tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post817726151867669787..comments2024-03-28T08:58:30.675-04:00Comments on Passion for the Past: CNN Article About "Time Warpians"Historical Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-632272320572582622011-01-20T11:04:50.127-05:002011-01-20T11:04:50.127-05:00Robin, you are very right. But, modern society wil...Robin, you are very right. But, modern society will not allow us to go back to the Victorian manners. They will, instead, bring up all of the worn out stereo-types of the 19th century and convince the masses (as they already have) that we live in the best of times here in the 21st century.<br />What fools these mortals be...<br />And how awesome about Tasha Tudor! I would like to try it for a week - spend an entire week, day and night - in period clothing, and maybe even using as little of our modern conveniences as possible.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-46896966508413080222011-01-20T10:06:01.680-05:002011-01-20T10:06:01.680-05:00One of my favorite people dressed in period garb h...One of my favorite people dressed in period garb her entire adult life: Tasha Tudor, and she is beloved by hordes of people.<br /><br />I think dressing in period or quasi-period dress is charming. I think demonstrating manners is something so lacking our 'our' world, that when we come upon it via a <br />'time-warpina' it is surprising. <br /><br />It needs to be the NORM, not the exception we see at a re-enactment.Robin's Egg Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940955157144789351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-45687488835060003512010-03-17T07:30:58.094-04:002010-03-17T07:30:58.094-04:00For those that are judging a "Timewarpian&quo...For those that are judging a "Timewarpian"... We learn from our past. Viewing and appreciating the past allows us to understand where we are today and what we have accomplished. Taking on the "qualities" of the Victorian Period in today's society can only strengthen us. Some morals and values have been lost and some have been erased. I find being a "Timewarpian" allows you to take pride in your ancestors for they are what brought us here today. Celebrate your past! Remember where you came from! Consider that we will ALWAYS carry the past with us and in our hearts.Terah Warehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081369792288643056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-25942696504965562592010-02-23T17:52:59.894-05:002010-02-23T17:52:59.894-05:00People like to preach diversity and inclusion. And...People like to preach diversity and inclusion. And yet, as you have stated Mr. Kenemer, they spew hatred for what they find not to their liking.<br />And, as Mr. Frensham hinted, much of the non-acceptance stems from the media.<br />As for me and my family, we continually find our lives intertwining with the past. <br />For those sad citizens who do not accept us I say "shake or wipe the dust off our feet upon leaving" (to paraphrase a biblical quote) and I will not concern myself with them.<br /><br />I thank you all for the comments made. There are more of us than I ever imagined!<br />That's gotta tell the modern world something, doesn't it?Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-60875035753424130142010-02-23T13:49:06.081-05:002010-02-23T13:49:06.081-05:00The hateful, acerbic comments to the CNN article o...The hateful, acerbic comments to the CNN article only serve to illustrate exactly why timewarpians do what they do. Our society no longer values tack, respect, or manners ... as seen in the rude comments themselves. It's perfectly fine to have an opinion but it's the manner in which you express it that counts. Their comments also point to the common misconceptions that "modern is always better" and that "all progress is good." Belief in such statements is to misunderstand the meaning and consequences of history.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412650947545801162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-79765593185107749842010-02-23T06:55:04.077-05:002010-02-23T06:55:04.077-05:00Like Estelle, I was rather taken aback with thjis ...Like Estelle, I was rather taken aback with thjis sudden attentiuon I have to my liffestyle. As long as people don't take the piss", I'm fine with whatever they want to say or think. As I said in a recent interview with the BBC "we're not harming anyone". Indeed, this term "timewarp living" is new to me - but people (and especially the media) want labels. As for me, I just live my life the way I wish to live it and really don't care what others' think or say about me anyn longer... I;m too old for that and life is too short for that!Ray Frenshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102271184582937704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-91301593163902058962010-02-10T19:36:17.671-05:002010-02-10T19:36:17.671-05:00Jen, I am in full agreement with you about the ang...Jen, I am in full agreement with you about the anger some people have. I mean, such hatred for folks who are doing no harm to anyone and just espousing good manners, morals, and values.<br />Maybe that's the problem, as you stated.<br />Thanks for writing.<br />The time warp site is an interesting site - kind of like a blog/facebook mix.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-25453465976994765482010-02-10T18:16:48.531-05:002010-02-10T18:16:48.531-05:00Interesting article and comments. However, I do no...Interesting article and comments. However, I do not see why one should become angry over them. In addition to having misunderstandings about the periods they are, well, dissing, they are hyper-offended over something they don't understand. Part of me wonders if <i>they</i> take it personally, realizing that one reason many wish to return to the past is because morals, manners, and ideals were far better than they are at present!<br /><br />Interesting site, stumbled in on accident. Though not entirely a "time warpian", you could call me a "time warp wife" living somewhere in the late 40s, early 50s.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-5051574054949293182010-02-09T14:58:37.943-05:002010-02-09T14:58:37.943-05:00Wow, all of this is taking me by surprise. I feel ...Wow, all of this is taking me by surprise. I feel I am just an ordinary girl that enjoys some of the aspects of history that I would love to keep alive. I feel we must do this for our children to learn where our history has lead us. My living in the past helps me appreciate the present and prepare me for the future.<br />I enjoyed all the comments and I am pleased.<br />Thank you for this beautiful blog!<br />Lady Estelleladyestellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941478424859943292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-1893717387867259102010-02-07T20:40:44.270-05:002010-02-07T20:40:44.270-05:00I understand what you mean, but I don't believ...I understand what you mean, but I don't believe the time warpians are too different from us. I believe that was just the article's slant. <br />But, I did get angry at the comments initially, then I sat back and laughed due to the fact that the writers of the comments have such little knowledge of history and of what we do. They seem to be of the Howard Zinn school of history (look the man up - he is a historical revisionist).<br />Thanks for your comments Chandra. I appreciate it.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-87524640862416121002010-02-07T20:22:21.110-05:002010-02-07T20:22:21.110-05:00Wow, some of those comments left me angry! I take...Wow, some of those comments left me angry! I take personal offence to them, and I don't even live like the "time warpians". I do identify with their desire to do what they do, and negitive comments like that really ruffle my feathers.Chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371904274142463404noreply@blogger.com