I was just remembering your posting about sitting in bed making mobius strips ... it seemed kind of YOU.

I'm...wearing a hat inside right now! Harumph.

But isn't that an etiquette thing? In public places, men aren't supposed to wear hats indoors? (I honestly can't remember about women; I feel like women are "allowed" to, because don't women wear hats to church and stuff?)

Because, you know, I am SO BIG on etiquette.

Do not set the jeweler on fire.

It was only going to be his hat!

(I honestly can't remember about women; I feel like women are "allowed" to, because don't women wear hats to church and stuff?)

Yes. I distinctly recall a ruckus in third grade over this very issue.

I'm sorry. I really do not see how health insurance as we know it is the best way to pay for health care.

Go single payer! Choose single payer! Except the only wa to do that right at this instant is moving to another country, which would be a bit over the top.

I'm pretty sure the people who made the rules were not thinking of my punk rock cap when they pictured women in hats indoors. I also remove my hat to pray like I was a boy so I clearly lack the understanding of the rules.

I'm still pretty sure that setting just the jeweler's hat on fire would not stand up in court.

I'm still pretty sure that setting just the jeweler's hat on fire would not stand up in court.

But...

Aw, damn.

Okay, okay, you're my friend and I want you to be happy. You can set the jeweler on fire if you want!

Woo!!!

Wait, just his hat. He can remain uncharred. But the hat must die. (I hate those hats. It's like my second job.)

My vague recollection is that men's hats were customarily outerwear like a top-coat, so they come off when you go inside. Women's hats can be outerwear or part of an outfit so it depends on the hat.

Hipster dudes will argue that their hats are part of their outfit.

Hats in church have the additional layer of all women used to cover their heads in church (if not with a hat than with a little doily thing) and only some have retained the custom.

His is going to have to be something indestructible, since he works in a warehouse (I told him I don't give one damn if he chose to not wear his band at work, but he says he wants to), and I'm guessing the twist of a mobius loop would catch on stuff. His is going to need to be flat and, like, carbon fiber or something. (There are carbon fiber bands, and they're cool as hell.)

I have a tungsten carbide (not the same as carbon fiber, but a neat material) ring, and I love it. It's not showing any wear or damage at all. The only caveat is that it can't be cut through, so if there's any chance of his hand getting trapped or crushed, not the best idea.