Viva Le French...bread. Today is National French Bread Day. Could there be a more deserving morsel with which to bestow the honor? French bread. Swoon. You aren't thinking just an ordinary baguette? Mais non. Start your day with a pain au chocolat--a chocolate croissant. Or two. Fresh from the oven. The flakes, the chocolate. A… Continue reading Viva Le French…
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What If This Were A Penis?…
Poor, pitiful teensy breast smushed between a metal plate and the plastic thingy that follows the chest wall making the squash more effective. Hold your breath. A thought: What would happen if this were a penis? "Stand up straight please. Move a bit closer to the machine. Just a bit closer. Ooh, closer still. Rest… Continue reading What If This Were A Penis?…
Do It In A Day Book Club…
I read this book in a day. Do we need to say more about this month's Duchess Dolls Book Club offering? No kidding, The plan was to sit for a few minutes with a cup of coffee. By sundown I had left the chair only to use the rest room--to freshen my lipstick of course.… Continue reading Do It In A Day Book Club…
A Day To Honor The Dress…
A keen-eyed reader informs that yesterday was National Dress Day. My face flashes red at my ignorance. How could such a day exist and I am unawares? I feel heat rise at the excitement of being able to discuss dresses. Be a good girl and get my fan. Dresses go back to ancient Mesopotamia. They… Continue reading A Day To Honor The Dress…
It’s In The Eyes Gaga…
Can we talk about the look? You know, the one at the Oscars. Lady Gaga, goddess of talent, is all angel singing--the way she did tributing Julie Andrews a few years ago--taking our breath away, per usual. Bradley Cooper joins her at the piano to duet the hell out of their Oscar winning song. And… Continue reading It’s In The Eyes Gaga…
Is There A Whole New Jeep In Your Future?…
Is there a whole new Jeep in your future? According to the latest reports Jeep is expanding production to build new three-row SUVs as well as plug-in Hybrids. The plans include all your favorites: The Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and a three row version of the Grand Cherokee. Those in the know say the hybrids will… Continue reading Is There A Whole New Jeep In Your Future?…
What of Mademoiselle Choupette?
Tuesday, Karl Lagerfeld left this world. Chanel-ites drew the shades and lowered their veils. Though he may have been insanely creative and have the work ethic of ten men, his opinions catapulted the man over the top. He veered into hated territory when pronouncing Adele fat. Mademoiselle Choupette may tame your hatred. What will become… Continue reading What of Mademoiselle Choupette?
35 Years…
Remembering wedding anniversaries is not my best skill. The Norwegian would remind me every week before and then daily. It's not that it didn't matter. It's that I'm the least romantic woman on earth. It occurs to me only yesterday that today is 35 years. Or would be if he hadn't had the bad manners… Continue reading 35 Years…
Boys And Valentines…
Wine and roses day ladies! Did you get your wine, champagne, chocolate dipped strawberries, reservations, LBD? The prep alone is exhausting. Want to make it less so? Think about what you want your love to know. Here's some inspiration from inside the hearts of the gentlemen. “That's the thing about girls. Every time they do… Continue reading Boys And Valentines…
Ever Been Lonely?…Meet Eleanor
"I knew what was happening. It was the unscarred piece of my heart. It was just big enough to let in a bit of affection. There was still a tiny bit of room left." This bit of prose induced a single tear to fall to the sheet below my face. It had been hours, propped… Continue reading Ever Been Lonely?…Meet Eleanor
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