Also known as a "garden hermit"; a person hired by wealthy landowners in the 18th century to live in solitude in a specially built hermitage, folly, or grotto on their estate, acting as a living decoration. They were expected to embody the qualities of a druid and live a secluded life, often with specific rules like growing their hair and beard long and not washing. In return for their service, they received lodging, food, and a stipend. Landowners and their guests might occasionally consult their garden hermits for advice, stories, or entertainment.
Landowners placed advertisements in local newspapers seeking ornamental hermits to live on their property for long spans of time (7 years, in one instance).One legend goes that someone's ornamental hermit was found drinking at a local pub 3 weeks into their tenure, thus breaching their contract.
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No parenting or training involved.. electronic visual stimulation is usually all the parenting skills used
No parenting or training involved.. electronic visual stimulation is usually all the parenting skills used
Billy and Buffy are up to 2 life ornaments, one dog and one boy.. they both crap in the house
She has 4 life ornaments and one hell of a child support check
She has 4 life ornaments and one hell of a child support check
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Gina texted tim to see if he wanted to do an ornament exchange tonight.
Tim said he'd love to do an ornament exchange.
Tim said he'd love to do an ornament exchange.
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What did she get locked up for? She was tired of getting honked at for driving too slow so she gave the guy a Delco Hood Ornament.
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Named after the incident in Delaware County, Pennsylvania on April 30th, 2025, and named similarly to the Arizona Sunroof.
Named after the incident in Delaware County, Pennsylvania on April 30th, 2025, and named similarly to the Arizona Sunroof.
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