by Ann Burns | Jan 3, 2023 | Faith, Femininity
Virtue cannot be genuinely gained if it’s only around when convenient. Or as Alasdair MacIntyre states: “Without constancy, all other virtues to some degree lose their point” (After Virtue, 242). I am revisiting the pages of Jane Austen’s...
by Ann Burns | Sep 16, 2022 | Heart & Home
Why not live life as a formal affair? It’s funny how these simple words can inspire so much controversy. “But, isn’t that snobbish?” “Isn’t that ridiculous?” “Some things are just over the top or impractical!” Be it in works of fiction or anecdotes from...
by Ann Burns | Feb 11, 2022 | Femininity, Relationships, The World
We all recognize that someone who has that je ne sais quoi. But where did she get it? Was she just born with an air of mystery? A lucky few have it, and most others don’t? Not at all! Everyday elegance is not something elusive, saved for a select few, or even...
by Ann Burns | Jan 20, 2022 | Relationships, The World
It’s essential to take pride in what you do, whether it be scrubbing the kitchen floor, making dinner, or launching your own business. When we honor our tasks at hand, we reveal our sense of respect and the reverence we have for others. It’s like what...
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