Whew! I've had word from Kay Gnagey about my dress, and from Kay Demlow about my corset, and both will be done and shipped in plenty of time! I do look forward to the day I can make my own dress, and perchance, even my own corset, but for now I think I've got the second best coming my way :-)
I've been reading Persuasion recently, and am thoroughly enjoying it. The only other Jane Austen I've read in full is Pride and Prejudice, which I also loved, but already knew quite well from watching the BBC's miniseries. With Persuasion, I only know that Capt. Wentworth and Anne will get together in the end (how could they not?). Otherwise, all plot twists are new to me - what fun!
I vowed to practice long and hard on my Bach today, but in piano class we had a guest performance. Which was lovely, really it was. Still, I feel that Mr. M has subjected us to so many guest performances this year we never have time to practice! I ought to practice now, but I am so tired I don't know that I will. I'll eat dinner and then will probably have a "second wind" to tickle the ivories.
Yesterday I ventured into the local Sally's Beauty to find pomade (Beyond Zone: Wax it Up Texture and Definition Pomade) and a comb. The pomade I got is halfway acceptable, being clear and having a sturdy, but not crisp, hold, but it has an awfully strong (in my opinion) scent. You know the one: fruity, flowery, and decidedly 20th/21st century. If anyone knows a good brand, I'd love to hear of it!