My mom’s husband(my Dad) won a trip to Spain selling insurance. He had to be one of the top sellers in his company during that fiscal year to win a trip. He ended up being one of the top sellers in his company and winning a trip to Malaga, Spain. On a day trip they crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and went into North Africa into Tangier, Morocco. They went with a tour guide to the Casbah and my mom(an extremely independent women) said she stuck to the tour guide tightly because everywhere she went she felt spying and curious eyes. The dress was then purchased at the Tangier Casbah from a street vendor.
Moroccan Dress
Moroccan Dress (cached image)
Wifey says that all the Stuff hidden in the Garages, under the Bed & the Day-Bed, & all the extra cars & *Stuff* has got to start Going. (She promised me a Smart Car if I do, which with the price of Gasoline right now & Coupled with my age doesn’t appear to be too unattractive to me at this point.
Black Khakis
Black Khakis (cached image)
They come from a woman who had a shoe addiction and collected hundreds of pair of shoes, She was paying a couple hundred a month to store all these shoes and finally had to give them up.
Chinese Look Wanted
Chinese Look Wanted (cached image)
This delightful 1870-1880 coiled bustle pad was originally worn by Dorthea Smith. Her name is printed on the inside waistband.
Coiled Bustle Pad
Coiled Bustle Pad (cached image)
I bought it on impulse in the Cleveland airport recently while coming home from a weekend trip. I was a little tired and trail mix just wasn’t enough, what can I say?
Cleveland Tank Top
Cleveland Tank Top (cached image)
There’s an interesting story behind these but I will only say at this time that they were owned by a celebrity and worn by this celebrity till they were given to the other celebrity person who gave them to my uncle. My uncle is this celebrity “person’s” financial consultant. If that confuses you then just go away.
Celebrity Cowboy Boots
Celebrity Cowboy Boots (cached image)
I wanted these shoes so badly that I said they fit fine when, in fact, they were too small! Hence, I never wore them much to actually shoot hoops because my toes would get bruised.
Air Jordan’s ‘85
Air Jordan’s (cached image)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
My Mom and I picked out this dress for an upcoming Winter Formal and then my boyfriend dumped me. Don’t cry the story isn’t over. I ended up dating his best friend instead and we have been married for over 15 years and have a house FULL of kids.
Gunne Sax Dress
Gunne Saxe Dress (cached image)
This wool/poly blend sweater was a farewell gift to me from me from the wife of my long-time boss and good friend, both Tibetan immigrants living here in the US. It did a wonderful job of keeping me warm during my contract working for the USAP in Antarctica at McMurdo Station, but now I am selling most all of my possessions to move from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ and attend motorcycle mechanic trade school.
Hand Knit “Free Tibet” Sweater
Hand Knit “Free Tibet” Sweater (cached image)
