The March Hare: Winter '06
Issue 47

Every Little Bit • Knitting • Dignified Poncho • Cat House • Ask a Rabbit • Hey/Hay! • Roof Interview • Nature Corner

Dignified Poncho

by Chester

There are some who say the poncho is the indulgent garb of pop-hippies, some who say it's an example of cultural thievery, and others who find it unbearably silly-looking. Or so I'm told - I was born only last July.

You humans. Don't recognize a good and simple thing when you see it. Sure, the Fashion Poncho is sort of ridiculous. Isn't all fashion? I look great in my bare essentials, is all I'm saying.

But I recognize that your lack of fur is a huge problem, and if you don't mind my saying so, a design flaw. Alas, even I, knowing that furriness is next to dogliness, occasionally need some insulation boosting.

And when I do, I'll tell you what - I wear my trusty poncho. The ones you all can wear are even more elegant in their simplicity. It's a blanket with a slit cut in it. Ingenious! It can add the final layer on the outside with just a strip of cloth for a belt. Loose enough to trap dead air, big enough to fit over just about anything. When you take it off, you have another cover for the bed, with barely any cold infiltration since the head-slit closes up as you unfold the garment. What sweater or pair of blue jeans can match that? Talk about practical.

While I'm at it, please let's talk about practicality. Layers are a beautiful thing. They're your plumage. Like birds, you guys have to fluff to keep warm. Now, it doesn't show off your figure or your sleek apparel aesthetic, but it shows something much more important. Your character, you sensible individual. You can still walk to work in midwinter; you keep your house temperature low. Plus, you're not afraid to give someone a chuckle. That's a brave person, indeed. (Just normal on the dog scale, but brave on the human one.)

I say: "Row-roo-arooow! Rrou." Translated, that's, "Re-assert the dignity of the poncho! Bring back practicality! And flannel long underwear with the butt-flap.

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Tips to Stay Toasty Putting on more clothes is a stupidly simple way to conserve energy. You can feel comfortable exercising outside through more of the winter, and save on your heating in the home. Why not do it, then? Layer up Make sure you have warm socks, hat, scarf, and gloves Keep your core extra-cozy, while sparing your arms impediment, with a vest Wool is wonderful; even wet, it insulates; there are less-itchy blends available now (from Grandma) Wear your rubbers

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