From Nancy's Notebook
Stories, history, inspiration, and a glimpse into the writing life.
HITCHHIKING TO JASPER, ALBERTA
Follow a hitchhiking journey to Jasper, Alberta, through personal memories of travel and adventure in Canada.
Wedding Fashion in the 1960s
Revisit wedding dresses and bridal style in the 1960s, from changing silhouettes to the fashion of the era.
Makeup in the 1950s
Revisit 1950s makeup trends, beauty ideals and the styles that defined mid-century fashion.
Love Songs in the 1950s
Rediscover the love songs of the 1950s and the romance heard in popular music of the decade.
Eight Rules of Dating in the 1950s
Explore eight dating rules of the 1950s and the social expectations that shaped teenage romance.
Eloping in the 19th Century
Explore elopement in the nineteenth century, including romantic choices and the social rules couples faced.
Girlfriends in the 19th Century
Discover what friendship among women looked like in the nineteenth century and how social rules shaped their lives.
Love in the 19th Century
Explore love and relationships in the nineteenth century, when Victorian customs shaped courtship and marriage.
Dating in the 19th century
Explore dating and romance in Victorian times, when courtship followed very different social expectations.
Courting in the 19th century
Discover the rules and rituals of courtship in the nineteenth century and the social customs surrounding romance.
A lady's companion in the 19th century
Learn about the role of a lady's companion in the nineteenth century and the social expectations surrounding household life.
A 19th century wedding
Discover how nineteenth-century weddings were celebrated, from traditions and social expectations to Victorian romance.
You want to kiss? But it's the nineteenth century!
Discover how kissing, affection and romantic expectations differed in the nineteenth century.
How could my best friend dump me for him?
Nancy Thorne reflects on friendship, romantic relationships and the pain of feeling rejected by a best friend.
