And you're welcome. No need to invoke the deity.

I think I'll just wear a black tee with gold spider webs over black leggings.

All Hallows Day (Nov. 1) as I begin my druid practice.

I just realized, though, that I still haven't found the necessary cauldrons. I'm getting short on time...

Well, all right, your elaborating as the Queen is more like it, although the phrase not "wear a thong" takes us back to the beginning!1


But on the mundane level, I long ago was unable to fit into my Navy/sailor uniform, but have assembled a facsimile -- that is, NOT a copy of an official military/government uniform, but rather a tribute to a uniform. Nowhere on it does it say "U.S. NAVY" but rather says "UTUSN" therefore I am not lawbreaking of pretending to a real uniform. But very reminiscent. With white jeans and white ballcap with a veteran's patch. It's an odd puzzle-within-a-puzzle: Wearing something from my real life at a costume event, but I've found that when I've worn it on actual veterans holidays I attract unwanted attention. The patches on it are of my two ships and one land duty station. When I said I don't like the Thank-you-for-your-service thing, somebody replied, "Well, when you wear something like THAT you're ASKING (for the attention)!1"

ON EDIT: Well, it *does* say "U.S.NAVY" but as a biker back patch, not as a military strip on the front.

There's nothing like a man in uniform to make ladies' hearts go pitter patter. My queen costume evolved from a dumpy dress someone gave me that is satin and embroidered with fake pearls. It looks expensive but is so frumpy it would make Raquel Welch look like a sack of potatoes. I acquired a rhinestone tiara from a garage sale and had some long gloves that belonged to my mother. all I need is something in white satin that resembles combat boots. Maybe basketball high tops will do the job. In the meantime, my gym sneakers will have to do.

Have a happy Halloween and here's a toast.

Going to have snow here in Chicagoland, not the usual rain

It's an impression I've been working on for a few years now.

And are we talking about thongs that slip on your feet or go up your butt?

She claims to have worn one to the brawl. Without pictures or video, one can only speculate.

The best kind of clothes for a protest pose
Is this ensemble of pantyhose
Pulled over the shorts, worn under the skirt
That doubles as a cape.

To reveal you in capri pants
You fashion out of ski pants,
In a jersey knit designed to fit
The contour of your shape.
Then cinch it with a cord from the drape.

Da da da da dum...

You fight City Hall with a Persian shawl
That used to hang on the bedroom wall,
Pinned under the chin, adorned with a pin,
And pulled into a twist.

The best kind of shoes to express bold views
Are strapless mules in assertive hues
Like fuchsia or peach, except on the beach,
In which case you wear flats...

Da da da da dum...



TYY

we, in CA, will finally get some rain this evening. I guess that's going to discourage the trick or treaters somewhat.

--MADem's Neighbors

Although I'm sure at the show I'm going to (Queens Of The Stone Age), I'm sure there will be some very interesting people at this show.