

Stella- Roswell Ivory StellaStella- Roswell Ivory
I grew up in the country And played in the woods on sunny days. When it rained, I sat indoors with my mother- She taught me to sew. I made my own dresses and danced the Charleston in town. My friend, a soldier, drove me home. I wore his ring, then men became scarce. I tied up my sepia hair, put on mens clothes And worked my hands red raw. The country turned grey and bled, The news came and I fell to the floor.
I met Jeffrey whilst working as a florist. We were married for fifty two years. &


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Who saw the Burlesque special on Faking It?
Youve probably heard of the Burlesque revival even if you dont know what it is. And if you havent then (assuming you want to), come back to this planet, sit down and listen up ;)
Firstly, lets get something sorted out- Dita Von Teese did not invent burlesque. She may be leading the revival, but burlesque itself has been around for a very long time.
It started in 1800s theatres and music halls as the art of the tease . striptease! And this was before f


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I did it at Number Seven, Seaview Road, Bexhill, and I was thirteen.
That was Grandma Maudes house and I had spent a week there every summer since before I could remember, so mum could get all her DIY done. She was rather fanatical about it and at the end of the week, Id often come home to find a room or two changed beyond recognition. I never understood why the week needed to be spent with Grandma Maude though. My endless question but why? was answered with a vague I need you out of the way. I still dont know why mum was so insistent that I
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I think I'll forward this on to my little sister- she doesn't think I'm very cool, LOL!!!
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