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  1. PrettySquareGal

    The Lawrence Welk Show

    If I had the space and means, I'd decorate a room like a set on LW. I love watching it Saturday nights on PBS. I know it's campy but gosh I can't help but smile! I love when the camera shows the older audience couples dancing, looking happy as can be. The "Wunnerful Women" have a wholesome...
  2. PrettySquareGal

    The Ne'er-do-well

    Were there any famous and stylish ne'er-do-wells during the golden era?
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    PayPal Tells Buyer To Destroy Purchased Violin Instead Of Return For Refund

    From Regretsy.com "mailbag": ...I sold an old French violin to a buyer in Canada, and the buyer disputed the label. This is not uncommon. In the violin market, labels often mean little and there is often disagreement over them. Some of the most expensive violins in the world have disputed...
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    Sears to close more stores as holiday sales slump

    They need to stop blaming the economy. A search of dozens of threads in the FL show just how much of their quality & service has declined over the years! Many of us have looked through old catalogs and recall the way they used to be so that we have a good comparison for how much they have...
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    The Holiday Party: Rude or Inept Guests?

    Every year for the past five years I have had a vintage Christmas party. Besides the fact that most of my house is vintage, I put out my finest vintage holiday plates, drinking glasses, tea set, napkins, etc. I used to serve an assortment of delicious Italian holiday cookies, flaky pastries and...
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    Prescriptions for psychiatric problems on the rise

    Prescriptions for psychiatric problems in all adults have risen 22% since 2001; Usage has quadrupled among men aged between 20 and 64 over the last decade; More than one in four American women took at least one drug for conditions like anxiety and depression last year, according to an analysis...
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    Is cable TV worth keeping?

    Once again Time Warner is raising their fees. I love TCM and some of the other cable channels, but I am wondering if it's worth what I'm paying. What about you? Have you given up cable TV or are you considering it? How did you fill in the gaps- watch shows online? Netflix etc? By the way, I...
  9. PrettySquareGal

    Buying Ancient Jewelry

    I love the look of ancient Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, etc jewelry I see on ebay, but I don't know how to determine if they are real. Also, how would the seller really know if they are paying people to dig them up? I'd love some feedback if you have experience in this arena!
  10. PrettySquareGal

    Not trying to be cute, but...

    All of my life, the compliment I hear most, even recently on numerous occasions, is that I am "cute." I rarely if ever hear anything else. For example, my supervisor at my volunteer job said: "Oh, PSG, you are just as cute as a button!" At a wedding in NYC I was talking to a professor about art...
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    Article: "Should A Kindergartner Really Be Listening To Nicki Minaj?"

    Last week a video of little Sophia Grace Brownlee rapping to Nicki Minaj’s Super Bass went viral. While the blogosphere praised her amazing vocals on the chorus, no one seemed to question why a child was listening to a Nicki Minaj tune in the first place. Nicki is known for her raunchy...
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    I cheated! And with a co-worker whom I like BETTER! What to do?!

    I have been with my current hair stylist for a few years. I was happy with her for a while but the last few cuts I haven't loved. I thought about finding a new one, but the last time I went through that kind of transition I ended up with someone who gave me a mullet. :eeek: So I'm not very...
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    Semi-Formal Wedding in NYC- What?

    I was at a wedding in New York City this past weekend that was semi-formal. The majority of women were not wearing nylons and many wore open toe shoes and sandals (not peep toe). Is this the new semi-formal wedding attire?
  15. PrettySquareGal

    The Good News Thread

    Lots of bad news out there. Gloom and doom. What's good with you today? Did you find something great this past weekend? Make a new friend? Find a wrinkle cream that really works? :o
  16. PrettySquareGal

    Poise

    How do you define it and would you say you've got it? To me it means maintaining my composure despite awkward/uncomfortable/unexpected circumstances. It's an ongoing effort...
  17. PrettySquareGal

    Vindication for the lady in an apron hand-washing dishes

    Dishwashers harbour 'killer bugs' For many householders, it is most sparkling area of the kitchen. But the inside of people's dishwashers could be harbouring potentially lethal bugs, according to scientists...
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    Are you modest on the beach or will you wear a bikini?

    Will you wear a bikini to the beach or poolside this year? (Or to mow your lawn? I had a neighbor that used to do that!) Or do you prefer a more modest and vintage approach to swimsuits? Do you think that women over a certain age should start to cover up more and if so, what age is that? For...
  20. PrettySquareGal

    Are you a fickle lover like me?

    I mean seriously, I've lost sleep and cried over the objects of my affection! The ones that got away, or were out of my league and budget. Then, suddenly, the magic is gone. Just like that. I want OUT! So I kick them to the curb on ebay. Have you ever collected something vintage passionately...
  21. PrettySquareGal

    Creating your living time capsule

    I'm always working on kicking 2011 out of my house as much as I am able without sacrificing my sanity, health, budget or common sense. I find that the more I can create my own space based on mid-century ideals (even inching into the mid 70's is OK with me) and furnishings that my peace of mind...
  22. PrettySquareGal

    Pretty Feet!

    I have a package of vintage "Johnson's Foot Soap" which is still on the market today. Since it's foot salts it seemed like it couldn't go bad, just maybe less effective. I tried it, and it's actually a SOAK and not a soap, and wow! My feet are so soft! I highly recommend trying it. Do you have...
  23. PrettySquareGal

    Gorgeous loafing, gorgeous cursing, virile flannel shirts

    "He grunted; he dragged his thick legs, in faded baby-blue pajamas, from under the khaki blanket; he sat on the edge of the cot, running his fingers through his wild hair, while his plump feet mechanically felt for his slippers. He looked regretfully at the blanket—forever a suggestion to him of...

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