Oh, The Glamourous Life!

Dear Constant Reader,

It’s Friday again! I’m excited for my upcoming class, ValenTease, starting Monday, and our upcoming show, True Lust, on February 14. What are you excited for?

Here’s your tip:

If you’re in a show (or similar situation) and something you do (or failed to do) causes a problem. Accept responsibility and work with other folks to solve the problem.

Don’t try to deflect blame. Don’t leave it to others to fix the problem. Learn from the situation so it doesn’t happen again.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

Today’s tip was inspired by the great David Lynch. “She’s dead, wrapped in plastic.”

Do not store your costumes in dry cleaning bags.

If you were obsessed by Twin Peaks, as I was, I hope you thought fondly of that iconic line.

Dry cleaning bags are just supposed to provide temporary protection to get your clothes home safely. Used long term, they can cause discoloration, especially yellowing, and can trap moisture. Don’t kill your costumes…

You’re much better off ditching the bag once you get home (and taking it somewhere that recycles plastic film) and storing your costume wrapped in a fabric made of natural fiber, like cotton.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

It’s Friday again! How’s your year going so far?

This is a great time to…

Organize your costume closet!

Pull everything out and decide what still suits you and what can be sold, remade, or given away. Decide if your current organizational system is working for you and if it’s not, try something new. Then put everything away and congratulate yourself!

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is a good one for you!

Often early in the new year we look forward by making resolutions (which I don’t care for) or set ting goals (which I do). I’m going to suggest a look backward for today’s tip:

Look at what you’ve accomplished over the past year.

Every month I write up a summary of my activity for my Patrons, so they can see what they’re been supporting. In January I sum up the entire year and I’m often quite amazed at how much I did. Give it a try — I suspect you’ll be amazed too.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

As we reach the end of the year, I am so grateful for all of you who follow my creative endeavors — here, at the Kitchen Cabinet Project, in print, on Patreon, on YouTube, and in real life.

One of my barre instructors ends every class with…

Expect nothing; appreciate everything.

which I think is a nice thought on which to end the year.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! This is a crazy time of the year and I’m grateful you’ve taken the time to read this brief missive. That said, here’s your tip!

Go out and see live entertainment.

I’ve probably given you this tip before, but it bears repeating. In the past several weeks, I’ve seen a variety of different shows, from Shakespeare to sideshow, and it reminded me just how great live performances are.

The performers are energized by the audience and vice versa. There’s just something exciting about being in a space with a bunch of other people who are all there to enjoy themselves. And you never know what will happen with a live performance…

Live entertainment was hit really hard by the pandemic and is still struggling. Your ticket supports performers financially and your attendance supports them emotionally.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 19 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.