We’ve finally hit a patch of hot weather here in Seattle, which is right in keeping with the old local adage that summertime starts July 5th. I look forward to this kind of weather all year; the interminable dark damp gray days 9 months of the year make it seem magical in comparison. Since I’m… Read more »
Posts Tagged: summer
Curbing Climate Change One Laundry Load at a Time
There’s been a lot of talk about climate change ever since the White House released its report, The National Climate Assessment. To me it seems a bit overwhelming, with all the talking heads pointing fingers, blaming others and debating endlessly. What I’d like to see more of is how we can help the planet as… Read more »
It’s a Hydrangea Explosion Around Here!
I have a treasured blue hydrangea that sits right outside my home office window. Some years it blooms too little and too late, but this year it has bloomed rather early and rather explosively! I had cut it way back this winter, and it looked so barren and stark for so long. But with all… Read more »
Making Sun Tea
I am taking advantage of this relatively sunny Seattle day by not only drying my laundry in the backyard, but making sun tea in the front yard. I have never made it before, but it is out there merrily brewing away in the sun. I’ve had the gallon glass container for years, but I’ve always… Read more »
Clothesline Transitioning
I find that one important factor of being a 100% air-drying laundress, is also being open to constant transition. I was reminded of this today while hanging my laundry outside on the clothesline; summer is on its way out. I hang my clothes in the backyard, which usually gets full sun for most of the… Read more »
Redheads, Canada Dry Ginger Ale, and Sugar Rationing 1946
I rarely drink soft drinks, but when I do I enjoy a crisp ginger ale. Ginger ale is one of those vintage-y soft drinks that seems a bit classier and isn’t sickeningly sweet. I love this 1946 Canada Dry ginger ale ad. “Go Steady With Ginger!”, features a wholesome looking redheaded (“ginger” haired) woman, swimming… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!