Monthly Archives: January 2009

My First Car

Note: This has nothing to do with shoes, or pie, or even sewing. I grew up in NJ, where the legal driving age is 17. That’s right, 17. I know it sounds strange to the rest of you folks, but … Continue reading

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Pinstriped Handbag

I love pinstriping. More than handbags, less than shoes. Actually, maybe more than shoes. No, that’s crazy-talk. But I do love me some pinstripin’ madness. This past summer, I was nosing around West Side Sinners, a local “kustom kulture” boutique, … Continue reading

Posted in fashion, friends, shopping, Vintage & Retro Style | 6 Comments

It Will Stand

Woody doesn’t read my blog. I know that he doesn’t read it because when he asked me what had happened to the pie I was going to make him, and I cut-and-pasted the blog excerpt of the pie that was … Continue reading

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Another pie.

If you weren’t aware: Friday was National Pie Day. Yeah, I know, you probably had to go to the office anyway. It’s not FEDERAL HOLIDAY Pie Day. Anyway, me being me and all, I figured that I’d better make a … Continue reading

Posted in diner pie, food, kitchen | 1 Comment

As you inhale like a breath of fresh air

There has been a bit of a stink in some circles, because President-elect Barack Obama wants to add, as many Presidents have, “so help me God” to his swearing in today. Back in school, I refused to say the Pledge … Continue reading

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