Costume content: It was in New Orleans that I first saw a lady in a
lovely hoop-skirted gown (I think she was a tourguide). Also it was in
Jackson Square that I first saw a hippie in person. :-)
I have to laugh. A real Hippie, in person - like wow, man. But then, I
grew up in Califor
Naturally I feel compassion for the hurricane victims. In San
Francisco, we've been waiting for the next Big One (earthquake) for
years. This is the Gulf Coast's Big One.
Having said that, the whole discussion is off topic here. This is,
after all, a costuming list. I vote that everyone wh
Hi Penny and Susan,
While Bjarne's comments were awkward, I read it as his
expressing surprise, learning about the diversity of people in
America. The comments about Bush were not necessary, although there
has been criticism with the slowness of the response. I think it
always will sti
This is probably the only time I have ever written ANY message like this
online. But that message hits me close to home and I have to respond.
Please forgive me for taking my white gloves off, and speaking my mind. But
this must be said.
A message for Susan an h-costumer lurker who lives the