Category Archives: clothing and style

flashing lights before my eyes

Posted on November 5, 2010 by dichroic

Gah. Visual migraine again for the second time this week, or rather what the company doctor called “migraine pro-droma”. I went to see him because he’s there and because the visual obscuration on Monday was about the worse I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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life, death, and vanity

Posted on September 15, 2010 by dichroic

It seems impossible that it’s been nearly a year since my uncle died. I hadn’t thought about it – that is I think about him every day, just hadn’t thought about the timing. I’m OK on birthdays, but I always … Continue reading →

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I Shall Wear Midnight!!!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by dichroic

There are sometimes advantages to being in Europe. I just bought Terry Pratchett’s latest Tiffany Aching book, I Shall Wear Midnight – which won’t be released in the US until September 29. Ahem. neener (You could of course counter with … Continue reading →

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more fun with clothing (aka dressing in costumes isn’t necessarily bad, if you’re stealthy about it)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by dichroic

What I like about layering clothing is the increased potential for stealth superhero outifts. Mostly that’s about the leggings, as well as the increased potential that the lowest layer of my top (not including bra) is a knit material that … Continue reading →

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editing != oversimplifying

Posted on August 29, 2010 by dichroic

I. Silliness, but Ted says I should blog this. I have wrinkles on my neck now – more like two separate rings, an inch or so apart. I’m not sure if they make me look younger or old. By human … Continue reading →

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layers

Posted on August 26, 2010 by dichroic

I think I finally have this layering thing more or less down. Because it’s been cool either inside my office or outside, most of my recent outfits have involved a minimum of three pieces (not including shoes, socks, or underwear). … Continue reading →

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my lower half and the root vegetables

Posted on August 20, 2010 by dichroic

A couple of weeks ago, M’ris wrote about the new fad for carrot pants, and how they were not flattering to any known adult female. I’m afraid we now have the answer to who would be gullible enough to buy … Continue reading →

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