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    Signs of The Times - Astrology Thread

    Neon! ...I mean, Libra. I don't know how "tractable and diplomatic" I am, however :) EDIT: {{goes off and reads "Libra" at astrology-online.com}} "Librans too are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking. They have elegance, charm and good taste, are...
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    Help for picking fountain pens

    You can also just buy bottled ink in the colors of your wildest fancy and refill the existing disposable cartridge using a syringe (or needle from one of those inkjet printer refill kits). ...But yes, cartridges are not expensive (but not as cheap as bottled ink) :) and come in packs from your...
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    Never say never

    Probably an observation forged in the crucible of bitter experience :)
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    Never say never

    "Never eat at a place called Mom's, play poker with a man called Doc, nor plan a crime with somebody nicknamed "Priest" or "The Reverend"--anonymous
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    Out of the Closet?

    :eek: You must be my doppelganger or long-lost sister... was the fight when you were dressed up to go out to family Christmas dinner, 1988, by any chance? lol
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    What's your favorite candy?

    I just remembered...Choward's Mints in the beautifully retro wrapping (where else do you find violet flavored candy nowadays?* Though I prefer the lemon.) *I have heard violet flavor candy came into vogue in the old days as it was unusually effective at masking alcohol smell on one's breath...
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    Vintage Suit Stinks

    You can also put the suit in a closed bag or airtight box with a few cupfuls of baking soda for a few days...change the old soda with fresh every day or so...the baking soda will absorb the odors.
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    San Francisco Dry Cleaner and Tailor

    That's James Lee, right, a block or so from the Goodwill? I've only had one small job done there, but he does good tailoring work. Re: that neighborhood, I would suggest not going to the tailor next door to the Gaylord Hotel (perhaps he's just not good with women's clothes...but I imagine that's...
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    Speaking of hair, hotroller recommendations?

    Ditto. (...and I knew I found the right vintage-minded hairdresser when, while he was setting my hair and asked "how often do you wash your hair?" I replied "er, once every 3 days" and he said, "good!") :)
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    Best false eyelashes?

    "Maybelline Intense XXL" mascara is one brand with the white "primer" base.
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    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    I had a middle-aged fellow on the train telling me in detail how my skirt and stockings reminded him of childhood sitting on grandmother's lap; when he saw my footwear he exclaimed, "Oh, you got the old lady shoes on too!" As a whole too creepy to be flattering lol
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    What to wear with a black blouse

    I agree, I think a great summer look would be the black blouse, a full white skirt with a bold black print, and red accessories.
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    Revisited Films

    I saw part of "The Searchers" 10+ years ago when I was...er..humorlessly doctrinaire ("ooh, western=bad"!), then rented it a few weeks ago and found it completely entertaining and the JW character complex and engaging. That's funny Senator Jack, I also re-saw Blow-Up recently ...just resigning...
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    Dad's World War II Story

    That is a great resource and quite the collection of WW2 links!...
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    Etiquette books

    Oh good, I am not alone ;) Agreed with all said so far. Also recommended: "The Correct Thing To Do, To Say, To Wear" by Charlotte Hawkins Brown (1941) (incidentally she was an eminent African-American educator). I like this because it discusses fashion etiquette considerably, as evident in the...
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    Vintage PJ's, dressing gowns and more....

    Ooh, I love everyone's gorgeous outfits! :eusa_clap I have some light cotton pink plaid 40's PJs (with side-button very high waist) but it's been too darn cold to ever wear them! Still in (boring but tres-classic) department store flannel :(
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    That tune in your head

    ...I’m as mellow as a cello, but I want to know: How come my cello don't play for you? It needs to play or it gets blue. If I don't play a song a day Might as well throw the thing away.
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    What do you want for your birthday?

    Re: Wanting booze for your birthday Oh, that's such a modest wish...if I'm to have booze, I'd like it "gift wrapped" inside a nice mint 1930s Westinghouse icebox please :)
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    Back to zits

    Agreed, diet is very important and one can develop food sensitivities even as an adult than can manifest as skin/hair troubles. For vitamins, some studies have shown than extra Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) helps fight acne and keeps skin healthy generally. I have been taking B5 suppliments for...
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    Benny Goodman vs. Glenn Miller

    Yippie! It's like musical Christmas! :eusa_clap

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