Author: Duchess Diaries

Wise Words for the Weekend… “Girls who can run in heels should be feared”—Kushandwizdom.tumblr “Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.”—Rocky Balboa ​​ “Only fools let compliments get to their head and criticism get to their heart.”—curiano.com “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the… Continue reading Words To Live By…

New Housewives have arrived. The Housewives of Wherever is my personal crack. The casual eavesdropper would assume I know them well. This Housewives junkie found herself a tad flummoxed with Bravo’s latest installment—the girls from Potomac. Prodding Middle Chicken for info as she just moved from DC where she frequently traveled to Baltimore—Where is Potomac?… Continue reading New Housewives…Squee?

January is chock-full of political happenings. A voyeur, this girl loves to watch faces and reactions in debates, speeches and news conferences. I am especially keen on watching the people behind the people. When Boehner resigned in September, my thoughts were not with the stability of the House. My first thoughts were, “Damn, who am… Continue reading Political Voyeur…

Yoga is on the menu this week. It’s an attempt to say yes, (remember Shonda’s challenge for the year?) and to wrestle back control from cancer, the gift that keeps on giving. So far she’s stolen some of my hearing, my butt and my boobs, not to mention a year of my life and all… Continue reading Yoga Is On The Menu…

Bama won the championship and all is right with the world. The only thing that comes close is Lady Gaga’s dress the night before at the Golden Globes. It’s kind of like Real Housewives, fashion shows, shoes and pearls all rolled up and presented in a lovely box festooned with a perfect bow. ​​ Gaga… Continue reading Roll Tide Gaga…

Shondaland, the magical place where Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy and How To Get Away With Murder are created is a real place. Granted, a place of fairy tales—of Liv and the gladiators and Christina Yang with the voice all women wish they had as well as McDreamy and McSteamy. The woman behind the scenes is Shonda… Continue reading Just Say Yes…

Conversation with the chickens never disappoints. This morning it’s Tinder. Their laughter at some pick-up lines intrigues and I want the scoop. Some people meet their mates on Tinder. People hook up using Tinder—I still can’t get a straight answer as to whether this means they have sex or not. When my daughters inform me people over thirty have… Continue reading Sleuthing Tinder…

A list of the all time top ten New Years Resolutions appeared online yesterday. When cancer is your yearlong partner, resolutions are pretty simple. Learn to appreciate life. Stop and smell the roses, that sort of thing. As for me, the only thing I’m contemplating New Year’s Eve is Bama beating the hell out of… Continue reading What’s On Your List?…

Did no work at all on Tuesday. No blog, no thoughts of writing or moneymaking of any kind. Those with OCD brain understand that most days this is not a good idea. My thoughts can go from success to bag lady faster than Hillary cries out, “vast right wing conspiracy.” ​​ I did it anyway.… Continue reading The Finest Things…

The Duchess woke this morning to find her ever so sparkling wit concerning Mr. Boehner trending on twitter. Check for yourself, #johnboehnersface. Small squee.  Commentary from the dolls is not as political as it is physical: the eyes, the handsome mug and superior tie choice. Did you see the tie the day after in press… Continue reading Trending Men…