The wimple was a common medieval head covering, particularly for married women and nuns. It was a close-fitting cloth that covered the neck, chin, and sometimes even the cheeks, framing the face. The wimple was often worn with a veil draped over it and was seen as a respectable, modest form of dress. It symbolized maturity and social standing and was especially popular among noblewomen.
A wimple is a medieval form of female headcovering, formed of a large piece of cloth worn draped around the neck and chin, covering the top of the head; it was usually made from white linen or silk.
Its use developed in early medieval Europe; in medieval Christianity it was unseemly for a married woman to show her hair. A wimple might be elaborately starched, creased and folded in prescribed ways. Later elaborate versions were supported on wire or wicker framing, such as the cornette.
Our lovelorn advice columnist, Tess Twinehart, comes from a matriarchal line of tractor repair women. The Wimple was part of the standard uniform.
Twinehart Tractor Repair (1920-1938)
Tangalina Twinehart, Modern-Day Matriarch
Tangalina, a fascinating subject in her own right, will be the subject of a future BLOTT, but for now, just know that you don’t mess with Tangalina.
Twinehart Tractor Repair (1965-1988)
St. Theresa of Twine
Tess Twinehart is distantly related (on her mother’s side) to the 19th century Italian saint, St. Theresa of Twine.
And yes, we know we are going to heck.
Semi-sequitur: Have We Corrupted Elder G?
During our editorial review meeting earlier, Elder G completely blanked on Tess Twinehart.
To cover his embarrassment, Elder G quickly searched the series of tubes known as the w,w,w. And look what he found out in cyberspace!
I recall that Tess Twinehart is a fictional character from the “World’s Largest Ball of Twine Tour” (WLBOTT) website, which is known for its humorous and satirical content. Tess is portrayed as a quirky individual with a unique background, including pro-bono work giving psychotherapy to chickens, earning her the title “The Chicken Whisperer.”
The WLBOTT website features various articles about Tess, such as “Tess – The Early Years,” which delves into her unconventional therapeutic methods and the reputation she garnered in the therapy world. Another article, “Tess, Sheep, Chihuahuas, and Claxonmania,” explores her interactions with different animals and her involvement in the phenomenon known as Claxonmania.
These stories are crafted with a humorous tone, contributing to the site’s overall satirical narrative.
