The Unsinkable

Molly Brown - Born 1867 Margaret Brown is famous for her efforts to help survivors of the 1912 Titanic disaster. Molly was born to humble means and grew up in Missouri and later Colorado, where she married JJ Brown. Molly is quoted to say that she always planned to marry for money but then JJ came along and she couldn't help herself. Luckily he hit it rich with the Denver mining industry and Molly got to be rich anyway!

She is know as a socialist and womans' rights activist. When the Titanic was sinking Molly only entered a rescue boat when forced to and then took over her rescue boat, leading the women aboard to return and find survivor, although it is reported that they found none.

Changing seasons

I've had several indications this week that fall is here. First, I changed the air in my car from AC to the heater. And I don't anticipate turning it back for about 8 months. Of course school has started, and it is impossible to deny the new season when all of my syllabi say "fall term." I've also retrieved sweaters, scarves and gloves from storage bins. I even brought an umbrella with me to school this week, although like a true oregonian I did not use it.

No more leaving the windows down in my car. My shoes, which each have at least 2 places where I can put my finger all the way through the sole, may need to be upgraded. Cute hats and gloves are comin' back!