Jul 24 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
Here it is, Friday again. Time for a tip! But first a few announcements…
On Tuesday, B.A.B.E. will be presenting “Burlesque” Means “Comedy”, a brand-new workshop from Mr. Scratch. Some of the most famous American comics…
Jul 17 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
Here it is, Friday again. Time for another tip…
When wearing a mask, use your stage voice. Project, speak a little slower, enunciate a little more.
Not only does the mask muffle your voice, your mouth is…
Jul 15 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
It’s sour cherry season at The Manor and I’ve got a new recipe for you! Technically it doesn’t have to be made with sour cherries, but I’ve got them… oh, do I have cherries…
Kompot is a…
Jul 10 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
It’s Friday again! A few notes before we get to your tip.
If you haven’t read my post on forgotten burlesque chorine Buddy Wade, please do. I’m quite pleased with the research that lead me to…
Jul 8 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
As I was writing my Friday Tip about research, I was going to included an example of an uncorroborated statement and fell down one of those rabbit holes I mentioned.
On page 240 of Striptease: The Untold…
Jul 7 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
About a thousand years ago, I ran a little contest where my Constant Readers would vote on a pattern from my collection and I would make the dress. The winner was “Fifties’ Fit & Flair” by Folkwear…
Jul 3 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
Happy Friday! If you are celebrating Independence Day this weekend, I hope you do it safely. Here’s your tip!
Research your research.
Jo Weldon recently talked about burlesque history and some of its problems, which inspired this,
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Jun 30 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
I’m catching up on my book reviews! The Burlesque Hall of Fame is usually a chance to meet our Legends in person. However, it’s happening virtually this year. While trying to decide if I should submit something…
Jun 26 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
Happy Friday! Here’s your tip!
Feeling overwhelmed with work? Set a timer.
When I have many things on my to-do list, I find myself jumping from task to task, accomplishing little. To create focus, I set a…
Jun 19 2020
Dear Constant Reader,
It’s Friday — time for a tip! But first I want to recognize that it’s Juneteenth today. The artists of The Front Porch Arts Collective have been celebrating all week and you should check out today’s programs…
Oct 23 2019
Dear Constant Reader,
A huge, mysterious parcel arrived at The Manor. The contents were so special I thought I’d try an unboxing video.
How did I end up with this magnificent piece? Christine McConnell has a YouTube series, From the…
Oct 21 2019
Dear Constant Reader,
On Saturday I threw a little tea party at The Manor. It had been a while since my last one, but I hadn’t been feeling up to an elaborate to-do. I hadn’t been in a good…