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Blog Posts from BarbaraThe Legacy of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887)Posted by Barbara Scott Mar 28 2012, 7:26 am Born to an alcoholic and impoverished scion of Boston wealth, Dorothea Dix struggled though her young years plagued by familial abuse and ill health. In spite of such obstacles, she managed to open a private school for the children of the rich at the age of 18 while also teaching poor children at home. When illness forced her to a quieter occupation, she began writing and published many inspirational and devotional books for children, one of which was in continuous publication for more than forty-five years. Protests — Then and NowPosted by Barbara Scott Jan 28 2012, 9:14 am Does it seem to anybody but me that 21 century demonstrations by Occupy Where Ever, the Tea Party or others in this country are pale in comparison to those of the 20th century or earlier? I’m not complaining, mind you. If these groups can get their message heard by a several nights pitching tents in the park, or a few marches in Washington or up Wall Street, I’m happy for them. I just remember protesting the Vietnam War, rallying for Civil Rights, banning the bomb, or getting the vote for women seemed to involve more turmoil and effort. An example Exploring the Missouri BootheelPosted by Barbara Scott Dec 28 2011, 5:32 am Lifelong friends, Kari Bryan and Dahlia McAllister of of my contemporary romance, Talk of the Town grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri. It was there they developed their grand dreams of finding success in the city. It was there they hatched their pact to keep men out of their lives until they achieved their dreams. Men only complicated things. They’d seen the proof of that among their classmates and neighbors. They were serious enough to sign their agreement in blood. The Bootheel is a unique geographic location at the southeastern corner of Missouri which got its name from its A Christmas Carol, Another LessonPosted by Barbara Scott Nov 28 2011, 1:00 am in A Christmas Carol, Barbara Scott, Christmas, Dickens If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then probably no written work has been more flattered than A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Stage adaptations of this beloved work began within two months of its original publication in December, 1843 with three opening on the same day in February, 1844. One hundred sixty eight years and hundreds of versions for stage, screen and TV later, it’s hard to imagine a December passing without the presentation of a new edition. As usual in need of funds, Dickens began to write A Christmas Carol in October, completing it six weeks later American PiePosted by Barbara Scott Oct 28 2011, 12:14 pm in Bar, Barbara Scott, Halloween, Jack O' Lantern, pumpkin, pumpkin pie recipe Jack O’ Lantern is making his annual visit. We’ll soon see him with his glowing toothy grin leering from porches and windows across America. Jack’s name reveals his Celtic origins. He may have come to this country from Ireland, but he acquired his round, orange countenance right here. On the ould soil, he was carved from turnips and rutabagas. Pumpkin is native to the Western Hemisphere. It was cultivated in Central America as early as 5500 B.C, as a staple of the Native American diet. They introduced it to European settlers who soon added it to their diet as well. |
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