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You must be twins
Have you ever worn the same outfit as someone else? In college, I made plans to meet my friend, Erin, at the dining hall for dinner. We were all bundled up in our winter coats, so it wasn’t until we sat down and took our coats off that we realized we were wearing identical shirts and Levi’s jeans. I thought we must’ve looked ridiculous and I chuckled about it all through dinner. Last year, I accompanied my husband to his high school reunion only to discover that I was wearing the same outfit as the wife of one of his classmates. Oh sure, I tried to laugh it off, but she didn’t find it quite as amusing. I spent a good part of the evening trying to distance myself from her so that fewer people would notice. This sort of thing can happen to anyone—even celebrities. When two celebrities wear the same outfit at the same event, they show up in a “Who Wore It Better?” magazine spread for all the world to see. I have yet to show up wearing the same outfit as someone else on the red carpet but there was the time I was in my living room watching news footage of the drug kingpin, El Chapo, handcuffed and surrounded by DEA agents. My reaction as I saw him scuffle along in shackles: “I have those pants!” El Chapo and I were both wearing navy-blue Adidas track pants with neon orange stripes down the sides. What were the odds? I got mine on sale at TJ Maxx years ago. I don’t know where El Chapo got his or whether or not he got a good deal, but I am relatively sure that in that moment, at least, I wore it better.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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Let’s Talk About the Weather!
Monday, April 14
Towson University—University Union Theater
5:30–6 p.m.: Welcome Reception
6–8 p.m.: Program
Extreme heat. Blizzards. Tornadoes. Fires. Hurricanes. Floods. Severe weather is more than just a subject for small talk. Severe weather affects us all. Join local experts to learn about the connection between severe weather, natural hazards, and vulnerability. Find out how emergency management teams work to prepare and help communities in the wake of severe weather. Consider the economic and public health repercussions of severe weather. Finally, learn how you can be better prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings our way.
Each ticket is $25 per person and includes a happy hour reception with hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine, along with parking located in the Union and Towsontown Garages.
Note: This program is open to non-Osher members as well as Osher members.
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National Museum of African American History & Culture
Friday, April 25, Washington D.C.
$55 per person. Includes transportation and gratuities.
Join us for a trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. View the expansive collection of artifacts on display throughout this beautiful museum. Attendees will tour the exhibits at their own pace. There is a lot to take in! The museum is set up so that the viewer can start in the history galleries found in the lower levels and proceed up to the culture galleries at the top level. The museum’s mission is centered on sharing the unvarnished truth of African American history and culture. Lunch is on your own at the Sweet Home Café located in the museum.
Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from Greenspring Shopping Center (2801 Smith Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21209) and returns at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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Osher 2025 Summer Series
Wednesdays starting May 28
$125 all-inclusive flat rate
Summer will be here before you know it! The Osher 2025 Summer Series is open to members and non-members (a great time to introduce a friend to Osher!) The program includes in-person and online lectures. The in-person presentations will meet at TU in the Liberal Arts building. Parking will be in the adjacent parking garage. In addition to the in-person lectures, we will be offering online livestreamed lectures that are produced by Osher at Dartmouth College. We hope you’ll take part in this robust summer program!
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Summer Osher Online 6-week Courses
Through a special collaboration with the Osher National Resource Center, we are offering 6-week online courses. These courses meet via Zoom and each is 90 minutes long. Space is limited, so register early. Each course is $80. Osher membership is required. Join or renew now for the 2024–2025 membership year (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025).
- The Economics of Public Policy Issues starts July 8
- Behind Those Baby Blues: The Films of Paul Newman starts July 8 with Arnold Blumberg
- History of Beer starts July 8
- Demystifying Energy Security starts July 9
- Public Health Across the Lifespan starts July 9
- Architectural Oddities starts July 10
- 100 Years of Magic: The Disney Legacy and Influence starts July 10
- Stories of Adventure: The Norse Sagas starts July 16
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Support Osher at Towson University. Your tax-deductible contribution helps to provide a rich experience for our members and a vibrant, affordable program for years to come.
Donate online through the link below. If you prefer to donate by check, please make check payable to “Towson University Foundation, Inc.” and note Osher fund in the memo line. Mail to: Towson University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219.
If you would like to honor a friend or loved one with a donation in their memory, please consider supporting Osher at Towson University with a gift to the Osher Excellence Fund.
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