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Reading at the Automat
Ever eaten at the automat? A panoply of food stretches off into the distance and you try not to choose everything. Kind of like with reading.
Baggy Pants Try-on Session
I’m participating in a trend today, my friends. Channeling Katherine Hepburn and trying to find a way to look good in a pair of baggy pants.
Is “The End” in Sight?
I’m hoping that if all goes well in the next few weeks, we will see the beginning of the end of pandemic life as we have come to know it.
May Vlog: Styling A “Maybe” Jacket
In my May vlog, I’m styling a “maybe” jacket. An old jacket which I still love but don’t wear because I can’t figure out how to style it.
The Unscratched Travel Itch
Since the pandemic began our travel itch has remained unscratched. Now with the end of lockdown in sight, we are thinking about travel again.
The Old Age Issue
Turning sixty-five last week felt like crossing the Rubicon. And entering the country of old age. But maybe I’m overthinking again.
One Person’s Trash
I’m reading about trash this week, my friends. What is trash and what is treasure in this big old wasteful world of ours.
Style Inspiration Stories
Where do you look for style inspiration? I’ve always found that travel inspires me. But where do I look now that travel is not possible?
Just Tuesday, That’s All
Here’s all the homefront news on this beautiful Tuesday, friends. We’re gardening, fishing, reading, and staying in touch with loved ones.
Too Old to Be Cheugy?
Is your style cheugy? Are you a bit behind in getting on the trend bandwagon? Or do you eschew anyone else’s idea of what you should wear?
Joys of Rereading Jane Austen.
This week I am rereading Jane Austen. Which means I can revel in the book and not worry if the characters will find happiness. Or not.
Never Too Old To Wear Leather
Are we ever too old to wear leather? Nope. I had a friend who wore red leather pants at age almost eighty. And she looked magnificent.
Star Wars Day Report: Physics, Food, Fashion.
On this Star Wars Day, 2021, here’s my report of the state of my world. A little food chat, some physics, and a bit of fashion.
Is Faux Leather a Fashion Faux Pas?
I own two faux leather garments. And I’ve been wondering, is buying faux leather bad? Is owning faux leather a sustainable fashion faux pas?
A Meritorious Mound of Mending
I hate sewing with a passion. But this week I found that I have a hidden passion for mending. It’s satisfying and environmentally friendly.