Ruth Elizabeth Stiff
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History and knowledge, especially about the Earth, are my passions. I enjoy putting my thoughts to paper and I always try to encourage self-motivation and love for life. LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!
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The Diary of Mishelle Gold
Good Morning Diary, It’s been another busy few days. I've sold only the one house in Florida — $3 million to a lovely couple, she’s pregnant with twins and he’s just started a very nice job with nice pay — good luck to them both! Jack has settled on being the Headmaster of his school but said he won’t be touring anymore, having too much to learn and do on his father’s estate (which he’s already started, reading through the “Inventory”). Mum is so excited about us moving into the “Big House”, she can hardly contain herself. She said she’s going to give up her dancing and come and help me (which I will appreciate, especially at the start), but whether she can live with us there — I’m not sure. Jack says to ask his father.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
It’s only been a few days since I last wrote but so much has happened!!! I’ve managed to sell 2 houses in Florida = 1 x $5 million / 1 x $3 million = giving us a nice commission. I’ve done the virtual tours again, and just on those alone they sold. Mary wants me to carry on (if I can) and I am thinking maybe I can. Whilst we’re still here, I’ll do what I can. Jack seems to think it’s a good idea, especially if I can do this from home. We’ll see. I’ve got another 6 houses on my list but I’m going to give 4 of them to Mary to hand out because I’m just not sure I’ll have the time in the next few months.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
Today's Lesson is the Stuart Era
Good morning, today we will be looking at what life was like during the Stuart Era. The years are 1603 to 1714 and four Kings and two Queens reigned over England at this time. Most of the population were poor, with many living in real poverty. There was a surge in the population which had the knock-on effect, impacting the living standards which added to the poverty and many were hungry. It was at this time in history that The Poor Laws were introduced, with the aim to help relieve life for the very poorest of people.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
We’ve had another busy week!!! I’ve decided to carry on with the brokerage until we actually move into Jack’s father’s estate, which may be next month some time. Jack can’t see why I should give it up and — I don’t really want to — but it does need a lot more thinking about. Jack has gone over to America, to the School, to sort out his position there because they have offered him to be the Headmaster, which is amazing. The tours he’s been doing were to build up publicity about the School and ‘it’s done the job’, so they have asked him to be the Headmaster. Jack wants to so he is going to ‘sort things out’ so that he can keep his career as well as join in with the Earldom (I think that’s right).
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
Today's Lesson is the Hanoverian Kings
Good morning, today we will be looking at the Kings who ruled during the Georgian Era. There were 5 Kings = 4 x Georges and 1x William. Covering the years from 1714 to 1830, these Kings are called the Hanoverian Kings. During their reigns, England was at peace for only 12 years and 8 months. Also, Enlgand’s ‘landscape’ started to change with regards to the arts, religion, social reform and politics.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
What's In A Day?
The housemaid started her work between 5.30am and 6am, taking tea to the Lady’s maid and the Housekeeper and by 6.30am they started to light the fires, clean the ‘public’ rooms, make the beds, sweep, dust and clean the bedrooms, and the list goes on to even polishing the windows and cleaning the marble floors, as well as making sure the fires stoked properly. This is a 14 to 16 hour day — and all for £22 a year!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Today's Lesson is Domestic Service
Good morning, today we will be looking into Domestic service within the Victorian and Edwardian Eras. The older generation watched “Upstairs, Downstairs”, and more recently there is the very popular series “Downton Abbey”, both which accurately portray what life was like for domestic servants during these two Eras.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Who Was Anastasia?
She was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. The youngest of four daughters, the black and white photograph of this young princess, with her long flowing hair and charming smile, shows what a beauty she was. At sixteen, Anastasia was murdered along with her family by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution. Her only crime was being born into the Russian Royal family. The date was 17th July, 1918.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
It was a nice visit with Jack’s father Monday/Tuesday, we just got back today, about half an hour ago. Yes, it’s true. Jack is now the next Earl and his father has asked us to move into the family home. We can still keep our new place as a holiday home, but actually live in the big estate. I saw some of the staff whilst we were there — I have a lot to learn!!! Housekeeper, maids, butler, footmen, etc, etc. The library is at our disposal, so I’m going to have a look there. There's bound to be a few books on Domestic Servants.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
Ok, so Jack had the quiet word with me and I’m gobsmacked!!! I always knew that his father is an Earl or Lord or something high in nobility but never took much notice because Jack is the youngest out of three boys, so (we thought) that he would never inherit the Earldom (or whatever it is called). Timothy, the eldest son, has decided to go into religion, he wants to be a Catholic priest which means he cannot inherit. The next son, Matthew, is living with a man (none of my business), and he will not change his lifestyle, so he cannot inherit. SO, the title is going to Jack (whose real name is Jeremiah) because he has “done the right thing” — married me and had children and has (and still is) working very hard.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
Tutankhamun
King Tut was the last of his royal family to rule during the end of the 18th Dynasty. He was 8 or 9 years old when he took to the throne. He was physically disabled with a deformity of his left foot which meant he used a cane as an aid to walking. Over 5,000 artefacts were found at his tomb, including his famous gold mask. He was Tutankhamun.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
