November 12
1975
So I almost made it to campus on time. Marley ate something bad and I found her drooling and foaming, just when I was supposed to leave. So I called the vet, made an appointment for 3:30 and finally, when she seemed better, left for campus. So 10-12 at library. Class 1-3, then home, to vet, then home again to sew skirt hem, then dinner. Spent all evening sorting my first day covers, to take them to Warwick. If I can get $12-14 for them, I can trace for a current Scotts catalog. SO - out of 14 hours, I had 12 productive hours! Got up at 7 and did dishes, too. Today I go on a field trip to two factories: Worcester Textiles and Healthtex.
Comment 2023
We lived in Rhode Island from 1974-1976. Between the recession and the relocation of the textile industry (the oldest in the country) southward and then offshore, they were tough economic times. All I remember from the field trip was the huge room full of idle double-knit machines at Worcester Textiles. They had invested heavily in the production of double-knit polyester fabrics in the early 70s. Oops.
I made a total of two garments out of the stuff, in 1972. Nasty.
1986
Parent’s night at Kiddo’s school. It is such a pleasure to hear people talk about her. She is a delightful person, even at 4 1/2.
I want this baby out NOW! But I also want this baby to wait two more weeks. I want this baby, period. I want to be able to get off the sofa without a crane.
1998
Today is bear day. I will finish and dress as many bears as I can. It is a beautiful Kodachrome fall fall, with vivid trees and clear blue skies. What a gift!
Comment 2023
Once again, I am mystified by a memory. What bears?????
2003
Still on Train 98 Car 11 Room 6, heading to DC. Well, we made up about 90 minutes overnight. We did seem to be flying! But I had time for breakfast and to grade two more papers, and my first appointment isn’t until 11:30. I will call Tom when I get in; perhaps he can pick me up and we can have our regular editing session. Though I did leave the paper at home, somewhere.