Category Archives: fashion sense

Cheers, then.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Al

A few weeks ago I spent an evening as an extra for the filming of Chervona’s holiday/New Year video. I met some new friends and had a great time. Two of my new friends mention me on their own blogs. … Continue reading →

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RIP Scholastica Njoku, PhD

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Al

My former colleague, who retired several years ago, died on the 16th. I haven’t found an obituary or any information about her death online, but she was probably only 70 or 71. I only saw her once since her last … Continue reading →

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Executives of the Textile Industry

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Al

The conference took place two years before I was born. Guess which person is my mother.

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One Rich Panty Thief

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Al

Sung Koo Kim has settled with the state of Oregon for $331,000.  Now he doesn’t have to steal panties — he can buy the panty factory!

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B-52s

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Al

Thank god they dropped the apostrophe. That’s been bothering me since before the first time I saw them, in 1989ish. This will be my fourth show with them. Woohoo! Bessie’s Boathouse Under the Broadway Bridge Oregon State Fair The Roseland … Continue reading →

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Mugabe Fashions

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Al

I’m hoping the opposition prevails in Zimbabwe.  Mugabe can go into exile in Vatican City or something and work on his new fashion line.  I would wear this number in a heartbeat.

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Slippery Reality with Joan Houlihan

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Al
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Crafty in PDX

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Al

My friend and former next-door-neighbor, Rose, has opened a beautiful store called Gossamer. When her boys were growing up, I thought it was pretty cool that they knew how to knit, and learned that’s a given if you attend a … Continue reading →

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New Glasses

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Al

New Glasses Originally uploaded by bluehole. Another reason to love Mexico besides the Cipro, is the relative inexpense of spectacles. I got these Italian jobs for less than $90.

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Open Letter to Luomo

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Al

I am too old and cranky to stay up for your shows.  I made it through the first opener, barely tolerable, and about a half a “song” by the second dj, who was inexcusable.  Please start at 10 or 10:30 … Continue reading →

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