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Monday, November 29, 2010

old and young peer pressure ...

Hi Everyone,

It seems when I hear of peer pressure it is in reference to teens and or young kids.  However, I find that even as an adult I am swayed by peer pressure.   I can see my Mom telling me to stand up and do what I want (she was like that).   "What were you doing? Sitting there with your finger in your ear?" Mom would say.

The problem is even though I am older, and I like to think a little more savvy, so are my peers.  They are not even being mean, these folks are my friends.  They want me to be happy no matter how much I don't like it.

Good news:  no new crapy tattoo like the last time this peer pressure thing happened (I was in my twenties then).   Don't get me wrong. I love me a nice tattoo.  I don't have a nice tattoo.  My tattoo is a La drunk guy and flash.  Sad thing is my friend that I went to the tattoo place with was peer pressured my me.   Yes, that is the insidious thing about this very problem.  You can do it to others without knowing or even trying to.

What did I do?  I got my hair dyed brown.  Not a big deal.  I know.  However, I liked the color my hair was before: a pretty soft darkish blondish brownish.   I spent 100 bucks (I can ill afford to spend) to change one of the aspects of my appearance that I LIKE.  Man.  and darn.  And I want my 100 bucks back.   And I would like a spine, ninny that I am.

11/29/10
The color has mellowed and it looks good up close as well as from a distance.
Peace out,
Mary

PS: Just a little note to the men folk out there.  When a woman (any woman - friend, lover, wife, sister, Mom, stranger on the street) asks you what you think of the new hair cut and color.  Do not say that it "looks good from a distance."   Yes boys and girls he said "looks good from a distance."   Close friend or not I like you a little less now (not really but - ouch).  The worse part is that the hair dresser said the very same thing.   "No! he didn't" (you would say if you were here).  Oh yes, yes the hair dresser did.
m

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Ear flap caps

Hi All,
I am in the workshop working on warm caps that cover the ears!  Yup and Yep.  It is getting cold and don't I know it.  I hope to have photos for you tomorrow.
Sew Buttons,
Mary

Miss Joie in a proto-winter cap.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

San Francisco Bike Expo Fashion Show!!!!!!

San Francisco Bike Expo Fashion Show!!!!!!

San Francisco Bike Expo Fashion Show!!!!!!
Three alloneword Caps...
More to come.
Peace out,
Mary

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

super fast day...

Hi Ya,
I just can't get it.  It is time to go to sleep.  What happened to my day?  I worked hard, completed task, went to appointment, ate dinner... then poof... the day was gone.
See you tomorrow.
Mary
PS Everything has been kinda fast once I got home from Philadelphia.   Even when I was flat out with a hurt back... quick  ... gone.  Is it the holidays?  Already?
m
Special Order Cap for Shenita Strecher of the Liberty Belles

Friday, November 12, 2010

last names...

Hi Everyone,
I was watching  Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie today.   Suddenly, I remembered that when I was newly divorced I would look at movie credits for a new last name (as I no longer wanted my ex's last name and no longer felt like a maiden).  You know try on a few new names to hear how it sounds.   Sometimes, I would try out famous author names, or the parents of authors I like.  My favorite is Mary Shelley's mothers last name: Wollstonecraft.
Peace Out,
Mary
PS I'm looking for a home for my friends cat named Toby.  He is healthy and 16 years old.  See, my friend had a baby boy who is allergic to cats.  (drat)  If you are interested in having the coolest cat in town live with you leave a comment on this blog.  I'll get back to you directly.
m

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tough as Nails -- alleycat race with Prizes (one of my caps...)

Hi Everyone,
Cool event for those Alleycat riders.  Looks like fun and it is for a wonderful cause SFMBA (broken bones fund).   Lots of nifty prizes too.  Maybe I will see you there.  :)

One of my Lupe caps is a prize.  :)
More to come.  
Yours,
Mary

Sunday, November 7, 2010

alloneword booth in Philadelphia Bike Expo and in San Francisco Bike Expo

Hi Everyone,
Here are my booths in Phila and San Francisco:
Philadelphia Booth
San Francisco Booth
Both Expos were wonderful and I meet so very many great folks.  I can't wait for next year -- in Phila and SF.  

In the first booth they supplied the white curtains and metal poles.  I thought that was normal and would always be curtains at all expos.   But, no they are not.  This is why it is good to read the entire rental agreement.  The poles and curtains are an "extra".  My plan of hanging my caps al a Phila would not work.  After a few minutes I got an another table, and put them on end, covered them up with fabric.  Then the booth was looking good.  It looked like I knew what I was doing.  Nice.

A few folks remembered my caps from the Handmade Ho-down from last year, and the Dia Di Los Muertos from last month.   So very happy.

Peace out,
Mary

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Home again Home again.... S F Bike Show here I come...



I can see my house!

Hi Everyone,
I'm home safe and sound.  The trip was great and here is a little photo log of my travels.

I'm glad that I am home.  And looking forward to the San Francisco Bike expo this weekend (alloneword booth #189)
See you soon,
Mary
Inside Independence Hall Looking at the entry doors (note the big old lock)
The Key to the entry doors  of Independence Hall (yup, I'm holding it!)





























The Armory (Where the Phila Bike Expo was held)