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Mimi also gave a very lucid description of the evolution and use of the color wheel which
was created by a chemist in a Paris tapestry factory in the 19th century and subsequently
used by artists. Shadows of colors were their compliments on the color wheel. Same of the Impre-
sionists created their technique around the color wheel. Mimi's question concerned the
yellowing of linens. Salt and lemon were suggested, also placing in the sun or on snow to dry.

Mary Reading Miller had several definitions: "memory" is what we choose to remember, and
"friends" are those who remember what we do.

Anita Ligon wondered when to plant a live Christmas tree. The answer was "now". A live
tree should not be indoors more than a week after which it can be left in the garage for
a
time to minimize shock. It should also have a bucket of water a day after planting.

Caroline Hussman having just arrived from the Cathedral School said they had been
watching a hawk being chased among the towers by other birds. This was quite a sight in the
middle of Washington.

Wendy Lawrence read an article from the New York Times describing the restoration of an
historic Friends Meeting House in Locust Valley, Long Island, built in 1725 and destroyed by
fire in 1985. Without any architectual plans existing, they used photographs and the memories
of long-termed members to rebuild. They also salvaged all the elements they could for use such
as old pine floors, handmade bricks and iron hinges and nails. One year after the fire it
was rededicated.

Neka Thomas had a question: the County Historic Preservation Commission wants to put
Tanglewood on their preservation list which will automatically restrict any family plans for
repair or improvement. What should she do? Caroline suggested calling Bobbi Hahn of the
Historic Preservation Commission before their next meeting.

Kay Metcalfe provided an interesting sequel to this question of an individual's rights
by reading the First Amendment. She suggested adding the phrase "irreverence should be
encouraged. Kay asked if members had seen the article on "black ice" in Modern Maturity. It
is very rare and caused by three weather conditions coming together: a long period of sub-
freezing temperatures during which there is little wind and no snow. This creates a totally
smooth and transparent surface that looks black and is a skater's dream.

Mary Moore Miller passed along some good advice: think well of everybody, take a broad
view of life and humanity, and trivial grievances will give way.

Elizabeth Ligon had a question: where did the expression "to start from scratch" come
from? A few theories were offered, a few heads were scratched, but now one was sure.

Mary Lilliam Moore read an article called "All Aboard the Rouge Line" from Wash. Post magazine describing the
various ways commuters use their commuting time - to apply makeup, to change their jogging
shoes, etc. The article finishes with the thought of the incredible achievements possible
on an Amtrak to New York! Mary Lil had several questions for the Museum. What was the method
for preserving newspaper clippings given at one of our meetings? The secretary will check.
She also had an old merchandise catalogue that had no dates or prices, and old photographs
which she passed around for identification.

There being no special committee reports, new business or announcements, the meeting was
adjourned to Pen-Y-Bryn with Mary Moore Miller in February.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Seiler