Confessions of a Carton and Remnant Hoarder
A writer describes her lifelong habit of saving cartons, remnants, and odds and ends despite space limits. She cites family habits, psychological theories, and daily rituals, noting a neighbor’s freer discard habits. The piece ends with finding a spice rack she plans to install.
Anne of the Thousand Hats Reigns Over London Millinery
Anne, the famed Princess known as Anne of the Thousand Hats, has transformed London millinery with a burst of varied headgear. Her bold styles, from a pink turban with a flowing scarf to leather-trimmed Stetson copies, set trends as rivals and peers copy her looks.
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Lubbock's Miss Tell-A-Tale Starts 8 Week Dial A Story
A pilot in Lubbock Texas refined library bedtime tales with Miss Tell-A-Tale, a dial a story service that drew 1,400 calls over eight weeks. Narrators operated from a dedicated phone line after initial overload on the city switchboard. The program engaged 4 to 7 year olds, plus older children, with volunteers aiding reading sessions and encouraging visits to the library for further reading.
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Stephanie Fikes
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Fathers Day and Parentalia Echo through History
Ancient Rome honored parents during the Parentalia feast from February 13 to 22 for departed fathers and mothers. This year Father’s Day falls on June 21, aligning with summer’s start, a coincidence last seen in 1964.
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Sally Hopkins
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Yachting Blanket Made From Dacron Polyester
A washable polyester blanket designed for boats and beaches. It is tightly woven from 100 percent Dacron polyester and resists sun, sand, and water. Bank size packaging includes a zipped carrying case for storage or use as a cushion.
Long fall fabrics lure home sewers to fall styles
New fabrics lure sewers to fall longuette lengths with long coats and jackets. Donna Miller cites Mira cle fibers and polyesters as wash and wrinkle resistant. Tips cover fabric choice patterns threading and machine adjustments for knits and jerseys.
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