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Spooky
First of all, reason #287 that I love working in DC -- I can take a lunchtime walk and see the cherry blossoms. (They're at their peak today, and absolutely gorgeous.) I can even handle the hordes of tourists, and yes, pity them a little -- after all, they're spending hundreds of dollars to be shuttled hither and yon like a bunch of cattle, just ( Read more... ) -
You know . . .
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Even Better
Sometimes I just love my job . . . well, actually, the people I work with. One of my attorneys gives me big gift certificates, which lets me buy cool stuff for myself. The other one just walked past me and said, "Your thermometer's boiling."
Yes, the thermometer on my Avon Walk Personal Page is flashing 100%+. She put me over the top. I have ( Read more... ) -
Good Things
Some recent accomplishments and good things:
I sent cards and gifts to both of my sisters on time for a change.
I got a nice St. Patrick's Day card and gift from my aunt, and promptly send a thank you card.
(Procrastination is one of my worst failings, so I'm particularly pleased with the above items.)
I'm only $40 short of my $500 goal in ( Read more... ) -
As seen all over
Think about what cities or towns you've lived in (not just visited) in your life, and post them in your journal:
Clearfield, PA
Johnstown, PA
Mine 42, PA
Johnstown, PA
Clearfield, PA
Annandale, VA
Springfield, VA
I'm not very peripatetic -- I'm just highly amused that I once lived in a town called Mine 42. It was right down the road from Mine 37 -
Reality Bites
I've never been much for reality shows. I've seen a couple of episodes of various "Survivor" iterations, and a couple of weeks of "The Biggest Loser," (which wasn't as bad as I had imagined). I have to admit it, though: I'm a junkie for Bravo's reality series, Project Runway. As a sewer and costumer, it's fascinating to watch the creativity and ( Read more... ) -
Split personality
After holding out for so long, I've decided I need not one LJ, but TWO. I'm moving my dress diary stuff (what there is of it!) to fairechatelaine, and this journal will be for everyday drivel.
That is all.
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The planning is done; now for the execution!
My entry in the Margo's List Portrait Contest will be a Tudor gown based on Holbein's "Miniature of an Unknown Lady (sometimes called Catherine Howard)", circa 1541.
Here it is
I wasn't able to find fabric in the tawny/russet color of the portrait, but did find some scrumptious rose cotton velvet that will do quite nicely! I have two vintage ( Read more... )
