Thursday, May 17, 2018

@9:30, 5/17/18

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T Magazine

A Solo Sojourn Inspired by Edith Wharton’s ‘In Morocco’

The author’s classic travelogue unfolds in golden Marrakesh, and takes shape here in adventure-ready khakis, creams and camels.

I must fix this screen.

2
Fashion & Style

No Seat in the Fitting Room for Me

I’m left to wait on the other side of the curtain as she tries on gowns. But then she steps out, and I melt. That’s my daughter in a wedding dress.

The two of us have become isolated
Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

3
Style

Why Am I Crying All the Time?

Homecoming videos, GoFundMe campaigns, “This Is Us” tweets — the internet wants not just your eyeballs, but your tears.

High emotion is a hook.

It sells.

4
Style

How to Furnish Your Apartment for $5

A Japanese company is applying a Netflix-like subscription model to tables and chairs.

Bait and switch.
Hire purchase?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hire_purchase
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent-to-own

Good luck to them.


5
T Magazine

The New Generation of Logo Bags

Six fresh takes on classic monogram prints.

All are well preserved.

6
Well

Drowning at Midlife? Start Swimming

I knew, in that place in your soul where you know things, that I was going to become a swimmer at the age of 43, despite never having swam more than a lap or two in my life.

Good advice.

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Fashion & Style

Karl Lagerfeld, Fashion’s Shock Jock

At a time when companies everywhere are at risk of boycott for political missteps, the Chanel and Fendi designer seems immune. What makes him so special?

It is possible that bubbles in fashion and politics are weakening.

"Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent"

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Watching

Forget Watching the Royal Wedding, Here’s the Royal Dirt

The royal family isn’t all fascinators and “happily ever after.”

"7/4/1776   Nothing much happened this day."
                         George III

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Opinion

America’s Dismal Turning Point

A lot of things went wrong starting around 1980

Ronald Reagan's election was a disaster.

10
World

Meghan Markle Confirms Her Father Won’t Walk Her Down the Aisle

Ms. Markle, set to marry Prince Harry on Saturday, said in a statement, “I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.”

Looking at the pictures is enough.

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