Lupamama's Daily Toil

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Lupamama's Daily Toil

Another Day in the Empire...

March 11 , 2006

Clues

Posted at 16:00 EST

A small hunched up man was spotted slinling away from my property laste vening and two more stolas were stolen. He seemed to be dressed in dark clthes.

I must have some of my men stand guard. Thsi could be a break.
Score- Lupamama down five stolas.

February 27 , 2006

Stollen Stola?

Posted at 09:00 EST

My wash maidens have advised me that several of my stolas have been stolen while hanging out to dry.

Is there a special meaning to this? Is there a rash of stola burglaries in the city?

Who Stole-a the Stolas?

February 22 , 2006

More Fashion

Posted at 20:00 EST

Now where would fashion be without the conservative look? Cato would not be the man he was without his rough, coarse sackcloth (oh where are his ashes?)

Check out my message board

Posted at 20:00 EST

Titus Pullo sent a lovely image of what the XIII Legion wears when they are away from their military chores. Check out my message board to view this handsome T-Shirt A 'must have' for all you military buffs!

February 15 , 2006

Fashion Continued...

Posted at 12:00 EST

Niobe in Lavendar

Now the Voreni family tried their best to be fashionable. Although sometimes it doesn't work out quite right. Just ask Atia's opinion of Niobe's "Daughter of the Forest" dress. Where on Gaia's earth did she think up of the idea for that mean, green gown?

Here is Niobe looking perfectly adequate in her common rough silk dress for her husband's business venture party.

Togaman

Now we have Lucius himself in his "un-caced" white toga. This is when he was representing the lower house of government.

And of course, what would a peek at fashion be without our wonderful Titus Pullo himself. Have you ever wondered what you could wear to the next sleepover party?
Well Titus has that all locked down with his version of Slumber Party Sleepwear. His creation wears well and is perfectly acceptable in any sleepwear situation--cruises, slumber parties, stag night and of course, drunk on stairs. Way to go Pullo!

February 14 , 2006

Fashion in Rome circa 44 BC

Posted at 10:00 EST

Leisure Wear

"Do-Rag"

Okay, there just aren't any good stories about Rome fashion. Well let's start some here. First of all, everyone wants to be like Titus Pullo--a real ladies' man and a striking figure. Well did you know that our very own Titus Pullo is a leader of fashion? Yes indeed! Although he looks good in just about anything (and delightful in nothing) he is the founder of the Roman version of the Do-Rag.

Of course, Titus is wonderfully attired in his "Leisure Suit" complete with the meanderings of Lucius Vorenus--

Of course Titus and I have shared a variety of ideas about intrerior decor as well!
More on that another day----

February 6 , 2006

Training Slaves Nice and Docile

Posted at 08:00 EST

It owuld be of tremendous help if one could obtain a manual about how to train slaves. Some of these Gauls that have been sent to our Roman slave markets are quite savage --- dirty, hairy and unclean.

My slave master, Stragun, is at his wits end. I wonder if I whip him he could perform better as a trainer?

January 26 , 2006

Regifting

Posted at 10:00 EST

A "regift"?

The oddest thing happened this morning. Just when I thought I would see or hear the last from that Servilia, a messenger appears at the gate of my villa. My valet asked if I could speak to the man. I went to the gate and saw that this messenger came bringing gifts from Servilia of the Junii. She sends me, of all things, a jewel-laden golden tortoise held by a nude male slave. Both were to be my gifts!!!

I made a polite, and icy response of declination to the messenger and sent these gifts back to his mistress.

Why would Servilia send these to me? Also, I have a funny feeling that these were regifted to me. They looked used.

Now, if only she had the sense to send a few barrels of ice....

January 21 , 2006

Servilia's Party

Posted at 12:45 EST

Well what a snob Servilia is. Her party was full of self centered elitists. What look sthey gave me when it was discovered that I was in commerce.

Servilia's attitude to me was somewhat perplexing. She mentioned a son, which I saw no evidence of anywhere. She had some political influentials there but she and her slave drew me to one side and asked if I wanted to spend the night at her villa. Why would I want to do that? My own villa was not far away and my slaves were awaiting to return me home on my palaquin.

I wonderwhy she wanted me to remain at her home overnight?

Anyway, Servilia seems to be someone I do not wish to socialize with. Hopefully, she will not take offense at my reticience at visitng (she wanted me to WEAVE with her??) and let me to my own business affairs.

Good news. My caravan to Sicilia arrived safely although I was told that Mascius dealt with some brigands along the way. He will immediately set off for Brindisium to await another caravan I am expecting from Antioch. Perhaps I have found a good steward in Mascius? Sadly, Titus Pullo could not assist. I think he would have been a more imposing figure against any brigands and seems to have a little more horsesense than Mascius....

*SIGH*

January 18 , 2006

What to make of it?

Posted at 09:00 EST

A slave of one Servilia of the Junii appeared in front of my villa today. She has invited me to some sort of affair she is giving in two days time. I know of this family, an ancient and respected name, but have had little or no contact with this Servilia person. Should I attend, and if so, what should I wear. I heard that the society ladies of Rome do not approve of self made garments so I am considering sending my slaves to the Aventine for cloth selection and the leasing of a dressmaker.

Why would this Servilia invite me, a mere merchant's abandoned wife?

And when will I hear of my expedition?