When I was fifteen years old, my father taught me how to drive. I was eager, yet scared, and Dad wanted to give me ample opportunity to practice, so we drove together often. He’d pick a destination and I would drive while he critiqued and instructed me. Luckily, he is both an extremely patient man and … Read more
Well, hello there 2014! We’ve barely begun to get acquainted. I don’t have a feel for you yet. You still hold that thrilling newness and I can not peek inside of you. But I know that right now, you are magical. At this moment you are twelve months of possibility. And I long to dwell … Read more
I seem to be bombarded by advertisements that insist there is still time to get my body “bikini ready”. If I can’t sculpt, shape or melt away areas of my body, I can visit one of the many tanning salons that seem to be popping up on every corner. Or I could take a safer … Read more
About a year ago, I was lucky enough to acquire a two volume set of The Life and Letters of Sir John Everett Millais, written by his son in 1898. It’s a beautiful set that I’ve longed to own, but was unable to give it the attention it deserves as my husband was still recuperating … Read more
The birth of the Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood T Shirt has been exciting and now they are making their way to new homes! Thank you to these lovely friends who have been kind enough to post pictures of themselves, resplendent in their Pre-Raphaelite threads: Raine Szramski Valerie Meachum Verity Holloway Michaela McAndrew Artist Betina Fink wears her … Read more
Kris Lundberg of the Shakespeare’s Sister Company has just blown me away. I literally have lovely, grateful tears in my eyes as I write this. She has created a wonderful video in which she introduces the world to the Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood T Shirt and to the legacy of Elizabeth Siddal. Thank you so much, Kris! This … Read more
I am grateful for the positive response to the Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood T Shirts. And I have to admit, I was a bit nervous when I first added them to the site but immediately received such lovely comments and emails and I thank you for that. I have to be honest, if you purchase a shirt … Read more
I’ve recently read Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. Written in the early 1800s, it is a classic fairy tale in which Undine, an elemental water spirit, marries a human in order to gain a soul. It may be derived from the tale of Melusina. (I prefer Melusina, who seems to have a strength … Read more
My husband is in the hospital again. Still dealing with the repercussions from his accident last May. It’s more serious this time. An infection has spread to the bone. Let me use the technical term, just so I can feel the weight of it: Osteomyelitis. It’s serious and scary, but we are remaining hopeful and … Read more
I’m lucky enough to have regular readers here at Pre-raphaelite Sisterhood and several lovely followers on the accompanying Facebook page. The Facebook page has been convenient for me, especially since my daily schedule has been different over the summer and I haven’t posted as much here as I would have liked. Plus, the facebook page … Read more
I am in the process of creating a Facebook page for Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood. If you use Facebook, please stop by! You can also follow this site at myspace.