Category: Bonjour Duchess Dolls

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…

It wouldn’t be a holiday, or any festivity, without a YaYa celebration. Not in the know? The YaYas are a collection of eight, varied and different girls with friendship in common. And a love of wine. And parties. And clothes. And pearls. And happiness. And a holiday white elephant every year featuring our “favorite things.”… Continue reading A YaYa Holiday…

Adding to the Regular Girl’s Favorites List, we can’t forget recipes since most regular girls do a fair amount of the cooking. Okay, okay, I take some heat from my kitchenista friends that I am less than a stellar cook (you know who you are) but I do have a couple of specialties for which… Continue reading Comfort Food…