Aretha's hat, reading the news, and Harry Truman

[alexiscartwheel]

From today's New York Times:

Orders for "Aretha's Hat" Flood Detroit Milliner

How cool is it that there are still milliners? Few people wear cool hats anymore; I certainly don't have any. There were a couple of old lady's at my church who had Easter hats last year.

Sadly, there was another article about the death of newspapers. If there are no newspapers, how will I learn about the latest crazes in millinery?

Also, can we bring back haberdashery, just so I can say the word? Fun fact: before he was president, Harry Truman (yes, there were presidents before Barack Obama) was a Kansas City haberdasher. I learned that at the Truman Library, which is actually really cool. If you're every in Independence, Missouri, you should go. :)

ETA: Another one. It's pretty odd that crazy book news from Ohio ends up in a UK national paper, but I'll take it. For the record, I have both been to Kelley's Island and read To Kill a Mockingbird. It's an amazing book, but I wouldn't want to eat it.

Comments

[lib-chick42.livejournal.com]

You know what's another fun word (I was talking about this today already): ukulele.

I want to learn to play one just so I can use the word more. :D

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

One of the DJs I like on Radio 1 taught himself to play the ukulele and has played it on air, including playing with actual musical guests.

Anyway, learning instruments is fun, so I approve of this endeavor.

[carrotgirl.livejournal.com]

There are stores that just sell hats in Vancouver. They're fun. Then I always want to buy one. I love hats, even if they are ridiculous and impractical.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

They keep your head warm! And the rain off! I'm not sure if I could really pull off a cool hat though.

[carrotgirl.livejournal.com]

I do buy a lot of hats, but not really the funky kind...you could pull it off! You just have to believe you look good...

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

You just have to believe you look good...

Therein lies the problem.

[tsukara.livejournal.com]

Which has nothing to do, of course, with the internet meme of 'shopping that hat onto everyone and everything...

Yes, there's a haberdasher in Portland that my dad has bought his Indy!Fedoras from for years. Third-gen family owned too, according to the website.

It gives me a happy feeling, knowing there's still haberdashers and milliners in the world. :3

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

Which has nothing to do, of course, with the internet meme of 'shopping that hat onto everyone and everything...

They could put the hat on Harry Truman, which would really be cool...

That's pretty awesome that your dad buys Indy!Fedoras. :)

[tsukara.livejournal.com]

Obviously, dead week means I have far too much time on my hands. (I have to tell you though: I lol'd when my music player, on random play, decided to put on "Respect".)

Yes. Sometimes I think he's a bigger cosplay dork than me. But he can actually pull it off pretty well. Looks classier than a beanie cap, by far.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

OMG YOU WIN THE INTERNET!

[mysticalchild_isis]

Milliners and haberdashery always make me think of the book Imogene's Antlers. And just recently Howl's Moving Castle. Haberdashery is a fantastic word.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

I've never read either, though Howl's Moving Castle is on my to-read list. Do they both have haberdashers?

[tsukara.livejournal.com]

(If you'll pardon me jumping in on a thread...) Yes, go, read it soon. It's a fantastic book. ♥

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

I will most definitely do so! :)

[d4ni.livejournal.com]

Well I have to join in on the haberdashery. It's just too fun not to comment on. I just learned from Wikipedia that Johnny Carson was also a haberdasher.

Also I just would like to say that we are awesome with our eclectic music taste. According to the thing I entered our last.fm names into, anything over 700 is "bragging rights."

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

Ah, Wikipedia. I've been utilizing it today as well... I've been learning all about the WPA. Which is not as cool as haberdashery.

Woooo, our music is the best! Brag brag brag. Margot is playing in D.C. next month but I have nobody to go with!!!

[d4ni.livejournal.com]

Aww I'm so jealous! They're not going to be in Kansas again anytime soon. Here's hoping that they do make another stop on their tour, though! I would totally go with you. ::sob::

Also I quite love your Rilo Kiley icon.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

Maybe I need to spend the next month indoctrinating someone who lives near me to the joys of Margot.

Why thank you!