‘Hattitude’: Black cap with decorative pins

One of my co-workers gave me this hat, which is great for wearing decorative pins. In this picture, it features a button displaying two sour-faced critics who ask, “But is it art?”, my Toastmasters International lapel pin and a cloissone Autism Awareness pin.

Braid donated to Locks of Love

On May 23, 2009, I had my braid of more than 10 years cut off to donate to Locks of Love. Kerry G. at A Beautiful You in Middletown did the shearing. Locks of Love makes hairpieces for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. For more information, visit www.locksoflove.org/donate.html.

Dealing with media requires its own fluency

Since July 2008, I’ve been in charge of publicity for the Tenacious Talkers, local club 8731 of Toastmasters International. I’ve submitted several press releases about our club’s activities.

‘Hattitude’: Reversible paisley-and-striped hat

I made this hat out of fleecy fabric. The shell is paisley and the lining is stripes. But it’s reversible so I could wear it the other way if I wanted to. As a bonus, I’m holding a kitten!

‘Hattitude’: Hand-made Tudor flat cap

The best hats are the ones that I make myself. Here is a Tudor flat cap, pieced together out of favorite fabrics in shades of green and brown.

Originally posted to “Hattitude” photo album on Facebook

Repeat broadcast of Temple Grandin interview

The interview with Temple Grandin on Chloe Karl's Earth Wise repeats at 8 p.m. tonight on KPFZ 88.1 FM.

— Cynthia Parkhill (@CynthiaParkhill) May 4, 2009