JFC I was supposed to leave work 45 minutes ago and I didn't because I just forgot. Gah!

A woman where I work (her mom just passed away recently, and she is a single cat mom like me, so I think she needs stuff to keep her busy) who loves New Orleans and Mardi Gras brought in homemade gumbo, muffulettas (with olive salad) red beans, rice, a giant king cake and pecan muffins! It was amazing. And I (hope) the gumbo was pretty carb free and I ate the innards of the muffaletta!

I get weird about costume historians and beef with costumes. The people who did the costumes know those things- it was a decision- maybe a poor one that didn't go with the tone of the film, but you don't become a costume designer without knowing your costume history. I was always taught it was just a jumping off point. I wouldn't disagree that sometimes the rest of the film seems like it is trying to be historically accurate, and it seems bad if you know, but then others- something like the new Little Women- esp Timothee Chalumet's costumes are sort of brilliant and go with the tone of the movie. Also, there was probably a director or actress who wanted that.

I am oddly passionate.

Sad to say that I have done nothing to celebrate the day. Cold still making me lazy. I did get my nails done. Bailing on going to watch DH's big game tonight in favor of feet up and television.

It kinda makes sense that impostor syndrome might be particularly acute where you work, Jesse.

True!

OH! At band Mardi Gras Sunday, someone brought vegetarian muffalettas, but they were gone before I could examine what was inside!!

Timelies all!

Tired. Also the middle of my back has been hurting on and off for a while. Don't know what I did, other than general getting old stuff.

Ada Palmer said that there is always a trade off between current cultural norms and historical authenticity. For example, in Renaissance times, bright or intensely dark dyes were a sign of wealth, so a 12 year old from a wealthy house would likely wear lots of deep, rich colors in her dresses. But these days we tend to think of, say, a burgundy dress as something for an older person, and we'd expect to see the 12 year old in a costume drama of the period to be in white or pastels. The bit about costume choices starts a little past halfway down, but I think it's all interesting. [link]

but they were gone before I could examine what was inside!!

I can guarantee there was chopped olives because without olives THEN IT'S NOT A DAMN MUFFALETTA!

Agreed, obviously. There did seem to be olive salad left in the box.

There did seem to be olive salad left in the box.

Mmmmhmmm. Checks out.