Hosiery Marketing – from the 1950’s to today
A collection of vintage hosiery ads – pantyhose, nylons and stockings from the 1950’s, 60’s 70’s, and 80’s. Continue Reading
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Montréal, J’ai le béguin pour toi
Montréal is oil & water; old French traditions contrasting with western sensibilities, all of which happen in the context of a land taken from indigenous tribes (the subext of modern North America).
Everything in Montreal is in French. All street signs, all menus, all overheard conversations. Everyone speaks perfect English – even perfect Canadian, eh. Continue Reading
Hillary Wants to Formally Deprogram Her Enemies
“Maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members.” Hillary Clinton Here’s the deal, my friends. I am NOT a “MAGA” republican. I have never voted for Trump, and never will. I am a Classical Liberal who… Continue Reading
Winter Quarters
My ancestors are Soul Anarchists in the truest sense of the term. They were in rebellion against the Federal Government, and had to stand up to persecution including an extermination order by the governor of a neighboring state. Continue Reading
Martin’s Cove
My Great-Great Grandmother, Thisbe Reed, was one of the early Mormon pioneers who persecuted. They fled everything they knew and loved, into the western frontier, so that they could live life on their own terms. This was a profound act of Soul Anarchy. Continue Reading
Retired Mormon
“When did you leave the church?”
I’ve never liked the question; it assumes too much….
Soul Anarchy runs deep in my blood. I love that I’ve descended from Mormon pioneers. They were so goddamn determined to live life on their own terms, that they packed their essentials into handcarts, and hauled them across the plains, into the Rocky Mountains….
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One Hundred Ninety Degrees
She takes a sip of my refilled glass. Todd asks her again- “How do you want that cooked?” “One hundred ninety degrees”, she tersely replies. “You guys should have a thermometer back there”.
Now I understand who everyone is and what is best for them. Continue Reading
What I Know To Be True
I realize that from a distance, it may be difficult to know what I value and know to be true. I’d like to clear that up right now: Freedom is more noble than safety. Polarity is a principle of life.… Continue Reading
What would it take to bring you out of retirement?
Everyone knows that nylons and heels are part of my uniform, but the loose tie is every bit as important. It’s a nod to my days as a Mormon missionary and my heritage- the Mormon pioneers who left everything behind… Continue Reading
favorite hosiery
Like wine, hosiery can be one of life’s finer pleasures. A luxury, a sensual indulgence – sure, you don’t need it, but… you really should treat yourself. Here are five criteria I consider when I evaluate hosiery…. Fit… Feel … Look … cost … Longevity… Continue Reading