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Flat-iron
Posted: 10 January 2008
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Bri-nylon
was such an innovation
with its crease-free
vibrant non-fade exuberance.
Twenty years on
we have moved back to
the earthy goodness of
cotton, pure wrinkle-laden linen,
wool, fresh from the
sheep.... or was it
a goat? Natural goodness
laid bare; ironing is
a renewable chore.
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 V`yonne at 21:51 on 10 January 2008
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Hi Joanie, Liked that concept.
I think you could lose 'was' and 'with its' from the first stanza, for conveniences sakeheehee.
the earthy goodness of
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Not sure whether the cotton and linen shouldn't change places. Wrinkled linen is terribly hard on the bum :)
Loved the thought of the sheep - or was iot the poor goat - laid bare! And of course as ewe say (sorry) renewable!
Oonah
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 joanie at 20:08 on 11 January 2008
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Thanks, Oonah! I appreciate your response and I'll look at your suggestions.
Thanks again,
joanie
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 Mickey at 17:32 on 14 January 2008
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Hi Joanie,
I liked this a lot. Twenty years on and wrinkle-laden myself, I'm still seduced by wash-and-wear. Keep smiling.
Mike
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joanie at 17:50 on 14 January 2008
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Thanks, Mike! Good to see you - I appreciate your response.
Joan
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 Elsie at 23:22 on 14 January 2008
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Hi Joanie
Thought provoking.
I wonder how much energy it costs to iron something, compared to the amking of the bri-nylon stuff. I had an eco-dilemma the other day, having ordered special and rather more biodegradeable packaging, on delivery I saw it had made in the USA. (Maybe it came by boat?) Elsie
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 Account Closed at 14:41 on 15 January 2008
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Like this very much. And you've transported me back to student days, when I'd put on my best nylon shirt to go to parties!
I also liked your expression "renewable chore"! That said, most of my shirts for work were non-iron cotton - the best of both worlds?
Steve
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joanie at 15:13 on 15 January 2008
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Elsie and Steve, many thanks! Yes, it's a difficult one, Elsie, this eco-friendly thing. Nylon shirts, Steve! Hope you kept them all; they'll be back in fashion soon.
joanie
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