Grah. When estimating the cost of getting my wisdom teeth removed, I forgot to take into account the maximum on my plan. Out-of-pocket cost is four times what I thought it was going to be. Oops. Over $500 for anesthesia! Come on. Nothing I can do now, though. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 8 as long as I can find someone to accompany me.

I thought health insurance was magic, but it turns out it's just numbers.

in things that are just as good or better when reheated the second day news: chicken fried steak does not make the list. I think I'll be done chewing tomorrow.

Anyone seen any cute and not too pricey picture hats?

(I've decided to buy a hat and THEN a swimsuit.)

Anyone seen any cute and not too pricey picture hats?

Er, give me a better description of what you're looking for, and I might have?

I want a nice big straw hat with a nice big brim (and a big crown for my big head) in which to look swank. In a solid color.

I'm going for this look: [link]

And they have scads of colors. And there is a similar Lands End suit in another half scad. So I figure it's easier to match the suit to the hat than vice versa.

Oh, you want a basic sunhat! Newport News has a stripy one: [link]

Target has them in black and orange. But seriously, check places like Sears. They always have 'em.

Sears it is!

I don't know what made me decide on a swanky summer, but decide I have.

During that year when I had to wear hats, I found that Sears and Penney's had the most hat variety for the least money.

You would rock that hat that Jilli linked with a black or white suit. But a solid might get more use.

Heh:

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Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago, Illinois, has declared Thursday as "Talk Like Shakespeare Day" to celebrate the 445th birthday of the man many consider the greatest playwright in the English language.

Man I love those Esther Williams suits but my bust is a size 4 and my hips are a size 12. I guess I could try ordering a 10.