A Lovely Inconsequence
Did you know that the phrase “a lovely inconsequence” was penned for Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy? Historian and public intellectual Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. was having dinner one evening with John and Jackie Kennedy. Asked later to describe his beautiful hostess, he noted that there was a studied elan about her like a “veil of lovely inconsequence”. It has often been said that real bien de sa peau elicits a slight feeling of carelessness about a creature. Those who have it make their beauty or chicness look as though it were almost an afterthought. This is very different from being deshabille, which means to add a little tart-ness to a woman’s look. Examples that come to mind are a smudge of lipstick as if one has just been kissed, hair that looks like one recently arose from bed, or maybe a slightly tight skirt. Jackie Kennedy was never this but she did make her style appear effortless – almost carefree – as when a pretty woman faces the mirror one last time before stepping out and then suddenly tosses a wispy scarf around her neck that was hanging on a doorknob nearby. But in reality, the “inconsequence” is actually a part of the plan. And when it’s gently applied, it’s quite lovely…
I have received word from Google that they are no longer going to manage blog comments. I could not make heads or tails of their email but my guru-daughter is trying to decipher it all for me. We are not sure if you will no longer be able to comment at all or if something easier will replace it. Commenting with Google has always been challenging anyway.
But so many of my favorite blogs have upgraded and blogging itself is on a downturn. Some bloggers are producing magazines to be read online for a cost. I guess I’m old fashioned at heart. And I find it difficult to read magazines online – I like to hold them in my hands.
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Karen
All I can say is, you'll find a way, I know you will. Your writing will continue and your voice will be heard. You could just build a tiny website through Host Gator and get a tech-savvy kid to help maintain it. But, maybe just print off the old archived articles and start fresh. You've been itching to do that, Donna, and here's your kick in the pants from the mysterious forces behind the web! I say, go for it. If you build it, we will come! XO Karen
wellfedfred
I love to come here! Thank you for continuing to be an independent voice. Yes, time is precious and there seems to be less and less of it… smiles and memories are precious, too. As is your blog.
Cissy Foster
Dear Donna,
I sincerely hope that you will continue to blog, as I think of you as a pen pal, one who lives far away in a lost land of elegance and femininity.
I too prefer the old fashion book or magazine in my hands, of writing letters with paper and ink, of sealing that envelope with sealing wax, and awaiting a reply in the mail box.
In today's technical world, the old fashioned seems very cathartic for what ails me….yes I love your blog, and it is always the first one I read when you write….thank-you dear friend for being there with your lovely words.
Kathy B
Please don't stop! You bring a bit of class and elegance to the blogging world.
Dana L.
Your blog is a breath of fresh air. It is the only one I read. Your thoughts and writing resonates with me- hope you continue
Ann
Agree with the other comments…always enjoy your blog and your take on the world and things remembered. Thank you – I hope you continue to share your views !
DebbyMc
I've enjoyed your blog for years. It's been a calm respite from a crazy world, touching my heart and reminding me of times past, sometimes childhood and teen years, sometimes young adult years or early motherhood, always warming my heart. I hope to be able to continue reading your evocative words for more years to come. Thank you!
Seahorsey19
I enjoy your blog very much! I hope you will continue it. Your insights and musings speak to me on a visceral level. Please don't stop.
Dewena
I don't understand the Google email but will wait and see for myself. I do hope that the things you've covered here do not stop you from blogging. I loved reading the bits about Jackie. Last Saturday was 1/2 price day at Goodwill, never go that day as it was madness, but I found 3 Kennedy books, What Would Jackie Do, Bradlee's Conversations with Kennedy, and Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye. I can never resist a book about them.