Apr 032012
 
 Posted by on April 3, 2012 39 Responses »
The Box of Possibilities

by March I have a box from a perfumista friend sitting on my desk.  I just checked the label; it’s been there for two months, unopened.  Why?  Because I like the idea of the possibilities that box contains.  It thrills me to the marrow, just looking at it.  I know you know what I’m talking [...]

Feb 212012
 
 Posted by on February 21, 2012 95 Responses »
The Uniform

By March This is not about perfume. Last week I landed a job on short notice.  They wanted me to start immediately and I was ready to go.  All I needed was a uniform. I’m in the DC metro area, working in a conservative industry.  It is not in any way a casual-dress environment.  But [...]