Dressing Quietly In A High-Resolution World
Confession. Last week, when I put up the photos of khaki and white outfits, before I pressed “Publish,” I thought to myself, “That is not
August 29, 2011
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Year: 2011
Are You More Afraid Of Earthquakes? Or Hurricanes?, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:16am
As you may know, much of the East Coast of the United States will be stuck under Hurricane Irene for the next few days. I
August 27, 2011
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Culture of Origin
Dressing Well Without Chanel: Missive 2
Progress has been made, in my campaign to dress well in a semi-retirement/working from home mode. Khakis form a key component of the strategy, as
August 25, 2011
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Literature & the Arts
How High WASPs Hang Art In Their Houses
What High WASPs don’t do is buy art from a furniture store. Enough said. Now, some of us have collections. Real collections, of the sort
August 24, 2011
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Fierce at 50
In Fall A Woman’s Thoughts Turn To Leather
All right. I concede to the seasons. In the midst of summer travels and tomatoes, I felt autumn in the air. First on the East
August 22, 2011
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Orienteering Through Motherhood, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:01am
Those of you battling teenagers, stop briefly, and let gratitude course through your body. Crazy? I live in the world of adult children, and I
August 20, 2011
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Culture of Origin
You Can’t Go Home Again, Or, From Polos To Faux Leather
The family house, 1940 something until late 1990s I was surprised by the guests’ attire at my uncle’s service. To be sure, no one wore
August 17, 2011
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Blogosphere
LPC Is At 50 For 50
Good morning everyone. Today I am over at 50-by-50, in an interview about writing. I’d love to have you come and read. My thoughts are
August 15, 2011
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Uncategorized
For The Daughters Of Win, Or, Saturday Morning At 9:20am In Hyannis
I’m at the Anchor In, in Hyannis, on Cape Cod. A few weeks ago, or perhaps it was a month, my mother’s big brother died.
August 13, 2011
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Blogosphere
In Which I Eat My Words About Pinterest
AmidPrivilege Pinterest boards The other day I had a discussion with a former boss about the online world. We talked about all sorts of things,
August 11, 2011
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Career
Jewelry To Wear When You Are Almost There
Let’s talk jewelry. Why? Because it’s sparkly, and pretty, and fun to wear? Well, yes, but there’s more to the story. Let’s talk jewelry at
August 10, 2011
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Blogosphere
Yay New York!
As you know, the state of New York recently voted to allow legal same sex marriage. I am very happy, and want to get the
August 8, 2011
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