tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post6290709701716410517..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Oh, Holy NightDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33740009528254735892009-10-01T21:58:40.867-04:002009-10-01T21:58:40.867-04:00I have a 'comfort sweater': It's about...I have a 'comfort sweater': It's about 15 years old; it's a knitted fisherman-type thing; is wonderfully sloppy; comes out of the washing machine ready-shaped for me to put it on; has sleeves that are so long that I resemble Cro-Magnon Man; is used to comfort my dog when it's thundery or there are fireworks going off and is hated by everyone I know.<br /><br />I - and my dog Coy - of course, absolutely love it.<br /><br />If it works...use it!!Gary Millerhttp://www.the-dogs-blog.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-50902828005073653712009-09-30T01:58:54.211-04:002009-09-30T01:58:54.211-04:00Oh Dave, you don't want to sit on staples! Fi...Oh Dave, you don't want to sit on staples! Find someone to mend it, or look for stitch witchery that you can iron between the edges. Wish I was close enough to mend it for you.<br /><br />SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-63812394130087383952009-09-29T07:29:16.998-04:002009-09-29T07:29:16.998-04:00I have an old sweater of my dad's, and my huge...I have an old sweater of my dad's, and my huge and comfy sweatpants that also used to be my dad's. But the real magic is my "binkies"... replacements for my original security blanket. One really needs to be thrown away, as the entire middle is strings, but I love it. The other is new and has cats on it, and it comforted me today the way little else could. I think it has the magic. :)kitronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493431313519439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-49507908187227323872009-09-27T18:41:55.675-04:002009-09-27T18:41:55.675-04:00I have a j. peterman green striped shirt that is y...I have a j. peterman green striped shirt that is years old but when I wear it, I am completely comforted- it is possibly the biggest stress reliever I have - I have even dreamed I was putting it on because I was so stressed in my sleep- I can't tell you how wonderful it is to slip into it, button it up, roll up the sleeves and instantly feel better- I can't bear thinking of the day it will wear out-Rechellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970526904535342206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89625418644082349552009-09-27T16:45:21.582-04:002009-09-27T16:45:21.582-04:00I have a housecoat belonging to my grandmother. It...I have a housecoat belonging to my grandmother. It had a tear when I brought it home, and I used that fabric glue and mended it, which didn't hold. So, I've worn it with the tear for eons. Despite many washings it's never lost that smell of her. <br /><br />Wonderful, fantastic blog! I'm reading happily and may be here all afternoon.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02143722523484974658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-47566370688125409162009-09-24T23:48:36.509-04:002009-09-24T23:48:36.509-04:00Your poor house coat! I hope it feels better soon....Your poor house coat! I hope it feels better soon. I am so glad it is better than the wimpy movie spider man.<br /><br />I have a magic shirt that makes me look hot and skinny. I usually wear it on Fridays to celebrate the fact that I made it through another work-week.Saigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274842769323024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-32915990760952470482009-09-24T23:06:33.850-04:002009-09-24T23:06:33.850-04:00I have the most wonderful pair of pants. I call t...I have the most wonderful pair of pants. I call them my "spongey pants". They are well worn, have several small holes in them, and are always comfy no matter what I eat. They are never to be worn in public, but I plan long evenings in them typically with a good book or movie. I usually am so excited to put them on that I have created the "spongey pants dance" and the "sponge pants chant". Very few things in life make me as happy.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-46358895699781023422009-09-24T23:06:12.387-04:002009-09-24T23:06:12.387-04:00I wish I had the time to make you another housecoa...I wish I had the time to make you another housecoat.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675890379034028583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-81744234404214787392009-09-24T15:26:59.391-04:002009-09-24T15:26:59.391-04:00I have to get behind what Lisa RM said. Duct tape....I have to get behind what Lisa RM said. Duct tape. :)<br /><br />I don't have any special clothes that I wear, but I do enjoy my dog blanket.