Apparently on this blog, NoBloPoMo means NO Blog Posting Month. So here’s some catchup. I went to New Orleans for a business trip in early November. I ate with wild abandon. Mary Poppins came in second place at the office…
A practically perfect Halloween costume
For my entire adult life I wanted to be Mary Poppins for Halloween. In 2005, I mentioned it on this blog and variations on “Mary Poppins costume” dominated my incoming search results for months and months. Which was sad for…
Throwback Thursday: "Little" Red Riding Hood
October, 2001. “Little” Red Riding hood — completely handmade by me except the blouse & tights. The shoes were from a wedding that I was in. And I had to lengthen the skirt six inches from the pattern. I’m a…
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halloween 2005 musings and photos
Perspective
Is this thing on? After a week of introspection and sadness, our Halloween party happened. If I had my druthers, I would have cancelled it, but the invitations went out a while back and the guests were looking forward to…
Halloween, 2003 – evening, and first place in the costume contest!
FIRST PLACE, BABY!!!!!!!!!!I won! I won! $75 in cash and a $50 gift certificate. The drunken nun pair (I’m not kidding) got 2nd place and the Vegas showgirl (red lace bustier, fishnets, and feathers) won third. Wow…the first time I…
Halloween, 2003 – afternoon
I don’t think I’ll win the contest because my costume doesn’t have a “Courier-Post” twist to it. Bored senseless, I am I am. So we’ll do the Friday Five! 1. What was your first Halloween costume? I think I was…
Halloween 2003 – mid-morning
I put the costume on. What the hell. It’s Halloween and my Mom always told me to be a leader, not a follower. It’s getting much love!
October 29, 2003
If it’s not one thing… Talked to Mom a few moments ago and found out that Lucky was at the vet last night for some bloodwork. She’s leaking urine, drinking a lot, and panting a lot. Symptoms sound way too…
