Wilhelmine’s Articles – Recently Added
Explore Françoise des Bois’s (Wilhelmine Larrivee’s) articles from La Liberte, Franco Manitoban journal
Fashion, Folly and the Quiet Power of Simplicity
La Liberte -Le Coin des Dames 1916/02/08
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A collection of short essays exploring the relevance of the words of Françoise des Bois in the 21st century.
On Fashion, Folly, and the Quiet Power of Simplicity
The Oscars, the annual event recognizing the past year’s best in film, took place this past weekend, and it admittedly snuck up on me. Not owning a TV over the past few years has left me a little out of the loop, not that this is necessarily a bad thing, given how overly hyped the…
On Gossip and the Quiet Harm of Words/Technology
My great grandmother lived most of her life in the small towns and rural communities of western Manitoba during a time when fast and efficient communication was virtually nonexistent. Apart from face-to-face contact, communication between residents was limited, as technologies such as telephone systems were not yet widely available. Churches, schoolhouses, the post office, and…
On An Education That Endures
Françoise des Bois (Wilhelmine Larrivée), my great-grandmother, was not only a hardworking wife and mother, but also a devoted teacher. In her home province of Quebec, she attended schools and collèges where she received an excellent education, ultimately qualifying to teach in both French and English. In doing so, she surpassed the educational expectations typically…