<br /><br />http://www.mts.net/~bmcgraw/Ball.jpg<br /><br />There is simply nothing better. :)Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056130892964755141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-26813381844034501742009-09-24T14:59:59.774-04:002009-09-24T14:59:59.774-04:00Used to have pale yellow cotton/linen sweater that...Used to have pale yellow cotton/linen sweater that was very light weight and about 6 sizes too big for me. I wore that sweater whenever I needed to feel calm or safe. Since it was so big, I could pull it on over whatever I had on. I wore that sweater alot and just wore it out. It got frayed in spots I finally had to retire it. I've been looking for a replacement for a very long time. <br /><br />Maybe a patch would work on your housecoat. It's not too hard to sew one on.hj wallacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-78632342740914205402009-09-24T14:16:55.648-04:002009-09-24T14:16:55.648-04:00We have an afghan that is truly a comforter for me...We have an afghan that is truly a comforter for me and my kids--able to ward off thunderstorms, family crises, school disappointments and more... with it and a cup of tea I am much less 'vincable.'Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-77050754730238921272009-09-24T14:03:24.918-04:002009-09-24T14:03:24.918-04:00I have a hat which is fluffy and black and has cat...I have a hat which is fluffy and black and has cat ears on it. I wear it when I am feeling vulnerable and I go out walking, stalking the streets feeling like I'm not a human being and no one notices a cat. I realise logically I probably stick out more, but it wraps round my head and ears and feels like a protective barrier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-12768653547232882232009-09-24T13:28:53.185-04:002009-09-24T13:28:53.185-04:00I have a very nice T-shirt that I've had for 1...I have a very nice T-shirt that I've had for 10 years. It's imprinted with a lovely, restful Lighthouse scene, with seagulls and everything!<br />The background is a pleasant blue and white tie-dye sort of thing. Um, been wearing it for a week, while I'm home. <br /><br />There are iron-on patches, might be the easiest thing to do. That or the duct tape.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424036357963352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-48238391108421044512009-09-24T12:00:26.945-04:002009-09-24T12:00:26.945-04:00I have a pair of shoes that are really special. W...I have a pair of shoes that are really special. When I wear them I am beautiful, tall and sophisticated. Maybe I should wear them more often! <br />PS What about speed-sew? It's like glue for fabric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-62051882202109577882009-09-24T11:14:10.763-04:002009-09-24T11:14:10.763-04:00No, not staples in the magic housecoat. Surely th...No, not staples in the magic housecoat. Surely there is a tailor you can take it to and get it patched. We can't have any of the magic properties leaking out of an improperly patched hole.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-19017618823255242472009-09-24T10:16:11.201-04:002009-09-24T10:16:11.201-04:00I have a grey collared shirt that's been one o...I have a grey collared shirt that's been one of my favorites since I was thirteen. I am NOT the same size I was when I was thirteen, so it must be magic if I can still wear it.<br /><br />PS I'm sure you know that a lot of dry cleaning places also do mending. They will laugh at you for wanting to mend something old. . . and they will definitely laugh at the staples. But, if you are willing to let the magic housecoat out of your sight, you could get a dandy professional repair.ivanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694244417925801824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-53038385192132177472009-09-24T10:09:50.740-04:002009-09-24T10:09:50.740-04:00No duct tape? Duct tape fixes everything. And is...No duct tape? Duct tape fixes everything. And is magical itself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780410047718841042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-35640173960197467362009-09-24T08:34:01.520-04:002009-09-24T08:34:01.520-04:00I have a combo of grey hoodie and leather jacket t...I have a combo of grey hoodie and leather jacket that make me lok way cooler and way tougher than I really am. One of the few reasons I like cooler weather is 'cause I can wear this combo. <br /><br />Sorry about your housecoat Dave. Hope the staples don't scratch ya!<br /><br />Don in MissouriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-72364942092708093772009-09-24T07:52:56.663-04:002009-09-24T07:52:56.663-04:00I have a blanket that was my mom's; and, may t...I have a blanket that was my mom's; and, may the staples add Superior Ninja skills to your housecoat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-65214090190328837442009-09-24T06:34:09.087-04:002009-09-24T06:34:09.087-04:00I have a wonderfully comfy grey sweater that was m...I have a wonderfully comfy grey sweater that was my dad's...I cuddle in it on days I feel cold, not well and especially on the days I miss him the most..when I need an understanding and accepting ear!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-68825924030705781332009-09-24T06:25:19.943-04:002009-09-24T06:25:19.943-04:00I don't have any magic clothes but reading you...I don't have any magic clothes but reading your description of the powers of your housecoat I think I need some! Is there a special magic clothes store I could shop in? There are certainly days I could use them.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790763688701278823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-6394073591726680592009-09-24T00:37:24.284-04:002009-09-24T00:37:24.284-04:00Sacrilege--stapling the magic housecoat; but very ...Sacrilege--stapling the magic housecoat; but very creative! :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.com