I've got 3 pairs of hose, 1 bias cut blue linen, 2 purchased creme colored knit and a lovely pair of garters that Gwen the Potter gave me several years ago that she made herself. The knit hose don't need the garters to stay up, but I think they look better that way.

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In addition to being a new mom and now being back at work I've got some other projects I've still been working on.

The big one is the Culinary Symposium. Elizabeth had graciously volunteered to be this year's Chairperson, but has since been made the head of one of the largest and longest standing groups in our historical society- and as a result is ( Read more... )

I did another search while I still have better access from the University. I'm going to try to gather as much research material as possible for review while I'm at home with baby (whenever he finally decides to make an appearance ( Read more... )

Trying to focus on the good, work on what needs attention, and let the rest go.

Thankful list
I have awesome people in my life. Really and truly- amazing, intellegent, thoughtful, and caring people.
The girlchild is the daughter of my heart, even if she's not the daughter of my body. She constantly amazes me (in a good way). I'm hopeful that all the ( Read more... )

I realize that once the baby comes I have no idea what my energy and brain capacity will be like, but I also know that I'll go stir crazy if I don't have something to occupy myself with, especially if I wind up having to delivery Ceaserian and can't drive for 6-8 wks. So, I'm lining up projects that I'll be able to work on as time and energy allows ( Read more... )

I found a copy of a slightly later edition of an Obstetrics manual first printed in Venice in the 1590's
http://hslcat.med.nyu.edu/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=48014
The good news is it seems to be in a Library in New York, the bad news is you have to physically come to it. No loans (which makes perfect sense) but there also dosen't seem ( Read more... )

KATHERINE MCIVER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM ( Read more... )

I thought I'd save this just for future reference
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Here are some more pictures of The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, there will be more interior shots to follow. As well as one decent canal shot. I just love, love, love, love, love venice.
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