by Donna Klein When we think of Christian Dior today, perfume, makeup, and accessories come to mind, as well as a fashion label that has been successful for nearly 60 years. World War II brought austerity measures to every industry, even fashion. Once the conflict ended, women were ready to shed the masculine look [...]
by Donna Klein It's January once again, bringing with it a plethora of diet and exercise ads. They're everywhere! Health is at the top of many New Year's resolutions. Following through on those resolutions is another story completely, however. I know I'm guilty of it. Are you? I've been working with my doctor [...]
by Donna Klein a Step Back to the American Old West 1. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is the newest addition to the list of National Monuments, having been created through the following proclamation by the President of the United States on May 21, 2014 (excerpted from the White House website: “In [...]
by Donna Klein The other day I was talking with a friend of mine who is a nurse and the subject of Florence Nightingale came up. I thought I would write a post about her, but as I was doing my research, I became fascinated by Mary Seacole. She truly embodied the pioneer spirit; she [...]
by Donna Klein Menlo Park and the Light Bulb As a young girl growing up in New Jersey, history was interesting but mainly taken for granted. We were surrounded by historical markers for everything, including many that inferred 'George Washington slept here.' My father's brother and his family lived in Edison and for [...]
By Donna Klein Long before Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, there was Evelyn Nesbit, who is considered to be America's first super model. But, how did she attain this status and that of sex-goddess? Evelyn Nesbit's Meteoric Rise to Celebrity and Stardom Her story begins in Philadelphia. She was discovered at the age [...]
by Donna Klein Early Attempts at Creating a Sewing Machine One of the greatest inventions of the Victorian era is the sewing machine, but its roots run all the way back to the 18th century. After more than 20,000 years of hand sewing, and nearly 300 years after the advent of the first [...]
It's Winter – Time to Grab a Sled and Find a Hill! We finally got our first big snowfall of the season up here in Northern Michigan – just in time for the New Year! I haven't been sledding in years, but I just might have to get out and do a little this winter. [...]
By Donna Klein Trains and Change Trains have always held a certain fascination for me. I love the sound of trains; the whistles, the vibrations, the rhythm of the wheels on the rails. Oh, the places you can go by train. Oh, the things you can see! Oh, the changes that came to [...]