Retro Housewife and The Ladies who Lunch

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2009-12-22T18:26:00.001-08:00

The Best Last Minute Christmas Deals And Coupons

2009-12-16T10:47:00.000-08:00

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Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - October 26 - October 29, 1929

2009-12-10T13:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Great Depression!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 (1929)Not as good a day for our roofing labors as yesterday. The wind blew briskly, so each time we laid a new strip, I had to sit on it and act as weight to hold it down until Dan could fasten it in place. It took us until four o'clock this afternoon to finish the job. I had visions of completing it by noon, cleaning up while Dan went after a

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Friday, October 25, 1929

2009-12-10T13:21:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 (1929)This has been a fine, mild day and I've spent most of it up in the world. First thing after breakfast Dan and I had a big bonfire of tumble weeds. What a lot of heat there is in the Russian thistles! If one could only crush them up into briquettes, they would be wonderful fuel for a cold day.After we had cleaned up around the garden I did up my housework then we ascended

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - October 22 - October 24, 1929

2009-12-10T12:45:00.000-08:00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 (1929)Mother's trunk is packed and ready and this time tomorrow night she will be well on her way to Chicago. She is only staying there a few days then will head for Kansas City and Pueblo, so will be on the road most of the time until she settles down in Denver next month. Nancy and Dave have just gone home they won't get in to the train in the morning so came to say their

Solar Energy - I Looked Into This

2009-12-03T07:42:00.000-08:00

As people yell and scream at each other about drilling for oil, not drilling for oil, yada, yada, rabble, rabble, rabble - We decided to explore the idea of going solar to see just where solar energy is in terms of feasibility and cost.I mailed in an informational postcard that came in the mail, and set my husband up as the contact. - He was a bit surprised when they called him, as I forgot to

Post Thanksgiving Analysis

2009-11-27T10:26:00.000-08:00

There is nothing like a family get-together to bring out one's finer qualities. My parents hosted Thanksgiving this year and the prospect of going home for a family function has pretty much the same effect on me as a full moon has on a werewolf.I spent the morning mentally running through the possible arguments that could arise and trying to devise a plan to return a few of my mother's items

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T13:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a little Thanksgiving humor:Happy Thanksgiving!RH

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Wednesday, October 16, 1929

2009-11-23T02:45:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 (1929)We didn't do any gadding today except to drive up to the mail box. As soon as the morning work was done, Dan mixed the paint for me and I started "saving the surface" of the shed. Got almost all the east end done before dinner and in the afternoon I did a good bit of the west side. It was really hot working in the sun.Dan started up the tractor just before chore time

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Sunday, October 13, 1929

2009-11-23T01:38:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 (1929)It has been like a summer day, and I've had a very happy celebration. Our dinner was not one that required a lot of work beforehand, but we all enjoyed it the more, perhaps, because of its ease of preparation. Nancy wouldn't let me do any of the dish washing, and as getting the meal is always much easier than clearing up afterward, I felt I was having a real treat. Nancy

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Wednesday, October 9, 1929, Cont.

2009-11-21T01:45:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 (1929)Dan decided to hire one of the neighbor boys pick corn for us for there are so many things he wants to get done and with corn to be picked every day, he doesn't get on with other jobs very rapidly. James came over this morning to start, but hadn't been out in the field very long when it began raining so he had to come in. Dan carpentered until it got too wet then came

Cops To Decide Who Boy Loves More

2009-11-19T23:57:00.000-08:00

Myrtle and Madge were on their way home from school, grumpity, bumpity in the little yellow school bus, when Myrtle stated, rather smugly, that handsome Johnny had asked her to the school dance on Friday. She knew that this would upset Madge, who had been pining away for Johnny since the beginning of the year.As expected, Madge was most distressed at the news and muttered something unflattering

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Wednesday, October 9, 1929

2009-11-15T20:30:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 (1929)A little cool today, but not at all unseasonable. Dan cleaned out the stock tank this morning. I helped him tip it on end so he could scrape it well. It had to be moved to a little different position so it was good chance to give it a thorough scrubbing. The new mill pumped it full again without any expenditure of either muscle or gasoline. Mr. and Mrs. Cope drove out

A Case Of Aggressive Panhandling

2009-11-15T05:50:00.000-08:00

What is the proper way to deal with aggressive panhandlers? If somebody asks you for money, are you obligated to fork it over? What if that somebody is demanding $50 from you, to pay for something that you have already given money to pay for?Does one just smile and write out a check, figuring that $50 is a small price to pay to keep the peace and harmony in one's life? This is the situation a

We Interrupt This Program To Bring You A Special Report ...

