The Wednesday Medley for May 15

So it's Wednesday again, and time for the Wednesday Medley hosted by Terri at Your Friend from Florida.  This week's Medley has a rather interesting, even historic, theme, as it's National Nylon Stocking Day.  (Also National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, which I find even more interesting!)  So why not head over to Terri's and get the the questions to answer them on your own blog?

   

1.  Do you (men don't have to answer) ever wear stockings today?

Yes, if that includes pantyhose. I know the trend is for bare legs even in cold weather, but honestly?  Just my opinion, but I just think hose looks nicer with dressier outfits.  I'm not blaming this opinion on my age; I truly think it looks more classy.

2.  Terri can remember her mom wearing hose with the seam in the back.  Do you have any memories of those?  During the war, when stockings were scarce, women would draw a line on their legs to simulate wearing stockings!  How far would you go to superficially fake something today?

I do remember nylons with seams.  My mother wore them.  Straightening one's seams was done routinely before going out.  By the time I started wearing them, the seamless nylons had come in. 

 I don't think I would go to any lengths to superficially fake something.  Case in point: I don't color my hair.

3.  Women actually rioted after WWII because Dupont couldn't keep up with the demand for nylon stockings!  Is there anything today you would riot for if the supply dried up (other than basic food and water needs)?

I have never seen rioting as a viable solution to anything.

4.  Pantyhose were first called Panty Legs.  I'm sure we all have worn pantyhose at one time or another (again, men don't have to answer). Do you still have a pair or three in a drawer?  Do you wear them?

I do have a half-dozen pairs in my top drawer and I do wear them, mostly to church and for other dressier occasions. They are far preferable to the nylons and garter belt of my early teen years.

5.  This is also National Chocolate Chip Day.  Perhaps chocolate is something to riot for if we ran out?  Joe's favorite cookie is chocolate chip.  What is yours?

I would be hard-pressed to choose a favorite cookie.  Perhaps a frosted brownie. Or -- these Sacher Torte Cookies are fabulous Christmas cookies that are delicious for any occasion!

6.  Please share something with us about your week.

It's cold here in New Hampshire ... some areas had snow last night and there's the possibility of snow again tonight.  It's been a very odd, mostly cold and rainy spring.  Trees are barely leafing out, and the usual spring wildflowers are slow to appear.  The forsythia and daffodils have bloomed, though, and thanks to the cool weather they are still beautiful here.