No whites after Labor Day.
Three-day weekends are marvelous, aren't they? Mine has been pretty quiet. I did make it down to Dragon*Con, though only for a few hours last night while I had dinner with some lovely friends. This afternoon I headed to Macy's -- always a depressing visit -- for a friend's wedding present. The rest of the weekend has been spent loafing around the house, reading novels, toying with a fic idea, and playing way too much Spider Solitaire. Just the way I like it.
While doing laundry, I've been debating what to do about my summer clothes. I can't seem to get past the adage of "no whites after Labor Day", even though it's outdated. On the other hand, the weather here in Atlanta will be in the 80s for the rest of the month, and my closet is currently full of summery pastels and sleeveless shirts. I'm sure nobody would care, and I've never been that fashionable anyway. But that old rule is still stuck in my head.
Anyway, here's a linkspam:
-- Via the NYT: a fascinating look at various countries' MREs in Afghanistan. I loved seeing which foods each country chose.
-- The Times also posted a retrospective of Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect, upon the DVD release.
-- The Panopticon is a hilarious knitblogger. I loved his Gershwin for Dummies, and even if you're not a knitter, you must read what one should not say aloud in a crowded coffee shop.
-- Matt Robinson explains which typefaces use the most ink. Huh!
-- Mental Floss posted a great essay on how the Lost Boys of Sudan give back.
-- In case you missed it, last Thursday was 9/02/10. Go Fug Yourself celebrated the show's "classic" style.
-- The Consumerist compiled a helpful guide to tipping.
-- The Atlantic's crack investigation team explains how Jelly Belly invents flavors.
-- Brow Beat presents Cat Fancy: A Close Reading.
While doing laundry, I've been debating what to do about my summer clothes. I can't seem to get past the adage of "no whites after Labor Day", even though it's outdated. On the other hand, the weather here in Atlanta will be in the 80s for the rest of the month, and my closet is currently full of summery pastels and sleeveless shirts. I'm sure nobody would care, and I've never been that fashionable anyway. But that old rule is still stuck in my head.
Anyway, here's a linkspam:
-- Via the NYT: a fascinating look at various countries' MREs in Afghanistan. I loved seeing which foods each country chose.
-- The Times also posted a retrospective of Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect, upon the DVD release.
-- The Panopticon is a hilarious knitblogger. I loved his Gershwin for Dummies, and even if you're not a knitter, you must read what one should not say aloud in a crowded coffee shop.
-- Matt Robinson explains which typefaces use the most ink. Huh!
-- Mental Floss posted a great essay on how the Lost Boys of Sudan give back.
-- In case you missed it, last Thursday was 9/02/10. Go Fug Yourself celebrated the show's "classic" style.
-- The Consumerist compiled a helpful guide to tipping.
-- The Atlantic's crack investigation team explains how Jelly Belly invents flavors.
-- Brow Beat presents Cat Fancy: A Close Reading.