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I thought I’d explain The Scarf.

I wear it a lot.

I’ve been wearing it a lot since 1997.

 I bought it that week when it was cool to wear a scarf around your neck (you know the week, right????).  I had just started my first job that didn’t involve serving Goldschlager to people who would soon be barfing it in the parking lot, and I’d finally fallen deeply in love with God.  I had an identity crisis and wasn’t sure how I was supposed to dress now that I BELIEVED and now that I had a REAL JOB.  I had a short-lived attack of wardrobe conservatism.

Notice The Scarf

Thankfully the scarf migrated to my head (within a matter of days) and I was able to find myself again (Keep in mind this was the 90′s!).And now my entire life will melt into a pathetic pool of screamy tears if I ever lose The Scarf. Actually, when I can’t find it in the morning…. screamy tears.

  I dug through some of my pictures looking for shots of The Scarf and I had a hard time finding any that didn’t involve said Scarf.

So now, for your viewing pleasure/horror, Me and The Scarf: A History


And, well, there you have it.  There were plenty of me laying on the couch in pink sweats and black socks with The Scarf on. Those will never see the light of day. You’ve already seen enough of the freak show here. Stop asking!

 

17 Comments

  • Testing my new spam filter. I have spam coming out my ears.

    • darn! It didn’t work!

  • This is a crazy world we live in and you never know what’s going to happen, so without freaking you out or anything… Do you have a backup? You know, not that anything’s ever gonna happen, but in the event of a terrorist attack on your scarf you do have another one in a safe deposit box, right?

  • I have nothing…..

  • I remember you way before the scarf. But i know how cool you are with or without it. Im your friend eternal.

    • Thank you! Funny as I was digging for pics I found one of you playing Mario Cart in the house on 14th.

  • You have such a perfectly shaped head and beautiful cheekbones – how could it not be a mad love affair with that scarf? (meanwhile others of us look like dorky farmhands when we attempt)

    • The Dark Knight calls it a Doo-rag. He isn’t as fond of it as I am.

  • I’m buying you a scarf for Christmas. What measurements do I need? Are we talking a perfect square? 14″ by 14″? Seriously. Send measurements now; I will surprise you with texture and color:-)

    • Oh I love you! Mine is 18″x20″. Lightweight. I haven’t been able to find anything like it since. I so sad.

  • Girl! And you don’t even mix it up with other scarves. I admire your loyalty. Love the pic of you in the paddock with your ‘puter.

    • I wish I could design a uniform to wear variations of for each season. Then I would only have to think about it a few times a year. And I wouldn’t have to shop. And my uniform would look exactly like the things I can’t find in the store.

  • I have tried many times to copy you and the scarf and it’s just a no go. I guess I never knew the history of the scarf. You pull it off beautifully. That picture of Siegfried in the Indian restaurant l

  • Looks just like boy. I thought you made a name mistake .

  • Siegfried was 10.5 months old in that pic. Exactly the age that Boy is now. My beloved midgets.

  • It really does go with everything! That scarf and green walls…part of what I think of as quintessentially you.

  • I never noticed it much. Must mean I’m losing my phenomenal observation and memory skills OR it’s always been such a part of you that it’s like your hair.

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