I think that, rather than become more of a Bluestocking, I should become a better Bluestocking. And frankly, this may mean being less likely to engage in self-indulgent literary endeavors and start forming book clubs and other community-based activities. This is an important part of the Bluestocking creed—sharing thoughts and ideas.
So, I’m going to stop the “more-ness” and take up the “better-ness”. This goal is off the list, but still on my mind. 5 years ago
I’ve had this goal for about 5 minutes and already it has afforded me a fantastic (and curious) opportunity. My best friend just asked me what a “bluestocking” was. Huh. My best friend! I can’t help feeling like I’ve failed her just a little bit. (But, on the most basic level, you’d think she would have noticed all my Bas Bleu cataloges laying around.)
This got me to thinking that maybe we need to provide a quick resource about this goal. So here’s a start: Bluestocking5 years ago
...to become more of a Bluestocking than I already am, but what the heck, I’ll give it a whirl! I’m going for a whole blue body-stocking. 5 years ago
