On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:57:51 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>
>"blake murphy" > wrote >>
>>
>> a clotheshorse, eh?
>>
>
>Actually, no. A few nice things, preferably beautiful in an understated way,
>that function well, feel nice, and suit me, worn until they begin to fall
>apart. I pay
>way too much for a pair of boots then have them resoled until my little toe
>begins
>poking through the top leather. I only buy what I really, really love, and I
>don't see many things I really love. And there are so many things I would
>rather spend money on than clothes. Like books. And travel.
>
>As I told my cousin recently while we were discussing the family history,
>"We have all the trappings of nobility except the money and the breeding."
>

just yankin' your solid gold chain, honey.

your pal,
blake