I am old (and so is my scarf)

[alexxkay]

Someone at work recently commented on my Doctor Who scarf. It suddenly occurred to me that I've had that scarf a really, really long time. I'm bad at remembering dates, but I figure it's in the neighborhood of 28 years old. I've got lots of *co-workers* who are younger than that!

As I said at her memorial service, mom really made things to last.

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[negothick.livejournal.com]

That's a sweet post and a fine memory. It's bad enough worrying that our books will outlast us, but one doesn't think about one's clothes doing the same.

[cvirtue.livejournal.com]

"It's a box of one scarf!"

And a good one.

[alexx-kay.livejournal.com]

I know there's a story attached to that quote, but I cannot quite remember it...

[cvirtue.livejournal.com]

Your story from a workplace long ago. Someone asked you "Alex, why do you have a box of scarves next to your desk?"

[alexx-kay.livejournal.com]

Ha! Thankee for the reminder.

(My workplace is moving around a lot this year, so opportunities for boxed scarf will abound.)

[wickedgoodgrrrl.livejournal.com]

I wish I could say something like wearing a scarf is like carrying around a hug without sounding trite...but I'll throw the concept out there, anyway.

I'm sorry you lost your mom. But what an amazing way she's still near you.

Yes, she did!

[pamelina.livejournal.com]

Will still has the snake she made him when he was born--it's in his bed at his dad's house. The bell in the tail tip doesn't make noise anymore, though.

[ilaine-dcmrn.livejournal.com]

I remember that scarf. It was not new but probably less than 5 then :)

Belated condolences on your mom's death. I remember her as a warm and charming lady.

I miss her, too.

[malvinareynolds.livejournal.com]

She is the only person I willingly addressed as Mom in all my days. For what it's worth, I firmly believe you, yourself, are a credit to her.

Love,
-N

Re: I miss her, too.

[alexx-kay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[(Anonymous)]

I can olny remember the scarf being 27 years old but then it could just be that I graduated a year behind you. Your mom, on the other hand, I can remember like it was yesterday and you and I were going back and forth to Sturbridge Village together or learning basic together at WPI...

I am truly sorry for your loss.

---> Keith <---

mom

[(Anonymous)]

Your Dad gave Harriet's earrings to some of her friends. I have a pair that were made from Fender guitar picks,they often cause comments. I enjoy wearing them, as I enjoy memories of your Mom.
She did make things to last, loving friends.
Best, Louise