a 50′s wife
Lately I have been struggling with balancing my ambition as an artist and motherhood. If I were a house wife in the 50′s would I still have this need to create? I think many women back then used all their domestic duties as an expression of creation. Today housewifery is a lost art to the detriment of many husbands and children (including my own). Society has come along way since then in many good ways. But sometimes I think, were families happier as a whole back then? When everyones role is clearly defined, things seem to run more smoothly. Does order and meeting each others expectations create more happiness?
There are many things from the 50′s that I am happy to leave behind, however here are some of the things I am looking to try out:
cooking dinner almost every night
sprucing up before the hubby gets home
always looking presentable
wearing aprons
caring for clothes in an exceptional manor that in turn extends their life
buy more danish modern furniture (its a personal obsession)
I love that you are learning from the past. I was a 70's-80's housewife and learned to balance as I went along. It is a process!! Creating is part of every day. Enjoy!!!!
Em, I couldn't agree more. I have been watching MADMEN at your recommendation and can't help but feel that same. Thank you for bringing it to my attention again. Very cool! I will send this on to others!
Loves
Em
I wear aprons and my husband cooks dinner some nights…it works! Love your little post sissy!
I am sure I would not have survived as a 50's wife. I would not have been able to meet those standards and be a creative and fulfilled woman. I vote for progress even if it does make for some role confusion. I love the show mad men, but the lack of choices for women back then gives me a stomach ache….
I see no typos, looks perfect:) ok ok, missed the period at the end. Looks like you'll be rich, can't wait to hear more.
Em, you are inspiring, I mean it. I'm lucky to be related to you because it is so fun to read what you write and see all your creations. You are so talented. I love the post on the 50's wife. I'm definitely not one of them. I don't even own an apron…anyway, it's fun to see your posts.