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…
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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…
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
Novel Is The Theme…
What, exactly, does a best-selling author offer up after Big Little Lies? Yeah, that one. The one that spawned the can't get enough, drop-your-jaw short series on the small screen? If you're Liane Moriarty, you scoff, and pen Nine Perfect Strangers, the focus of our 2019 January Duchess Dolls Book Club. We've done the self-help… Continue reading Novel Is The Theme…
More Lessons From The Chickens…
Long about June or July, I blinked and missed a major "thing." Ariana Grande tweeted that Pete Davidson has a big...you know. Not that anyone cares about the ramblings of a bratty, self-important donut vandal. It did, though, spawn an addition to the lexicon. I am schooled by Chickens of various ages nodding in unison… Continue reading More Lessons From The Chickens…
Brooding Book Club…
Every once in a while an old school lust washes over us; a harkening back to a time when drama, foreboding and lost love filled our wretched souls. What the hell? This month Book Club goes classic--as in Jane Eyre--this girl's favorite gothic, guy keeps somebody in the attic, hero is a brute novel from… Continue reading Brooding Book Club…
Batman Is My Soulmate…
The Dolls discuss the perils of online dating, needy beaus and husbands and frustration over constant care of "him" and his needs. Two Dolls relate recent relationship arguments. Pfft. Exhaustive research provides the solution. I'm marrying Batman. The caped crusader is, indeed, my soul mate. He just may be the perfect man. Need proof? When… Continue reading Batman Is My Soulmate…
Soul Food…
If you're of the female persuasion and not feeling a bit exhausted with the news of late, thank Sweet Baby Jesus you're just not paying attention. For the rest of us, some offerings from those skilled with words. Some thoughts to help us lighten the load and some just for fun. "Women and cats will… Continue reading Soul Food…
Why Be A Lady? Horrors…
One of the Dolls, sweet as can be, sends an article, "Why Would I Want To Be A Lady?" She's a fellow Cotillion chick. After I called out for the butler to fetch my smelling salts and picked myself up from the floor, I phoned to thank her. Many do believe etiquette has left the… Continue reading Why Be A Lady? Horrors…
Online Fibbers…Oh My
Seems the single Dolls are none too happy about the boys' grievances. Not following? Last week, the boys expressed confusion as to what it is, exactly, girls want. While they didn't care for "everything," they did get an earful from the ladies. And the boys shot back with a list of their own. Refresher. On… Continue reading Online Fibbers…Oh My
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