artists whose work is designed to hang on the wall, and there are artists whose work tends in other directions. Some artists find their niche in comic strips while others find it in magazine covers. Some illustrate books and some customize cars. There are artists known for skulls etched on people’sContinue reading “Another Flock of Postcards”
Going Going Bygone
I wonder, every now and then when I have finished wondering if we will ever own cars as energy-efficient as Fred Flintstone’s, how much longer television will continue. My television provider (remember when you used to just turn on the set?) has let me know I can renew service at a higher price ORContinue reading “Going Going Bygone”
Ranunculus to You, Polyanthus to Rhubarb
POLYANTHUS “Pride of Riches” This has so many rich flowers that everyone assumes it’s proud. POLYANTHUS, CRIMSON “The Heart’s Mystery” Elizabeth W. Wirt calls this the Crimson-Heart Polyanthus, which would explain why the floriographers had hearts on their minds. POLYANTHUS, LILAC “Confidence” Confidence is another word which has almost entirely changed itsContinue reading “Ranunculus to You, Polyanthus to Rhubarb”
Teen Book List, 1973
As noted heretofore, this is another one of them new years, a time when this column generally looks back to the world of books marking significant anniversaries. I thought I might start with things which are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary, and now I wish I hadn’t. The last thing I really need, when consideringContinue reading “Teen Book List, 1973”
New Year, Old Advice
Now, your old Uncle Blogsy has never been a great one for New Year’s resolutions. I like the concept, and I applaud those who make them. But as making resolutions to do better in the New Year implies that I am not perfect to begin with, I prefer not to participate. (As forContinue reading “New Year, Old Advice”
Ranunculus to You, Palm to Plumbago
P PALM “Victory” A lot of our early history was concentrated around the Mediterranean, where palm trees are often handy. It became the custom to spread the road with palm fronds if a conqueror was to come that way. To this day, we speak of winners as “taking the palm”, though it hasContinue reading “Ranunculus to You, Palm to Plumbago”
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