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Ah, kids. I solemnly swear to never let mine get so bored. (I am so proud of Jas for handling the child with a good, for him at least, temper.)

Jas approved of my performance for "Talk Like a Pirate Day". I suspect my costume played a large part in that decision ( Read more... )

Tea Time for Panda! So cute.

I love this dress. Maybe for the Yule after next...

Poor HolmesI have nearly everything ready to leave on Wednesday. Even my books should appear authentic. Let's just hope nobody takes too close a look at my personal belongings; I can't imagine how I'd explain my toothbrush ( Read more... )

Ali was surrounded by feathers. It looked rather like a half-dozen birds of varying species had exploded recently, birds made of feathers and lace and silk flowers. On the table in front of her sits a plain black hat, the little sort Victorian women wore when riding. Passersby might think that Ali and the hat were locked in a staring match to ( Read more... )

If I had more energy these days, I'd do something about this beast who's taken advantage of my good nature. But I don't, so I went shopping for hats and things. This was after a most grueling half-hour getting measured again for clothes, then another two hours which were much more enjoyable choosing patterns and fabrics and things. I like that ( Read more... )

I am so glad I missed this LOL. At least the damn things are honest sometimes though.

So it seems two of the most important men in my life, Mortimer and Jas, are John Wayne. This is very amusing for me. I'd probably be more excited if I liked Westerns. Or if he wore a better hat ( Read more... )