Fall fashion, for the first time in a while, is looking up. Boobs are encased. Asses are not rotund and the classic pump is back. Can I get a hallelujah? Were getting a look at monochromes, strappy heels, the end of platforms, structured statement jackets and beautiful outerwear to make the heart beat faster. … Continue reading Can I Get A Hallelujah…
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Duchess Dolls In Biz…
Most Duchess Dolls are badass girls making a difference, either in their communities, schools, homes or businesses. A few have some offerings for the Dolls. Miss Karen, the sweetest doll ever, who does The Duchess’ nails is offering all the dolls $10 off any service. Yep, you heard that right. Tell her you saw it… Continue reading Duchess Dolls In Biz…
The Child Whisperer Is Out…
Generally a child whisperer, it is rare I’m caught on the wrong side of a toddler. A two-year-old, however, got the best of me on a cross-country flight last week. I’m as surprised as anyone the chubby cheeked towhead did not claim my heart. Surprised because I, unlike most of my girls, am not a… Continue reading The Child Whisperer Is Out…
You Had Me At Built-In Vac…
When the chickens were little I wavered between wanting a nice car and, well, having three children who filled the back end of whatever I used to haul them around with goldfish crackers, cheerios and an occasionally half sucked lollipop stuck to the car mat. I resisted a minivan because, well, I tried even then… Continue reading You Had Me At Built-In Vac…
That Certain Age…
Women of a certain age are coming into their own. A “second act” movement is under foot. Unlike our mothers, we refuse to shut up and be good. We refuse to adhere to a set of rules defined for us by generations past. We refuse to accept a singular definition of feminism and prefer to… Continue reading That Certain Age…
What Stays In Vegas…
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…except when with Sisterella, Middle Chicken and her doll, Lawyer Boy. Shows, good food, drink and be merry. Oh and meet Bethenny. Yep, that Bethenny. The New York mouth that never stops. The woman talks so fast her words could outrun a cheetah. Meandering through The Palazzo and my… Continue reading What Stays In Vegas…
Wine Is The Only Answer…
Three cups of coffee paired with Sunday morning political shows makes me an expert in foreign policy, the needs of the electorate and who should be president. Just kidding, no one on either ticket should be president. This morning’s news flurry features the DNC emails. Is Hillary, in her best $12,500 jacket, ready to be… Continue reading Wine Is The Only Answer…
Virtual Test Drive…A Real Thing
I run into a friend who took a trip to meet my favorite car dealer, Big Al. He tells me all about his experience. Just as I said he would, he had a great time—a first for car buying, got the deal he was after and was most impressed taking the virtual test drives before… Continue reading Virtual Test Drive…A Real Thing
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad…
A year since radiation and chemo comes and goes. Garbled speech remains. It’s better. It’s just not normal. Curiosity, or nosiness, gets the best of some and they make inquiries. “Are you wearing Invisalign?” “Were you once deaf?” “Um, no?” comes my quizzical answer. “Oh, ‘cuz it sounds like you were once deaf… Continue reading Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad…
Real News…Really
You can no longer buy human skulls on ebay. Damn. It’s just one thing crossing my desk this week. Want more? People had to be asked not to search for Pokemon in the Holocaust Museum. Really? Do they not have mothers? Two men in California fell off a cliff searching for the elusive little creatures.… Continue reading Real News…Really
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