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@betweenbars & @shiverness- yes, I meant organize them by the actual size of the clothing, not the numeric size. The numeric sizes (as well as the S/M/L designation) of the clothes that fit me vary wildly. Mr. Gaiman might not have this problem because I think men's sizes tend to be a bit more true- but it's still an imperfect system!

A caftan is always the answer!!!

Thanks for clarifying, Kelly! I was able to attend this particular event because Kelly had contacted my friend/boss about us hosting an evening at CPS in the near future. So though neither of us had met out hosts, there was a connection. It was so fun to hear how all of the guests were connected to the hosts & each other. Some had been attending for years, while others had heard their friends talk about CPS for years and finally had a chance to attend. Thanks again!

Thanks for the well-wishes! I have spent some serious time in rural Illinois (where I'm headed) antique malls, and they are AMAZING, with crazy-low prices. On visits I've hit two small-town/country thrift stores, and while I did score the fixings for a 6-year old's Frankenstein costume and a $1 80's bikini for myself, there wasn't anything actually wearable. But there's a college town 45 minutes away and I'm super-excited to check out the Goodwill!

Here's what work-wife means to me: a coworker (of either gender, mine have just all been women) who gets you, completes you, finishes your thoughts and sentences, someone who knows your strengths and weaknesses and triggers and quirks. Someone who, when you work together, allows the two of you to be as efficient & effective as 3 or more people. Someone who makes going to work as exciting and inviting as going home, and makes the work that you do feel even more important and satisfying than it already is. I have been lucky enough to have had a few wonderful work-wives over the years (Emily & Mary, Cheri, Crystal, Leah..), and I hope I've been a decent work-wife in return.

For real?! I think I've only heard it said, like, twice- Aziz Ansari said it on Parks & Recreation the other night...and I can't think of the other time. Ah, well.

@missdashwood- right nearby! My partner is a great admirer of Nachusa! I can't wait to see it.

Nope, I'm headed to 2,000 acres of honest-to-goodness original & restored prairie land...surrounded by infinite cornfields, of course. But more on that soon! xo

Thanks for the information, @jenn | riotise- I actually think that Fishnet paper functions best as wallpaper out of all of them!

@trissi & @LaureltQ- so sweet and touching!!