I’ll get to the Friday Five in a moment, but first I wanted to share with you my new baby.

Ain’t she pretty? I found her through Craigslist. I wanted a new sewing machine (my first one, a yard sale purchase, worked for a long time but was at end-of-life) but because I don’t have table space for a truly portable one, I wanted one that came with its own stand. This one works AND only cost me $45!

I haven’t sewn in years, and I’m excited at the thought of being able to make my own clothing again. All I need now is some fabric, needles, and a cheapo pattern.

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And now, the Friday Five: Before Your Time

1. Of television programs that aired before you were born, what’s your favorite?
The Mickey Mouse Club, naturally! I like the hokey skits, the earnestness of the cast, and the sneak peeks at Disney stuff.

2. What person of historical significance was from your neighborhood or city?
Um. Ali Larter from Heroes is from Cherry Hill, where I grew up. I didn’t know her. Michael Landon is from Collingswood, where I am now. I think that’s about it, and they’re not even historical. Across the river though, in Philly? Lots of history there.

3. What’s a story that’s often been told about someone in your family in the years before you came along?
I love my family…but every story I heard through the years consisted of someone doing something stupid.

4. Which of previous generations’ dumb mistakes (in deed or thought) baffles you the most?
The “Greatest Generation”/”Baby Boomers” decision to move to a whole language philosophy of teaching and abandon rote memorization. I’m glad I learned to read and write while we were still marked down for spelling and grammatical errors.

5. What aspect of life in the good old days would you love to see a return to?
Dressing better! I’d love to be able to wear dresses, hats and gloves every day without looking overly eccentric. I’d love for people to dress up on airplanes and while shopping again.

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I took off from work today because of the Camden County 4-H fair. I’d never been, and we were going to go. Unfortunately, it starts at 6pm, so the day off wasn’t necessary. So…I have no idea what to do. I’m toying of taking WM to Seaside Heights for the day, but time’s ticking and I haven’t moved yet.

Enjoy your day, and as always, thanks for stopping by!

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