Today I Learned

That a new red dress can provide more happiness than nearly anything.

I got a new red dress. It's nicer than the one pictured here. It's a heavy-ish rayon, with this swingy full skirt that starts from under the bust, in the current fashion. It has tight sleeves to the elbow, and is a declarative, fabulous crimson color.

Wow. I forgot how much a really good piece of clothing can do for your state of mind.