Does anyone sew anymore

In New Jersey, there are some terrifying haunted houses for Halloween celebrations. These places have a reputation for being scary.

These haunted places are an excellent way to extend your Halloween experiences while traveling with your family and friends. As a college student, my backpack is an extension of myself in many ways. It contains my notes, pens, and computer vital for my success in college. It contains the snacks and water bottle I need to survive long days on campus.

It also contains the "in-case" items that help put my mind at rest if I forgot something from home: extra hair ties, masks, and that backup-backup snack. With so much in my backpack important to me and my life on campus, it is no wonder that I can get apprehensive about it when it is not with me or in my line of sight. And that makes me wonder. I can be a little cynical of society.

It is not so much that I distrust anyone in particular, but I realize that a lot of trouble and hassle can come from one person who just doesn't care about others. It is not that I think that everyone is going to steal my backpack or its contents, but one person sure could. I did not think about it too much until I found myself leaving my things in the university library while going to the restroom last week.

I hurried along so that I could get back to my things, but in the process, I realized that perhaps I was not as distrustful as I thought I was. Admittedly, one of the reasons I left my things and backpack at a table while using the restroom instead of taking it all with me was laziness. I did not want to have to put everything in my backpack, lug it all to the restroom, only to have to set everything back up a few minutes later.

Yet, I found another reason to leave my things behind: the stranger across the table from me. I never said a word to the man. I don't even think we made eye contact. However, I had been sitting across him for over an hour, so in some strange way, I trusted him. When I got back and everything was just as I left it, I mentally approved of the man who had "watched" my things.

Again, I never said anything to him. I realized later that this strange relationship was reciprocal. When the man left his things on the table later that afternoon to leave the room, I mentally charged myself with the duty to make sure his things were safe. It was almost as if I was saying, "Don't worry, sir. You watched my stuff; I will watch your stuff.

The whole thing puzzles me. Even the thought of "long enough" puzzles me. Would I have trusted the stranger if I had only sat at the same table as him for half an hour? Would I be more inclined to leave my backpack for longer if we had sat in each other's presence for longer? I don't know. Maybe one day a psychologist or sociologist will answer my questions. In the meantime, I am bewildered by the general distrust I have of society, and yet the unusual trust I have of a stranger. Don't let this stop you from making your car smart.

You can change the one you have using smart gadgets that transform your car into a smart car. Cars are no longer just a mode of transport, where you only worry about the engine and how beautiful its interior is. These days, everyone wants to make their cars smarter, those with advanced technology systems. It makes sense for several reasons. It can make your vehicle more efficient and safer when you need to drive.

Also, a smart car allows you to do more things you love doing while traveling. For example, you may want to play your favorite music, use your favorite apps, or even get directions. And just like with anything, the more you can do with it, the more value you get from it. Here are five excellent gadgets that will help you make your car more valuable and efficient. Dashcams are cameras that you mount on the dashboard of your vehicle, typically looking out through the windshield.

It is one of the best ways to keep your car and yourself safe. You can use it to capture video or take pictures. It can help you monitor your driving habits or those of people who drive your car.

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They also come with sensors that will detect and notify you of a crash that might happen. It also goes into an emergency protocol to help save your life. Others have speed camera alerts to notify you where speed cameras are on your route. It lets you check your speed when near the speed camera to avoid getting a speeding ticket.

Roof racks are essential, especially if you plan to take road trips or carry heavy luggage. They enable you to save space inside the car. If your car comes with a factory-installed roof rack, you could upgrade it. Use heavy-duty crossbars or side rails to enable you to carry heavy loads. You can also install a removable roof rack on cars that come without one. You'll need universal crossbars or side rails. As they are removable, you dismount them when you don't need them. The advantage of universal roof racks is you can fix them on any car model and type.

You will only need to buy clamps matching your car model. Smart Tire Safety Monitor. A flat or poorly inflated tire not only makes your car consume more fuel, but it is also a health risk as it can burst as you drive.

It is also cumbersome to deflate the car after you've over-inflated it. Therefore, a smart tire monitor is what you need to avoid these problems. You can have an expert insert it onto the tire valves. They have a sensor that notifies you of the pressure and temperature of the tire. Also, the gadget warns you if there is a problem, such as low pressure or leakage in real-time.

Car Tracking and Diagnostics Adapter. To keep your vehicle running smoothly, you should know the subtle symptoms that can suggest a problem. An adapter that tracks and diagnoses will be helpful here. Insert it into your dashboard, and it will collect information about your car. When your vehicle needs maintenance or oil change, an app will notify you. Moreover, it will notify you when you need to replace faulty parts. It will be possible to locate your car using the tracker, making it easy to recover if someone steals it.

If your vehicle breaks down on the road and you don't know where you are, you can quickly call roadside assistance. Key Finder. It can be frustrating to lose your car key, especially when you're late for an appointment. You can be smart about it and avoid the hassle of searching for your lost key.

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I left a comment and I'm not sure if it went through. The page refreshed without warning and POOF my comment was gone. If it didn't go through, I wrote that I didn't learn sewing until I was in high school in a home economics class, which we had back then despite my mom being a seamstress and even a pattern maker.

I had dreams of making a lot of things but sadly didn't follow through. I just learned basic sewing but at least I can hem pants, sew on buttons and make repairs! Now I have double the Martha!

That was bizarre, I just put your comment in and then another one popped up. I don't mind. I've never learned to sew. My mother made a lot of our clothes and sewed curtains and bedding. I never had the interest. Hi Jenn! Bloggers Over 50 here Added you to the site. Thank you for joining up with the rest of us. Please copy and paste the Bloggers Over 50 address box onto your sidebar and we are good to go!

Enjoy visiting new friends! I love your post I do not sew clothes for myself I sew a lot of baby dresses and such OH such sweet memories! I learned to sew in gr And never looked back! I loved Betsy Johnson patterns I made some of my bridesmaids dresses I used to make my boyfriend ties Patterns are very pricey now I bought a Raggedy Anne pattern for Vivian, haven't made it yet!

I made them for my girls as well Linda :o. I've sewn a LOT over the years. My mom didn't sew, except for an occasional repair to something of my dad's. But I learned in middle school home ec class, and I fell in love right away! There's something so satisfying about wearing or giving something you've made with your own hands.

I sewed home decor I did my whole baby's room with all the matching accessories I did our bathrooms with all the matching pieces I even covered a folding stool for my vanity to match the shower curtain and window dressing.

I sewed dress shirts and work shirts for hubby I sewed SOOO many suits for myself for work I sewed so many cute things for my kids to wear. I even made my oldest child a pair of toddler pajamas that went through all three kids, and I saved them for one of the now grown kids to give to their first child. I did a fancy Storybook Pooh dress for my only daughter when she was about 3.

It had the beautiful pinnafore with eyelet fabric that went over the underdress. I made a matching hat, and she had Pooh socks from the Disney store to match the pink underdress. I saved that, too. It was probably the most expensive thing I made, but it was really special. I've made countless curtains and pillows.

I've made inch doll clothes. Oh, the miles I've put on that little dream! The bobbin winder recently died, so I bought a new-fangled machine, and I can't even bring myself to use it! I decided I'd finally give it a whirl, so I recently let my daughter pick out some fabric so I could make her a dress and one for myself, too. I could hardly believe how outrageously expensive fabric is nowadays! Sewing in the 90's was a whole different ballgame.

It was actually cheaper than buying clothes and home decor. But not so now. Sewing is a luxury. Times have changed! But I find sewing to be so relaxing. They say it actually lowers your heart rate and is great for relieving stress.