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  1. Paisley

    Let's Talk About The Fedora Lounge

    It seems to me that it's mostly non-vintage-related threads where the bartenders have to step in. Something like where your tax dollars go is more likely to generate controversy and attract pot-stirrers than, say, your favorite female jazz singers.
  2. Paisley

    Let's Talk About The Fedora Lounge

    Agreed--looking down the list of topics on the observation bar, it looks like everything from soup to nuts. There is a LOT of non-relevant stuff to moderate. Perhaps it also costs something to store all of this data on a server. Even though I'm more of an admirer than consumer or participant...
  3. Paisley

    Help!

    Nobody asked me, but I'll make another suggestion anyway. For a wedding dance, don't do moves that aren't ready for prime time. Everyone is watching, someone is probably taping. If you're a beginner dancer, do a few simple moves well. Remember all those "funniest home videos" where the bridal...
  4. Paisley

    Help!

    A few more suggestions (though not necessarily for the first song): "Lullaby of Birdland" by Sarah Vaughan "A Wink and a Smile" by Harry Connick Jr (I think) "Dancing Cheek to Cheek" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong "Sway" (standard)
  5. Paisley

    Help!

    The songs listed here are wonderful. "The Nearness of You" is one of my favorites. But, having danced for almost six years, I think many songs suggested are too slow to dance to. "Beyond the Sea" has a good tempo; so does "You're the Boss," "Alright, OK, You Win" and "The Best is Yet to Come."...
  7. Paisley

    Help!

    "Solid as a Rock" sung by Ella Fitzgerald. A very dance-able song whose lyrics include the line, "May I suggest a license and a ring?"
  8. Paisley

    Comfort instead of bidding?

    I now get rid of something comparable for everything I buy. If I were to buy a sweater, I'd get rid of another one. If I do decide I need something, I see if I can find something I like better at Goodwill. I usually don't get around to going, which shows just how much I needed whatever it...
  9. Paisley

    Cold/Cough Remedies?

    I wore sandals today due to bursitis. Surprisingly, my feet weren't that cold. Must be the thick sole.
  10. Paisley

    The Pace of Life in the Golden Era...vs. today

    I think much of the fast pace is self-inflicted. I think a lot of it has to do with choosing to live in a house that's too big and too far from work, working hard to buy a lot of stuff you don't need, and enrolling the kids in a lot of time-consuming activities that require money, commutes and...
  11. Paisley

    Pregnancy when your "older"..

    I re-read my post and it sounded more negative than I intended. I guess I was miffed for you about your friend's remarks. Being 39 years old myself, and having parents who were about that age when I was born, I agree with what others have said about having less energy than when you're young...
  13. Paisley

    Flowers in the hair

    Jaw clips. That's about the only thing that will stay in my hair.
  14. Paisley

    The Pace of Life in the Golden Era...vs. today

    Here's a thread on public transportation.
  15. Paisley

    Cold/Cough Remedies?

    The only cough syrup that works for me (that I've tried) is Umcka Cold Care. The active ingredient is pelargonium. People were probably using it in the Golden Era--just not in the U.S. I also take Mucinex when I feel a cold coming on, and it gets rid of the cold in a day.
  16. Paisley

    The Pace of Life in the Golden Era...vs. today

    One thing I just don't get is the popularity of working downtown and commuting from way out in the suburbs. Some people say they do it for their kids. Isn't another two hours per day spent with your kids good for them? I grew up in the suburbs and was bored to death out there--there was nothing...
  17. Paisley

    The Pace of Life in the Golden Era...vs. today

    I take the bus to work. Anytime I feel like running an errand, I think, "Do I really want to go to the garage, open the door, pull out, close the door, freeze/bake while the climate control adjusts, then put the car back?" In most cases, I decide it can wait until a regular errand day. Laziness...
  19. Paisley

    Pregnancy when your "older"..

    I understand that older women are more at risk ("older" being over 40). Your mother should see a good OB-GYN on a regular basis throughout her pregnancy to help everything go as smoothly as possible. I assume she knows she should do this, though. As for what to do that isn't obvious, all I...
  20. Paisley

    The Pace of Life in the Golden Era...vs. today

    It's in France! If you think the 1940s would have been a great time to live in, watch a program called The 1940s House the next time it's on PBS. Lots of housecleaning, bomb shelter building, broken-stove fixing, meal-making out of little food, etc. The family who participated in the program...
  21. Paisley

    I'm going clothes shopping, what do you suggest?

    What's nice about wearing a blazer to go out is if you find you're a little overdressed, you can take it off. But if you go out without one and find you're underdressed, you're stuck. However, since you don't have many occasions to wear one, and you're losing weight, I wouldn't rush out to...
  22. Paisley

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

    As I understand it, formal is for evening. But if formal here just means "don't wear jeans," I'd go with a knee-length daytime dress. I don't know if the wedding is going to be in a church, but keep in mind that some churches have a dress code of no naked shoulders or cleavage showing. IMHO...
  23. Paisley

    I'm going clothes shopping, what do you suggest?

    I like the pants and blazer. The jacket--if it suits you and you like it, that's what's important. But I won't say I love it. With the tan pants, it looks a bit like a uniform. The jackets Tomasso posted look great, if those are up your alley. I find that a cotton trench coat is just right for...

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