Friday, March 05, 2004
Vintage tips
From 1003 Household Hints and Worksavers, the 1963 edition. [Apparently this pamphlet was a freebie you could get at your local bank; it probably had a different cover, depending on the bank. Mine has pictures of the various branches of The Western Savings Bank of Buffalo. I don't think this bank still exists, but at least one of the buildings looks familiar; I'll have to drive around this weekend and see if I can spot them.]
From 1003 Household Hints and Worksavers, the 1963 edition. [Apparently this pamphlet was a freebie you could get at your local bank; it probably had a different cover, depending on the bank. Mine has pictures of the various branches of The Western Savings Bank of Buffalo. I don't think this bank still exists, but at least one of the buildings looks familiar; I'll have to drive around this weekend and see if I can spot them.]
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Rhinestone pins and buckles turn "brand new" when soaked in gasoline for about 15 minutes, then rubbed with a flannel cloth. [I wouldn't try this on your rhinestone-studded cigarette holder.]
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Another way to give your veils the nice smooth firmness and body you want is to place a piece of waxed paper over them when ironing. Even rain-soaked veils will regain their look of newness with this treatment. [This really works. I once used it on the tulle skirt of a formal that had been mailed in a box and it sprang right back to life.]
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Plastic hangers are very ornamental and available in a variety of colors to match closet accessories. Designed functionally, with rounded corners, they are easy on your clothes. So easy to keep clean--just wipe with damp cloth. [Who cleans their hangers?]
Oh, to be this young
...and be able to write this well.
...and be able to write this well.
Thursday, March 04, 2004
My Role Model
Would Shakespeare Get Into Swarthmore?, an analysis of how well certain classic authors would do on the new SAT essays.
Would Shakespeare Get Into Swarthmore?, an analysis of how well certain classic authors would do on the new SAT essays.
Loos3 weight and look young. Increase your energy for sex. Refinance your Saint Louis Home and get cash out. Pay Your Bills With Government Money.
...Or at least read some wonderful Spam Poetry.
...Or at least read some wonderful Spam Poetry.
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Frozen drain pipes, again
People still seem to be looking for the frozen drain pipe item for whatever reason, and Google is still pointing them to the main page instead of the archives. The entire frozen drain pipe saga, complete with links to sites that might actually help you thaw your drain pipe, is here.
People still seem to be looking for the frozen drain pipe item for whatever reason, and Google is still pointing them to the main page instead of the archives. The entire frozen drain pipe saga, complete with links to sites that might actually help you thaw your drain pipe, is here.
Tie one on
I'm watching Gilmore Girls, and Rory has found instructions for tying a bow tie on the Internet. I decided to test the authenticity of the script writers (...although how could I possibly question the people who have given us such gems as "Christian rock, there's an oxymoron for you" while Sam Phillips is doing that sly little la-la-la thing in the background?). I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams with this:
Heart&Sew: How to tie a Bow Tie
Seriously, you've got to see this. The instructions are printed backwards, so you can print them out, stick them in your shirt pocket, and read them in the mirror as you tie your bow tie.
Ah, the power of the Internet.
I'm watching Gilmore Girls, and Rory has found instructions for tying a bow tie on the Internet. I decided to test the authenticity of the script writers (...although how could I possibly question the people who have given us such gems as "Christian rock, there's an oxymoron for you" while Sam Phillips is doing that sly little la-la-la thing in the background?). I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams with this:
Heart&Sew: How to tie a Bow Tie
Seriously, you've got to see this. The instructions are printed backwards, so you can print them out, stick them in your shirt pocket, and read them in the mirror as you tie your bow tie.
Ah, the power of the Internet.
Monday, March 01, 2004
Save a sign
Okay, first of all, TV people can't write. Believe me, I spent a year ripping apart stuff like this and putting it back together so that it read vaguely like it was written in English.
Yes, the writing is awful; it was never written to be seen on a page. But read it anyway. Find out about the sign that might disappear from Route 66. Give them some money. Every dollar helps keep another piece of Americana from slipping away.
Okay, first of all, TV people can't write. Believe me, I spent a year ripping apart stuff like this and putting it back together so that it read vaguely like it was written in English.
Yes, the writing is awful; it was never written to be seen on a page. But read it anyway. Find out about the sign that might disappear from Route 66. Give them some money. Every dollar helps keep another piece of Americana from slipping away.
It's all a matter of perspective
The Raven's 'Poe'
The Raven's 'Poe'
Sunday, February 29, 2004
What's up with Google?
I've noticed from my referrer logs that people's searches are not necessarily taking them to the pages on this site where the information they're looking for can be found. Looks to me like Google indexed this page a couple of weeks ago, and things that were on the main page then, but are now in the archives, are still showing up as main-page items. So if you come here from a search and you don't find what you're looking for, try looking back a week or two in the archives.
I've noticed from my referrer logs that people's searches are not necessarily taking them to the pages on this site where the information they're looking for can be found. Looks to me like Google indexed this page a couple of weeks ago, and things that were on the main page then, but are now in the archives, are still showing up as main-page items. So if you come here from a search and you don't find what you're looking for, try looking back a week or two in the archives.