The
letter for today is: V, where I feature virtuous
and violet.
Behavior
in social circles has changed over the last two hundred years. Back then, women
in England waited for the right man, chosen by her parents more often than not.
And men, who were free to act however they pleased, only married virtuous women.
Nowadays,
a woman chooses who she will have sex with and most don't care what anyone else
thinks. Romance is dead. She doesn't expect her man to arrive with a bunch of
flowers to win her affections.
Violets
signified modesty in the days of old. The delicate plants still grow in
partially shaded areas and the flowers hang their heads, which are no bigger
than the smallest fingernail. They grow so low a passing person can only see the detail
if they bend to sniff the strong perfume wafting in the air.
A
virtuous woman with her meek
attitude would appreciate a bunch of violets,
bound together tightly in the form of a posy with leaves as the border.
Some things have changed for the better but not all.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if there was a fruit that began with V!! My violets are all over the lawn right now, so I have a great excuse not to mow! Next come the buttercups, so it will be a few more weeks before I have to get out the mower.
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Francene, I just saw your comment on my blog, which was a plug for your book, with NO reference to my blog post at all. Although you may not have cared for my post, using the comments section on another blog to shamelessly promote your book is rude. Might I suggest that you find another outlet to advertise??
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother grew African Violets in her sun room. Congrats on the book! And thanks for visiting Texas.
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I don't know if the idea of virtuous women is completely dead! At least, I sure hope not ;)
ReplyDeleteTimes have changed haven't they! Thanks for stopping by and Congratulations on the book! That is a Victory!
ReplyDeleteuntil next time... nel
I still believe flowers can go a long way! Amazing men haven't yer figured that one out.
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Sonnia
Is chivalry really dead? I think it's most certainly dying but I'm trying to teach my son's the importance of it. Thank goodness their Dad is a good role model.
ReplyDeleteDo Virtuous woman really have time to smell the "violets"? They're up before dawn, I think I'd be taking nap instead. :)
Thanks for vising Blue Velvet Vincent. It's always nice to see new faces.
The world has changed, hasn't it? Women no longer have to be 'shrinking violets' (thank goodness!), but I think many still yearn for the 'romance of yesteryear' - that's why romance novels are so popular!
ReplyDeleteI have a son who'd like to meet a girl who likes violets!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've paired words. Quite fun and creative.
ReplyDeleteFrancene,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post. I did a skit at church on the Virtuous woman scripture. It was similar in humor to Lucille Ball in I LOVE LUCY! as the woman tried to do everything at once and became frazzled. In the end, she realized God didn't want her to do it all right then...she was a gem, valuable throughout her life for what she did to help her mate.
Thanks for bringing that memory back to me with one word...virtuous.
Thank you, also, for commenting on my blog. :0)
The Write Soil
1st Writes
Francene,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post. I did a skit at church on the Virtuous woman scripture. It was similar in humor to Lucille Ball in I LOVE LUCY! as the woman tried to do everything at once and became frazzled. In the end, she realized God didn't want her to do it all right then...she was a gem, valuable throughout her life for what she did to help her mate.
Thanks for bringing that memory back to me with one word...virtuous.
Thank you, also, for commenting on my blog. :0)
The Write Soil
1st Writes