Call For Native DC Women: Black & White Hats

After days of heat, pollen....it's been raining here for hours.
Luckily, no fear of leaks, except that a chimney cap needs to be re-attached.
One of those two-story ladder, not a quick job. (Delegating the task to a professional chimney sweep.) Even Mary Poppins would let that one go. (It's that show coming to town.)

A windstorm in February lived up to its hype, taking down trees, the chimney cap, etc. Finally, a local gardener removed a fallen 30-foot long tree top. He needed a chain saw, but somehow used a small hand saw to get the job done. When there is a will...

Enough of trivia life updating.

If there are any native Washingtonian women interested in an alternative to the "Red Hat Ladies", please contact here. Not that I have any plans yet to retire, not by a longshot.
Those RH Ladies seem to be everywhere. But that color combination is just not working, despite its inspiration. That's my opinion. To each her own.
Please note: please no negative responses, please. If you love the RHL or are one, keep up with the red and the purple.
My personal color choice is black and white, more My Fair Lady style, but "simplified" in keeping with our times.

Most importantly, activities beyond social teas, museums trips, etc., will incorporate
volunteering and/or mentoring in the arts, for young ladies. Mission statement "on the boards" now.
There will be room for everyone, the more varied in experience the better.


Women in my family enjoy long lives. My mother started me with hats, which has grown to a collection narrowed down to about 25 in number. "To h--- with hat hair" could be my motto.
(I can let you in on tricks to deal with that issue.)
The vintage hatboxes, from the now defunct Raleighs, Jelleff's, Woodies, etc. have deteriorated after decades. Pretty hatboxes can be hard to resist.
Back to the point: there's plenty of worthwhile activities, interests to warrant a private social club of women who call Washington home.

Please note #2: For future reference, "Gate Crashers" will be politely turned away, along with any posse of camera crews. (By the way, why not boycott that couple on the upcoming show?)

Please note #3: please no men or cross dressers. Any like-minded males interested in a "friends of " affiliated group are welcome to contact.

Please note #4: If you were born in DC great, but if you have lived here more than 10 years, you are just as welcome. Also, if you were born in the District, but have since moved to nearby MD or VA- it's OK, too. Our grandparents would "roll over" if they knew what has happened re: real estate values/housing costs!

Cheers!