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Informative tales, powerful lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments from 25+ years
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sunday wondering


sunday wondering

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
Share Thanks for reading Lori’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Living in the…

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The Fire


The Fire

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
The tip of the candle’s flame barely kissed the mattress, but it was enough to ignite a furious inferno that…

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Life Without Bras


Life Without Bras

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
I’ve been working since I was 15 years old. First jobs were the usual mothers’ helper/babysitter jobs, progressing to selling…

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Spring 2019


Spring 2019

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
The months of April, May and June are Bra Tender’s busiest, with proms, weddings, graduations, numerous theatrical awards shows and…

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Election Eve


Election Eve

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published it’s as if the whole world is holding its…

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And, cut!


And, cut!

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
In August 1999 I decided that I was going to start a business, BraTenders, to supply Broadway, film, and television…

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reminiscing


reminiscing

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
In 1984, a few days after Sami and I had our fracas in the bathroom, I returned home, tail tucked,…

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So, what now?


So, what now?

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
After years of agonizing over decisions that are difficult to make, and the struggle to know, understand, and accept that…

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The Gift


The Gift

April 1, 2026 | by Admin
Christmas 2009 The Indian food arrived via a yellow slickered delivery man, and the smells of cumin, garlic and ginger, …

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