Either an epic turf war is happening at Union Memorial Hospital, or some locals discovered their firecracker stash. I suspect the latter, but it is kinda nuts!

I just bought a bikini from Lands End, from the "Canvas" section of the site ( = J. Crew wannabe.)

I may have developed some bikini anxiety in my old age, but if I never wear it, it was only $15. Here's the top: it feels very naked on me! [link]

Hah! Turns out it was the Hopkins fair kickoff. My echolocation skills aren't all bad!

Now I would like to buy a bathing suit. But the one I have is fine! I only wear it a couple of times a year anyway! Ah well.

My swimsuit is boring and practical and smooshes everything just right [link] in pink, and I paid less for it at keifer swim shop. Actually, speedo does make pretty suits I'd consider getting [link] [link] . If I ever need one for something other than laps.

I have a swimsuit obsession. Especially two pieces. For the amount of time I don't actually spend in the water, I have an insane number of them.

I AM buying a suit this year. The one I have is a cast-off of a friend's and it's 5 years old and no support. I think I am going to buy a two piece tankini from Newport News; I am never doing to have a non-underwire suit again.

I'm thinking this [link] in black. I've never spent more than $30 on a suit, but considering I go to the pool with M a LOT more in the last 2 summers, and a suit lasts me at least 5 years, I think I am ok with it.

Whereas I swim everyday, and have, um... 3 suits. All boring like the one linked. 2 retired, but kept just in case of primary suit failure. Or, you know, lost luggage.

If you want something that will last for-freaking-ever, go with the polyester suits. But matters less if you aren't frying it in chlorine on a weekly basis. Mine last about 6-7 months before things start sliding around.

My absolute favorite swimsuit is this top [link] with these bottoms [link] It's one of the very few bathing suits I've found that doesn't get uncomfortable after a few hours.