Author: Benstirk

These styles might not seem shocking today, but back then it was quite a different story. Walk into a barber or salon these days and you can choose from any one of thousands of hairstyles, most of them perfectly within the realm of “normal.” But, travel back in time 150 years (or even just a few decades) and you’ll find that wasn’t the case. Hairstyles have always expressed individuality, but there most certainly were standards that set the tone. These novel hairstyles garnered quite a bit of guff when they first were created. Have a look back with us at…

Among the many classic desserts out there, custards are one of the most pleasing. They’re easy to eat and have a richness that no pudding can touch thanks to a generous amount of eggs in the mix. Not surprisingly this type of dessert is often referred to as an egg custard, but it’s also called an Amish custard. The Amish are well known for their decadent desserts and made-from-scratch delicacies, as you’ll know if you’ve ever bought any Amish treats in your travels. But, this was once a popular dish all across the country- particularly in farming areas where fresh…

German Chocolate Cake has been a favorite dessert in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad requests it for every birthday and my grandmother’s famous recipe is safely stowed in every family member’s recipe box. Because my dad’s side of the family does in fact hail from Germany, I never questioned the assumption that German Chocolate Cake was, well… German. So you can imagine my surprise when I learned that was not the case! Turns out the cake was created right here in the United States by Sam German in 1852. That news did change our…

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and John F. Kennedy were married on the morning of September 12, 1953 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Rhode Island. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and John F. Kennedy were married on the morning of September 12, 1953 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Rhode Island. The bride wore a dress of ivory tissue silk with a portrait neckline, fitted bodice, and a bouffant skirt decorated with bands and more than 50 yards of flounces. She wore a choker of pearls and a diamond bracelet that was a gift from John. The wedding was attended by…

Filming is officially under way on another Game of Thrones spin-off, as House of the Dragon season two helped the streaming service Max to its biggest day ever. According to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), some 7.8 million people tuned in to watch the first episode of House of the Dragon’s second run on Sunday (June 16), across both HBO and Max; that figure was down from the 10 million who watched the first season’s premiere, but it still helped Max to its biggest global streaming day ever, according to Variety. Admittedly, the comparison is not exact, given that Max didn’t…

[ad_1] After my dad died, this thing happened that I can’t get past. It was when I went to the undertaker to get his ashes. They weren’t ready, said the lady there, but she did have his watch to give me. This she handed over in a little velvety bag. As she went into an explanation about the hold-up with the ashes, I got the watch out of the bag and just stared at it, stunned. I couldn’t believe that it was still ticking away, showing the correct time. I mean, I know: why would a cheap, battery-powered watch have…

[ad_1] This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. For many carriers and agencies, compliance is an arduous chore. Compliance touches on almost every aspect of your distribution process: From checking licenses during onboarding to obtaining appointments in the appropriate states to selling under the appropriate license and line of authority to paying accurate commissions to ending a distributor relationship and at every single point in between, compliance is a lingering question. For businesses that treat this lightly, there’s a risk of regulatory action. But more than that, there’s a risk that they’ll get left in the dust…

[ad_1] Sundays growing up? We’d go to Saint Bernard’s in Edinburgh, which had beautiful blue velvet carpets and wooden pews. Upstairs there were little wooden gates, which I found fascinating, but church was boring and dull. I’m not a believer. I like a fun Sunday as opposed to a boring one.Sunday achievement? I’ve got to the point where I’m aware that my life span is running out. It sounds gloomy, but I’ve realised I have to enjoy life. I’ve been susceptible to depression. Now I think: ‘You’d better go out there because in 20 years you won’t be as capable.’…

[ad_1] Lyme Regis’s charms have always been resolutely genteel and old-fashioned, from its sedate regency seafront to its fondness for fossil shops and all things antique and literary.It is a seaside town that has never felt the need to play to the hipster crowd, thanks partly to such distinguished and familiar history: home to 19th-century palaeontologist Mary Anning; John Fowles lived here, immortalising the Cobb breakwater in The French Lieutenant’s Woman; Jane Austen loved the place, giving it a starring role in one of Persuasion’s most memorable scenes; and Turner and Whistler both painted here.Prettiest street in town: Sherborne Lane. Photograph: Michael…

[ad_1] A rising number of people in full-time work, including those in jobs such as nursing, have been seeking advice on debt, amid warnings that a growing cohort of younger workers is struggling to make ends meet.Figures seen by the Observer suggest rising rents and the use of credit to cope with the cost of living crisis in recent years are driving more full-time workers to seek help.Britain’s largest debt advice service has sounded the alarm, saying a new generation of workers is stuck in debt. StepChange advised 183,403 people last year – a 10% increase on 2022 – the…