Phyllis Lorimer's Commonplace Book

I do adore this theatre poster. It reminds me of when Sydney used to shower me in gifts and attention. Although he made his intentions quite clear when he departed to Paris and abandoned finishing my portrait, I still wonder about what our relationship could have been. Oh, how I wish that things could have ended differently. I used to love receiving Sydney’s gifts of theatre tickets and the attention he gave me. Sydney’s attention provided me with a strange yet special sensation. Being with him made me feel unique among the other women. Looking back at this theatre poster reminds me of…

Although I have not read the Bible as much as my younger self, the Bible still holds a special place in my heart. While my sisters and I have been relentlessly working in our small photography studio, I have noticed that I keep coming back to read the Bible. After father passed away, I have not read as much as I once used to. I look back at when father assigned us different verses of the Bible to read when we were younger. Although I frequently did not read all of them, I do remember this specific verse. Proverbs 31:25: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days…

This article about tuberculosis has recently caught my eye. Over these past few months, while my sisters and I have worked tirelessly in operating our business, I have noticed that my cough has worsened, and my skin has become paler. I am quite unsure of what may have caused this. I am well rested, and I go out infrequently. Maybe I have begun to develop some kind of illness? I hope not. I would not want to concern my sisters. I feel that I already worry my sisters, especially Gertrude. I think that she worries about me too much. A few days ago, I remember when Gertrude kept mentioning my…