The Hullabaloo TV series, which was on air before I was born, published a handy book in 1966 titled the Hullabaloo Discothèque Dance Book. The book’s introduction leads its readers into the exciting world of this newfangled, European craze that had recently hit the USA: Discothèque Dances. Described as “the term to describe all the places, […]
Author: MissAbigail
Thanksgiving Parties
I spend every other Thanksgiving with family on Sanibel Island in Florida. It’s always a bit odd to eat turkey and mashed potatoes at picnic tables alongside the beach, but we make it work. We have our own games and traditions, including an ornament decorating contest using natural items from the beaches (I am SO […]
Casserole Queens interview
An interview I did recently for the nice folks over at the Casserole Queens blog appeared today. Mmmm. . . casserole. . . the perfect fall meal. . . is it time for dinner yet? Looking for more etiquette tips or other advice? Browse my Advice tag cloud.
Keeping Fit to Fight
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I perused advice books in the collection geared towards military families and spouses, such as You…your children…and War and What Every Army Wife Should Know. But instead of giving you some advice about marrying before or after the young man goes to war, or some tips for Army wives in […]
CHARM – C = HARM
“Fidgeters begin at any early age to drive the people around them crazy,” reads advice from Secrets of Charm, which was written in 1954 by John Robert Powers and Mary Sue Miller. Let’s read on: “As children, they seem to wiggle everything, including their ears. A grown woman usually confines herself to twisting a handkerchief or […]
Hallowe’en Suggestions
Hi kids! It’s Halloween time again (or Hallowe’en, if you celebrated this back in 1905). I consulted with Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott’s Bright Ideas for Entertaining to find some fun party tips for you this year. First, some decorating ideas: ~~ Have mirrors everywhere: big mirrors, medium-sized mirrors, and little, wee mirrors, all reflecting and […]
Opening, Part II: Miss Abigail and Friends Hit the Big Apple
Not only was I considered tried-and-true band geek in high school, I was a thespian. While most of my roles were as stage manager or in the chorus, I did get to star in Our Town. While I didn’t have the passion (or rather, skill) that others in drama did at Charlotte High School, I’ve […]
The Opening, Part I
I need to decompress a bit more (and gather up some friends’ photos) in order to fully share all the fun that was had this Sunday at the Off-Broadway premiere of Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage. In the meantime, enjoy a few photos (yes, Barry Williams and Dr. Ruth were really there), […]
Dressing Appropriately
I thought I’d do a bit more research on what might be appropriate to wear this weekend at the opening of the play inspired by my book, Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage, or at any theatrical production, for that matter (as I’m now a season ticket-holder at Arena Stage in D.C.). I consulted […]
Is a Man Abnormal if He Likes Art and Dislikes Sports?
I’ve got a husband who likes art and dislikes sports (and he seems to be well-adjusted), so I was a bit intrigued to read this excerpt in a new addition to my collection, the book Sex Questions and Answers: A Guide to Happy Marriage by Fred Brown and Rudolf T. Kempton. I’m not sure what […]