Women adore our alone time. Seems more and more the older we get. Nothing beats snuggling with a sweet kitten, taking in a Netflix murder, or the Bridgerton mirror scene on repeat--oh my! A gal pal and I keep trying to schedule lunch or dinner. A doctor's appointment, work, event must-dos, family obligations, and life's… Continue reading The Afternoon Visit…
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Nashville Calling…
Hello. Nashville calling. Chicken and music will steal your soul. The place Baby Chicken calls home is charming, fun, and famous, to be sure. Some girls are known to swoon when they hit the South. Roll Tide. Others of us join the fray, can speak Southern with the best of them, and dance the night… Continue reading Nashville Calling…
Giving Away A Chicken…
The weekend featured the marriage of Baby Chicken and Southern Boy. A mix of joy, exhilaration, and festivity gave way to exhaustion and a cold. Either this mother is losing her party pants longevity or is just plain getting old. But then I am reminded that each time a cold, flu, or cancer strikes, I… Continue reading Giving Away A Chicken…
It’s The Collection That Counts…
Felled by allergies, I spend a sick day watching Netflix. Yup, like when we were little. Snuggled up in a blanket on the couch. Netflix is offering Sex And The City for those who never had HBO. It's caused a stir amongst Gen Z so I thought I'd re-check it out. You know, for research.… Continue reading It’s The Collection That Counts…
The Answer Is Easy…
A debate rages on TikTok. The harbinger of all things trendy and important to our existence finds itself on the losing end of man versus woman. Women are listing the many reasons they do not need, want, or desire a man in their lives. Men are calling bullshit. And they're mad. One gal says a… Continue reading The Answer Is Easy…
Did Someone Say Botox?…
Someone punched her Botox V-card. Result-why the hell did I wait so long? I, and my lineless forehead, are feeling kinda special, especially after waving goodbye to those nasty 11s. Since I waited sooo long to start, the forehead is not lineless but pretty close. Word is it gets better with time and frequency. Eyebrow… Continue reading Did Someone Say Botox?…
Celeb Coming Through…
California, amongst its many hallmarks, is home to a plethora of celebrities. On any given day, you may spy an FP (famous person) on the street or in a restaurant. Mostly, they are much smaller in real life and have over large heads for their tiny bodies. And they are impossibly thin. San Diego, mecca… Continue reading Celeb Coming Through…
Inner Karen Emerges…
Baby Pea, Grand Bears 1 and 3, and this girl traveled to attend Grand Bear 2's second birthday. Got there, celebrated with a visit from the uber-famous in the under-ten set, Elsa, and settled in for the drive back. With me so far? The stop for food is a bit sketch. Baby Pea and I… Continue reading Inner Karen Emerges…
Valentine Evolution…
When the love of your life drops dead, Valentine's Day looks different. Its evolution is a bit like grief. At first, it's sad. Then angry. Then sad. Then depressed. Then sad. Then accepting. Then, eventually, meh. It's Valentine's Day. The three a.m. wake up and worry about the world last eve ended up reflective. Women… Continue reading Valentine Evolution…
Where’s My Fur?…
Some do not look back on the late eighties and nineties with disdain. We have appreciation and respect for big hair, jingling bracelets, gold layered necklaces, and the elevating nature of fur--faux, of course, we're not barbarians. Trousers were black and wide, with cinched, high waists. Versace silk blouses screamed color. Heels were high and… Continue reading Where’s My Fur?…
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