Southwest Airlines - A Stand for Modesty!

You may watch the video here….you are forewarned that a young lady wearing little and tightly-clad clothing is featured in the video.

They asked her to put on more clothing. She asked for a blanket and covered herself. She is thinking of filing a suit because she was “ashamed and embarrassed” from the whole incident. Well, so were the people forced to be with her in tight confines for several hours!

Ugghh…and the whole feminist shlock on how she was picked on just because she was a young woman…hello, she was a young woman making other people uncomfortable! And I’m guessing the blanket was cozier than bare skin on an over air-conditioned plane. ;)

Write to Southwest and tell them you support their actions to protect decency for all their customers!

Here is the letter I wrote, feel free to copy and add your name or additions to it:

Dear Management at Southwest Airlines,

I recently viewed a CNN clip online about the incident with Kyla Ebbert, a customer who was asked to add clothing to her attire to appear decently on the flight to Tucson.

I am writing to offer my support and gratitude for your airline staff in making the stance for decency and modesty in their work environment. So many times, I have had to sit in close proximity to women who show way too much of their bodies than is comfortable to be seen…and I am a heterosexual woman! I did not think I had any recourse to address my seatmate’s attire. Now, on any flight I may have in the future with Southwest Airlines, I will address any discomfort I may have to an attendant.

You have the right, as a privately-run company, to have standards of dress for your customers. Stand by them and make them clear!

There are many, many men and women who are sensitive to modesty issues. I hope they join with me in offering their whole-hearted support for your actions.

New to Me: Links on Friday

Several links have been sitting in my favorites folder for a while, just quivering for me to share!

Slice of Laodicea shares thoughts on childhood modesty enforcement. They also touch on a subject I will write on this weekend, “Heart Modesty.”

Ladybug Garden shares her thoughts on I Timothy 2.

A genealogist ponders the Quaker Cap.

Chris posted his thesis on the Catholic implications of the Veil. This is a long, academic read but I found it fascinating.

An incredibly cute school girl wrap skirt pattern. Yes, it is a Harry Potter inspired pattern…you are forewarned. Still, I’d add about 8 inches to the length and widen the pleats a bit for an excellent and modest skirt. No one would ever guess it was an HP thing.

The rainy remnants of the tropical storm Erin have been drifting in this morning. The temperatures have dropped! The humidity is up! You can’t win it all at the same time. It looks like the VP who made the snotty comment about the A/C issue has taken a personal interest in all things Library. He was in this morning investigating a phone line to the reference desk that was not fixed. Minor detail, a staticky phone line, but maybe he caught flak for dismissing us so easily. I can only dream.

Jeff says “Thank you!” for all your birthday well-wishes. He is excited about the chocolate cake. :) I hope you have a beautiful weekend!

New to Me: Links on Wednesday

Here are a few links to read and ponder:

This article uses an awesome quote from an “Asian believer”. Note: There is a piece of artwork on this article which is weirdly out of place…you are forewarned.

The Maidens of Modesty for your younger ladies.

Review of Newsweek articles on the Girls Gone Mild book…also great comment discussion at the end.

One woman’s realization of Modesty issues.

An excellent article from an Orthodox perspective.

New to Me: Links on Sunday

Its been quiet around these parts lately…on the blog that is. :) We’ve been resting and doing ministry/church related things this weekend. Speaking of church, I met Chris at church today (of Chris and Noel - let’s do coffee!) when she came up to me to admire my purple headscarf. She guessed correctly that it came from Tznius.com! Sounds like we are starting off on the right foot. Look forward to getting to know you better…

Prayer request: For myself…everything with family, marriage, health is great but there is a new self-realization(?) going on behind the scenes that is of a serious nature. [No, its not a pregnancy ;)] I don’t want to give it out yet, because I may require professional advice first to pinpoint this thing. I promise to keep you all in the loop!

Here are a couple few posts from this last week that are excellent reads:

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Ginger posted this article on Should a Woman Cover Her Head?

Amanda shares her thoughts on head covering.
Susan writes up a lovely devotional on “Whatsoever Things”

Great discussion going on over at Kristen’s site about 1 Cor. 11

Theology of the Chapel Veil for the Catholic ladies

There is a roast in the crock pot and I think I’ll finish reading Pilgrim’s Progress today. Have a blessed rest!

New To Me: Links on Friday

My blogging will be light this weekend until at least Tuesday. I have a midterm exam in Microeconomics on Monday and other weekend busyness. Here are some links to read and consider:

A long article about the hijab controversy in Europe and North America. [I do not necessarily agree with their slant and with the certain cases they have singled out as examples. Still, it gives a basic overview of this issue.]

Cannot tell this person’s theology, but they did include a lengthy article defending the HC.

A Messianic Jewish perspective

A pictorial guide to Western women’s covering. (Posted this twice?…you can enjoy it again :)

On Headcoverings from Thou and Thou Only. Excellent Read!!

And that’s all I’ve come up with today. Any other articles you would like to recommend?

New to Me: Garlands of Grace

Thanks to Joanna on Facebook, I discovered Garlands of Grace, a home business run by three sisters. The coverings they sew are so gorgeous! They claim the head-band shapes will keep the veil on without pins. I would highly recommend their styles for newly covering ladies.

Holy Hillbilly Creations - Slips, bloomers, peasant skirts and more! Really cute stuff.

New to Me: Anna Blogs

Sometime there are blogs that flow so smoothly and are so delicious to behold, I think I’ve found Victoria magazine republished. Pleasant View Schoolhouse is one such blog. The photography is dreamy! If you like vintage sewing, you’ll love Anna’s blog. [Bonnet Tip: Susan]

[Wait a sec, Victoria Magazine is being republished! Hip-hip Hurray!]

If you need a bright pick-me-up, try Anna Maria Horner.

Sewing with ThimbleAnna.

Anna Sews

Crafty and Foodie Anna

The Fashionable Anna

The Anna Matrix….odd but looks deep enough to investigate.

Also, I would like your opinion on something. My real first name is Annamarie, all-one-word. Would this be more memorable?