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  1. Paisley

    The WWII Parachute Bridal Gown

    That's what I thought at first, too, but it's nylon.
  2. Paisley

    The WWII Parachute Bridal Gown

    Looks like there were vintage enthusiasts during the Golden Era too.
  3. Paisley

    Appropriate Dress to Wear As Wedding Guest. Black? Red?

    BBB, your b/w floral dress looks fine to me. Yes, I agree that an animal print doesn't strike the right note for a wedding.
  4. Paisley

    The WWII Parachute Bridal Gown

    More information on the construction of the dress, and the groom's wartime adventure, here at the Smithsonian. The dress was based on one that was inspired by Gone with the Wind.
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    The WWII Parachute Bridal Gown

    From Manolo for the Brides: [Major] Claude [Hensinger] was flying his B-29 on a bombing raid over Yowata, Japan in August 1944 when the engine of the plane caught fire. He and his crew bailed out with their nylon parachutes. During the night while they waited rescue, Claude used his trusty...
  7. Paisley

    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    Not very old school here Makeup, an electric massager for my neck, and poly-spandex workout clothes, among other things, fill my 1930s vanity. (My other toiletries are in the bathroom.)
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    Soliciting short story recommendations

    It's the one to two pages I am having trouble with; most short stories are much longer. What about using the Bible as literature? Some of the parables are short, and most of your students will probably be familiar with them. Something from the story of Queen Esther might be useful. King David...
  9. Paisley

    Darhling should do _______ with her hair.

    The problem I've seen with dyed black hair is that it doesn't necessarily suit one's skin tone. I think we've all seen that death-warmed-over look. You might try on a black wig (even if you can't get all your hair under it) and see how it looks on in bright sunlight. If it looks terrific, I...
  10. Paisley

    Favorite Authors

    Tom Clancy Alexander Dumas And today I read about an author, Sabatini, who is supposed to be similar to Dumas.
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    Moonlight

    According to the Washington Post, The [new] dramas also will emphasize stronger female characters, with the female-driven "The Ex List" replacing "Moonlight" on Fridays and drama "The Unit" adding a female character. "Women drive network television," Tassler said. "Women watch our...
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    Moonlight

    It looks like Moonlight has been supplanted by a show called The Ex List. :cry: At least it's not another "reality" show. Nevertheless, I don't think I'll be taping a show about a woman on a wild goose chase.
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    Moonlight

    I think my mom would like this show, too, but she's been too ill to watch much of anything. She's a sucker for good-looking men. :) Sounds like I missed a LOT on all those Friday nights I wasn't home!
  15. Paisley

    Moonlight

    Tonight is the season finale. Since I missed so many episodes, I've added Moonlight to my Netflix list (although they don't have it yet).
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    Living in America: The BEST place to live and work?

    And then there's the hail. I think it's been a few years since we had a good pounding. Lauren Springer's book The Undaunted Garden devotes a whole chapter to hail, and what to plant to prevent your garden from being turned into cole slaw.
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    What Songs Have Your Name in Them?

    "Darling, yooooou send me." ;) "You Send Me," sung by Sam Cooke.
  19. Paisley

    Battle of the States

    Colorado: Maggie Brown (aka Molly Brown), Hattie McDowell (Mammie in Gone with the Wind). Somehow, I think Virginia will come out on top on this contest.
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    What Songs Have Your Name in Them?

    "...Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper..." -"Puttin' on the Ritz
  21. Paisley

    Living in America: The BEST place to live and work?

    Wyoming is wonderful! If you like cold, wind and antelope. :D
  22. Paisley

    Sara Jessica Parker's Hat

    I never understood why anyone thought her looks were all that, either. As for the hat...:icon_smil And the dress, pretty as it is, doesn't suit her coloring.
  23. Paisley

    Living in America: The BEST place to live and work?

    Have you ever been to Wyoming? There isn't much traffic there for a reason. (But then, I'm a city woman.)

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