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hair style exhibit sfo 2021

week 23 recap + a fun Exhibit

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a day of airports, planes and automobiles I had to fly to LA last Monday to renew my passport. My day started at 3 a.m. and I didn’t get home until about 10 p.m. It was a very long day, to say the least, full of stress and delays as well as many hours at the San Francisco airport where I got to see the Hair Style exhibit. Did you know people didn’t feel the need to buy shampoo or other hair products until the early 20th century? I loved all the hairdryers and the hairdo sculptures. You can read more about the exhibit and see more photos online at the SFO Museum website. I think I’d love the job of putting together these types of exhibits. I should look into it. Related to this, if you haven’t watched the Netflix series Self Made, you should. It’s good! As always, my favorite part of any flight is when the plane takes off, so I always ask for a window seat. I can’t help filming. So if you’re into that. crossing …

dusting off the sewing machine to make masks

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With the new order to wear face covers due to the coronavirus, I was motivated to try making my own. I found a pretty photo that led me to a very easy DIY pattern and I gave it a go — by hand, that is. I don’t know what it is about the sewing machine. Just the thought of threading it exhausts me. So, I figured sewing with thread and needle would be easier – and it was. It took me about two days to finish my first mask, with a little work here and there and it turned out all right. But then, I wanted to make a few more for everyone in the house, and I knew that if I kept sewing them by hand I would soon be sick of the project and my hands would be very achy. I couldn’t remember how long it had been since I had plugged in my sewing machine. I’ve had this machine since before Sarah was born, so I guess it’s at least 16 years …