November 2026 – Building a Wardrobe Starting With Common Shelduck by Dennis A. Jones

November 11, 2026 Happy Remembrance Day, or Veterans Day, wherever you are and whichever you celebrate. Every time I watch this, I cry by the time the drum altar is finished: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azBmlXhbRF0 And let’s think about birds for a while… There aren’t enough birds, and there aren’t enough different kinds of birds; remember to do what you can to help them… Our heroine got a jump-start on the season last month, when she bought a velvet blazer, velvet skirt, a beaded cardigan AND a red Fair Isle sweater. So her wardrobe is pretty “holiday-ready!” She also picked up some dressy shoes, and a winsome bird brooch: This month, our heroine split her efforts between practical and party. She chose two long-sleeve tee shirts which will be worn constantly in the cooler weather, a red cashmere sweater can be casual or very dressy, and a dead simple black dress. It’s hard to go wrong with any of these choices! Are you a holiday sweater person? I have friends who buy a new…

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