My Hair Album

It's no longer in actual album form, but I still have lots of "hair" photos from the years in one place and decided it was time to start sharing them. The scanner hasn't seen the light of day in years, but I realized I can take photos of photos and post those.

According to the date stamp on the back, this one's from 1987, which means I was 20 or 21.

LOTS more where this one came from. Actually, this is one of the less embarrassing ones, and I have to say, I rather like the 'do. Bleach-blonde was fun but lots of work. But whatever you do, kids, don't ever lighten your eyebrows! Dark roots and lightened eyebrows don't mix. Luckily I don't think I have any photos of that short-lived (until they grew out normal) experiment.

Thrift score

Among my latest thrift-store finds:

I "splurged" this time, because I found two pairs of cowboy boots in my size (a rarity), and there were no color-of-the-day tag sales, so everything was "full" price. Texas brand boots (left), $19.99; and Code West boots, broken in, just the way I like them, $12.99.

I am a sucker for aprons ($1.49) and old linens (69 cents). This one is a piece of someone's handmade family quilt that I can surely find something to do with. It was too precious to pass up.
A handpainted runner for the built-in buffet ($2.49) and a Calvin Klein gray cord jacket ($5.99) so I don't have to run around in fleece all fall (a habit I picked up in Oregon).

Seriously?

So now Michael Vick apologizes for being a disgusting human being, saying, "What I did was very immature, so that means I need to grow up." I have known many immature people in my day, myself included, and to my knowledge, none of them have ever been involved in anything so revolting.

Let's just hope he is ruined professionally and financially. And it would be nice if he got lots of counseling. Abuse of animals and abuse of people often go hand in hand, so I'm betting he's been horrible to someone besides dogs. Just a guess.

On a positive note in all of this, according to Michael, now that Vick's out, former University of Oregon QB Joey Harrington takes over for the Falcons. And coached by Bobby Petrino, who had a 41-9 record in four years at the University of Louisville. He took the Cards to 12-1 last season, and they were ranked fourth in the nation in scoring (37.8 points per game) and second in total yards (484.6 yards per game).

Way better than a couch

Even more momentous than getting our couch this week was a visit by Stacy. Unfortunately, it has come and gone. She came in Sunday, like the couch, but while the sofa's still here, she breezed out of town yesterday.

We went to lots of girly shops and found Stacy some cute vintage dresses, plus a thrift-store Guayabera shirt for her husband, Andy. Went to craft night with some of my co-workers, ate lots of good food, saw Red Rocks (above) and tracked down Mork & Mindy's house in Boulder (right). Stacy was determined to find it, being a Happy Days fan and all. It still blows my mind that M&M was a spinoff of HD. I honestly don't remember that episode.

A seat of one's own

A momentous day! We finally got our new couch! First time we'd seen the couch and the fabric all together, and it looks perfect and feels even better.
BEFORE	AFTER

Teaching not-so-old dogs new tricks: Angus, left, and Esther, used to getting the run of the house (and furniture), wait attentively for "not hopping onto the first brand-new couch Angela's ever owned" treats. We'll see how long that lasts.

Thrift score

I always intend to post photos after I go thrifting but then never get around to it. After way too much time having passed since my last outing, I finally hit some shops in the past couple of weeks. Denver has lots of thrift stores, though the ones nearest us are fairly picked over, so I have to drive out a bit farther for the better ones. I usually have the best luck at Savers.

Among the recent finds, clockwise from top left:

Vintage bathing suit bag by Henry Seligman New York, complete with inner plastic liner. ($1.99)

Vintage beaded purse designed by Roger Van S, Hong Kong. ($1.99)

Hard Rock Cafe Louisville shirt, as I couldn't pass up a chance to give props to home, even though I've never been to any Hard Rock anywhere. I did have to alter the collar to make it more wearer-friendly; it had a typical T-shirt collar and was too tight. ($2.99)

I (heart) Carbs shirt. I thought I was so smart wearing it, then watched an episode of MythBusters the very same night and found one of the female assistants wearing the exact same shirt, though hers had an even better color scheme. I hate her! ($2.99)

Drinks all around

During our friend Dan's visit a few weeks ago, stops included the Kwik E Mart for Squishees and the Coors brewery in Golden for free samples. I have been less enamored with said free samples since they took away the Zima slushie machine. This time I tried a Zima pineapple. Blech. The Blue Moon Honey Moon summer ale was much better.
This sign in the window is among my favorite transformations of the 7-Eleven into the Simpsons' favorite convenience store.	And this is among my favorite signs at Coors, because I love the Bandit! "The boys are thirsty in Atlanta, and there's beer in Texarkana ..."