Author Archives: brushedwithmystery

Candy Floss and Other Pleaseures…

Posted on March 13, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Some people might remember the famous song, “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis,” sung by the famous Judy Garland.   She recorded the song in 1944, but it was actually used at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. While this song … Continue reading →

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A Letter from 1856

Posted on March 12, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Note: This was a letter written to my great-great aunts, who lived at 2 Hales Cottage in Kingston.  I would love to think that the descendants of  Mary Parker are out there in the Internet-world, and are researching their history.  … Continue reading →

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The Barber: Surgeon, Haircutter, Bloodletter

Posted on March 11, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

The character Sweeney Todd, made the dark side of the barber’s chair famous through his blood lust. Few might know that there is an element of truth to the relationship between barber and blood. Men- read on if you dare. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 11, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Originally posted on theravenousepicurean:
The agora, or marketplace, is alive with voices of farmers selling their produce.  Men argue over politics, philosophy and the current state of Athens. The name of Socrates, and his student Plato, dead less than half…

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Posted on March 10, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Originally posted on theravenousepicurean:
Canadian fashion designers Dean and Dan Caten, also known as Dsquared2 made their dent in the world of perfumery with the launches of their Wood fragrances for men and women in 2007 to mixed reaction.  Their…

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