2009-11-12T00:57:00.000-08:00

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Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Friday, October 4, 1929

2009-11-09T23:21:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 (1929)The weather behaved properly, the helpers arrived in good season, and before noon the mill was in place. It was rather interesting to watch it raised. Mother and I went out and viewed the proceedings. I held one of the guy ropes, but didn't actually do any work. I scribbled around more or less earlier, preparing food, as I supposed of course the three extra helpers would

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Sunday, September 29, 1929

2009-11-09T20:47:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (1929)Will left this morning for a brief trip to the western part of the state. I asked Jean to come out for dinner with us, but she decided she preferred staying at home and resting. I had an easy time o£ it myself as the remains of yesterday's luncheon were ample for our dinner today.Dan worked on the shed all forenoon and I helped him get up some of the roof rafters. It

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Tuesday, September 27, 1929

2009-11-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (1929)Rain again. I'm not sure whether we will have our luncheon tomorrow or not, but am hoping the ladies can get here. Jean and Will drove out tonight to see how the roads were. Jean has to bring the "picnickers" out tomorrow as none of the others drives and naturally she is not keen about coming if the road is bad. I dressed a couple of fries for tomorrow and got the house

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Tuesday, September 24, 1929

2009-11-07T16:42:00.000-08:00

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (1929)There was such a collection facing us in the attic this morning that we scarcely knew where to begin. I established mother on the stairs and put her to sorting magazines while I looked over the books and decided which ones I wanted to keep. The give-away pile loomed up pretty well when I was through - about forty volumes in all. After the books and magazines were in

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Monday, September 23, 1929

2009-11-07T16:17:00.000-08:00

Sorry for jumping around, but I found entries as far back as 1929. I will try and go in order now...MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (1929)Quite breezy today too, but cooler than yesterday. After the washing was on the line I cleaned out the brooder house, but didn't get the straw in until after dinner. I find I can carry twice as much straw and do it much more easily if I put it in sacks. Then too, it does

Watch This, Make Your Kids Watch This, Your Neighbor's Kids, Grand Kids,

2009-11-04T19:19:00.000-08:00

Some never lose sight, some have forgotten and some don't want you to know. I don't think this is taught in the schools anymore... but it sums it up nicely.Enjoy!RHPS - Working on next episode of South Dakota Farm Woman...

City Of Ventura Spending Cuts And Other Big Fat Lies

2009-11-01T23:17:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday we have a local election here in Ventura County. There is a measure on the ballot which proposes increasing our local sales tax by 1/2 a cent for 4 years, because the city claims it is experiencing hard times, just like the rest of us. Measure A is being sold with the usual buzz words of "avoiding cuts to police and fire" and "keeping Ventura safe". At least that is what the glossy

Vote For Abby

2009-10-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR ABBYI've sponsored Abby in a couple of pageants - and she has entered the Gap casting call! Please vote for Abby!The 20 finalists chosen by Gap for this year's Gap Casting Call will be announced December 7, 2009.RH

Crazy Discount at Ultra Diamonds

2009-10-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

I had to post this - never seen an offer like this before: Ultra Diamonds is offering $50 Off any order of $79 or more...I don't get how they can make money like this, but I guess it's not my problem. Need jewelry? Coupons don't get better than this one...Ultra Diamonds Coupon Code: $50 off any purchase of $79 or more. Redeem this coupon by using ad code 50off at checkout.

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - December 1936

2009-10-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

(Editor's Note: Here starts the diary of a woman living on a farm in Beadle County- She will give readers a peek at the daily routine, the joys and sorrows, the work and play of an average Central South Dakota farm family. Other farmers will recognize in it the story of their own lives. It will help give city dwellers a better understanding of the problems of their brothers and sisters on farms.)