Building A Precious Jewelry Collection From Scratch
Imagine you are just starting out in adult life. Or it’s time for a sea change – shifting style, resetting priorities. But imagine, either way,
April 5, 2013
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Uncategorized
The Challenges Of Privilege
“What was your greatest challenge?” asks Marsha. “How did it make you better?” It might be hard to imagine I can answer, born into privilege
April 2, 2013
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Culture of Origin
Dyeing Easter Eggs Long Ago, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:59am
It’s Easter and Passover season. To say nothing of Holi, last week’s Hindu festival. There may be other significant cultural and religious holidays around now,
March 30, 2013
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Starting From Scratch, Or, A Whole New Wardrobe
Imagine you were tasked with purchasing an entirely new wardrobe. Fun, right? But no. Turns out it’s daunting. Where to start, when anything is possible?
March 28, 2013
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Jewelry
If You Wear Spring Clothes, Will The Warm Weather Come?
I have returned from Spring Break. Which, unfortunately involved tax preparation and weed assessment rather than sun, shore, or seaside. But I’m ready for sun.
March 25, 2013
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Spring Break
Privilege will be on Spring Break this week, returning next week with a) something from our friend Marsha at Splenderosa b) a reader request for
March 18, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
“Parade’s End” As Hot Milk, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:13am
Well my goodness. I slept until 9:40am. That hasn’t happened in 20 years. Of course, I was up for a while, sometime in the dark
March 16, 2013
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Style
The Duluth Laptop Scout Pack, A Review
How many of you carry your laptop in a backpack? I’m guessing a substantial few. Well, here’s something to consider – a non-plastic, made in
March 14, 2013
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And The Winner Is…
The winner of the True Wind bag is HHH. Thank you HHH for participating! Thank you all SO MUCH for your stories. They are just
March 11, 2013
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Net-a-Porter’s Online Magazine, The Edit
Just in case you wonder, we’re not crazy around here. Net-a-porter puts out a weekly online magazine called, The Edit. Did you know that? It’s
March 11, 2013
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Rock Giants’ Winning Strategies, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:30am
There are many ways to win. I’m thinking about battles, vs. solitary struggles, but the same principles may apply. One strategy relies on ninjas. Kick
March 9, 2013
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Blogosphere
True Wind Sailor Bag, For Your Imagination And Your Travels
Would you like a new carrying bag? A cute, sturdy bag made in America out of sailcloth? I thought you would. So when Meredith of
March 7, 2013
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