Finally the big day! Get yourself settled and ensure all children or offendables are put away (lots of people in very skimpy clothing coming up…) I jumped out of bed at 4:30, gave myself a tentative shake, and breathed a sigh of relief at being able to move everything painlessly after yesterday’s crazy dancing and [...]
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No, my friends, that title is not just me being hyperbolic–it’s the actual name of today, in carnival terms! (For those of you tired of hearing about carnival, a) I’m sorry but I just can’t contain myself! , b) it will be over next Wednesday, when regular subject matter posting will resume, and c) I’m [...]
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Last night I set about making the last big item for my carnival costume. I had been planning on whipping up a satin pouch for my sunscreen, safety pins, extra glitter, vex money (emergency cash, in Trinispeak), and lip balm, plus a few ibuprofen and a teeny bottle of eyelash glue. Some people carry mini [...]
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