Dancing in 1530

 

How to Dress for Dancing, 1530

You must always be garbed to perfection and your codpiece must be well tied. We sometimes see codpieces slip to the ground during the basse dance so you must tie them well.

 

*Fun fact about codpieces: they came into fashion when men’s dress changed and their ‘naughty bits’ were in danger of being viewed by all. Underwear hadn’t been invented yet. So codpieces were little (or bigger if you were a manly man) pouches designed to hide the goodies. If you were a little ‘short’ in that department, men would pad them to draw the attention of the ladies. Some were made from colorful fabrics and were heavily embroidered. Knights even had ones made of metal. They could also keep their change there, since they didn’t have pockets. If you’re really interested, there are many tutorials on the internet showing you how to make your own. The young gentleman in the picture has a subtle codpiece that matches his leggings so as not to call attention to it. Nice guy. Knows how to dance, too.  

 

 

How to Impress Girls at a Dance, 1530

Aside from making sure your codpiece doesn’t slip, here are some handy hints…

Furthermore never fart when you are dancing; grit your teeth and compel your arse to hold back the fart… Do not have a dripping nose and do not dribble at the mouth. No woman desires a man with rabies. And refrain from spitting before the maidens, because that makes one sick and even revolts the stomach. If you spit or blow your nose or sneeze, remember to turn your head away after the spasm; and remember not to wipe your nose with your fingers; do it properly with a white handkerchief. Do not eat either leeks or onions because they leave an unpleasant odour in the mouth.

 

*So to sum things up:

Keep that codpiece tied tight

Don’t fart, snot, drool or spit

Don’t eat smelly food

 

Now go out and have fun!

 

Definitely Dot

  

First of all, there will be no posting for next Friday the 21^st. I will be in Fresno and decided to take a little break. I’ll be back for the posting on the 28^th.

 

OK. This looks absolutely AWFUL as it is. But wait! There are possibilities with this! Imagine, if you will, an exterior made to look like the outer bark of a huge old oak tree. The slanted windows just scream little old lady (maybe a witch) or perhaps a gnome. But I’m going with old lady. Maybe someone who the locals come to for healing herbs and stuff. There’d be several lamps hanging by the door and windows. A wooden bench made from an old stump by the side of the door. Stepping stones leading up to the door. Rose bushes. Quite homey, eh? Now what do you think of the place??

 

 

 I WANT THIS!!! I would have these all over the house! One on the mantle with the fob for the car. One on the counter with a pair of scissors. One on the piano holding a pencil. I don’t know what I would have it holding in the bathrooms, but I would find something! $8 on Amazon.

 

 

 Now, I admit I don’t know where I would be able to put one of these bad boys, but I’d sure like to try. The garage would be the best place where this would fit in, but it wouldn’t be seen very often. And what’s the point of having an awesome steampunk light switch unless you can show it off? And off course, each time you’d use it, you’d HAVE to say: “It’s ALIVE!!” And then laugh maniacally. These are pricier than the goose. $55+ at various places. 

 

 

 As expected, I would find this to be a hoot to have in the trees. I wouldn’t go overboard, though. Maybe one in the tree directly in the back, one in the mimosa and one in one of the myrtles on the side. Tasteful. Not overbearing. Except at Halloween…

 

 

Good Friday 2023

 

Jason Emmanuel Petty, who goes by the stage name of Propaganda, is an American Christian rapper and spoken word artist. This is a powerful video he made about why we call it “Good” Friday.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xafcGbXLwoM