{"id":10431,"date":"2019-04-22T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeiswhathappens.ca\/?p=10431"},"modified":"2026-01-15T20:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:50:19","slug":"file-it-for-the-record-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeiswhathappens.ca\/?p=10431","title":{"rendered":"File it – for the record…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Our writing word for today is “file.” Another word with many meanings. Today, I’m going to use “file” in the sense of recording information for preservation!!<\/p>\n

Wow! big words for small deeds. What I really mean is that this blog, for me, is a way of recording or filing, what I do and have done from time to time – or on a grander scale, in a lifetime. OK, I’ve only been recording “stuff” since 2006 and I was born way before that. But given that I often refer to events in the past, I feel that if I keep at it, I might just be able to cover a lifetime of “adventures” in let’s say 20 years, if I am spared.<\/p>\n

I use the word adventures, even though what I do and have done might not be on the scale of African Safaris, they are\/were still moving me beyond my particular comfort level – everything is relative!<\/p>\n

So, now, for the file, come with me on my next trip. Actually it’s another sewing adventure – Do not despair! I promise you surprises!!<\/p>\n

I said in my last post that I had gone to a thrift shop to buy scarves to sew my next piece of “slow clothing.” I was moaning about the extortionate price of $5.50 per scarf. Well, slap my wrists. Here is what I got:<\/p>\n

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– two 100% wool scarves, one a Liz Claiborne and the other a Perry Ellis. Both amounted to 2.5 yards of gorgeously coloured fabric.<\/p>\n

– one 100% cashmere stole in deep turquoise with a fringe – over 2 yards in length.<\/p>\n

– one tie-dyed wrap in cotton accented with machine embroidery and sequins – at least 2.5 yds long.<\/p>\n

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\n– one 3-yard length of 100% silk in coral, which I will use for lining and maybe a short top.<\/p>\n

– finally a 100% silk scarf with a large hole cut into it to make a shoulder cover. This fabric also bleeds magenta dye miserably – maybe the one downer, but it was free, because it didn’t have a price on it and the staff couldn’t be bothered finding someone to price it, so they gave it to me.<\/p>\n

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All in all, I can’t complain about the $27.50 it cost for a wardrobe that might amount to several skirts, tops and a poncho, once I make them!!<\/p>\n

Have a productive day!<\/p>\n

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