"A girl is generally taken at her face value; that is, she is thought to be just what she appears to be. Some people will take time to know her as she is; but the great majority in their minds pass judgement on appearances only."
It appears we have come to a time in our culture when women and girls do not take the time to really think about what their behavior and dress are saying about them. As I reflect on the pictures of my grandmother, I so fondly wish that the peer pressure of my time in history was more feminine and beautiful as it was for her in the late 4o's and early 5o's. It might have taken more effort than we are willing to do today, but I believe the respect we would gain for ourselves would be far greater.
unknown, unknown, my grandmother
"There is no more beautiful adornment to womanly character then purity and a girl does well to see that everything that concerns her dress and behavior when away from her home, on the street, or otherwise in the eyes of the public, is decent, clean, modest, and quiet."
Quotes from Beautiful Girlhood revised edition by Karen Andreola
13 comments:
I there, thank you for the comment on my blog! No, I didn't make my blog background but thanks for the compliment. You can go to Simply Fablous Blog Designs to get the most beautiful blog designs ever!=)
Your blog is very feminine and encouraging! *pushes follow button*
Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave a comment. I'm so glad you liked the poem, but I take no credit for it, as I said, it's just the leftovers of a soul full of God's love and goodness :) A response to all I've been given.
I read on your profile that you enjoy ice skating, that is soo neat! I've always wanted to learn to ice skate!
I like the quotes and other things on the side of your blog :)
Blessings,
LocaChica
I really like this blog! it seems so relaxing and encouraging!
if you want to, come visit my blog?
Hi I found you through The Word Crafter. I love your blog! I was born in Texas but I don't live there now. You seem like a really nice person that I'd like to get to know (through blogging of course :) Feel free to drop by my blog :)
~Emma
lovely blog.you are a very smart lady. :)
nicole visiting from
http://lettersfromcoco.blogspot.com/
Great post :)
Thanks for following my blog... I can't exactly remember how I found yours- I think I was googling info on the Maria Goretti movie and stumbled upon this lovely blog. Glad to find another Catholic blogger xD
In Christ,
Jessica =)
Hello! Thank you for following. I am now following you as well. I have a daughter, 19, and one who is 9. They both serve the Lord. I am around youth all the time at church. I hope to get them to pop in here to follow you as well. Blessings to you!
Thank you! I've blogged a bit in the past, but I only started blogging for real in April... 1 month ago :P
I really like the header of your blog, and I can't wait for new posts!
~ Jessica
Great post! I agree, sometimes we worry to much how we look, but we don't think about how we look to others....Are we appropriate? Are we sending the right message? Are we dressing a way that would please God? Thanks for following my blog I love yours! In about twenty seconds I will be following this blog! :)
Is there a way to follow you?
Thanks for putting the thing on the sidbar! I'm now your follower! :]
Hi Michaela,
I've awarded you at my blog! And I can't wait for new posts on your blog.
God bless
~ Jessica =)
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