Today's topic was supposed to be, "Old dogs unafraid of new tricks." And then Oscar died. If us old dogs don't have to learn new tricks living without the influence of Oscar de la Renta, we don't know the definition of challenge. Grey Goose in hand, I wipe away a tear as the words of… Continue reading Old Dogs Learn to Live Without Oscar…
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Part 2: Hold Onto Your Hats…
8:48 PM "Men invest in business," she says. "Women, we want the business but we look for two for one deals. American marketing companies have been very successful brainwashing us to forget we intuitively know value when we see it.” “Women are much worse afflicted by inelastic expectations than men. We believe in fairy tales.… Continue reading Part 2: Hold Onto Your Hats…
The Tale of The Green Bra…
6:48 PM We get one jaunt to the sex shop and it's back to business. The Fixer says even writers must learn business; no matter our biggest goal is just to wear pearls again. She begins somberly. Seventy-two percent of businesses--shops, nonprofits, products, services-- fail within the first three years. That's not to say some… Continue reading The Tale of The Green Bra…
Let’s Talk Toys Ladies…
Visited the toy store today. Took Contractor girl with me. Good news and bad news. Good news: Now I get it. Bad news: Turns out it's illegal to film in a sex toy shop so you'll have to don your imagination bonnet and follow my lead. I spent a good deal of time in the… Continue reading Let’s Talk Toys Ladies…
A Duchess Is Born…
7:18 PM Today, I gave birth. It was an easier labor than my ten-pound behemoth chickens, but this time my brain hurts instead of my, well, you know. Amour De Ma Vie launched my new life after The Norwegian died in the woods on a sunny day. To come full circle, there must be forward… Continue reading A Duchess Is Born…
And Now This?…
Can I write a summary for television? I guess so. Evidently, we're taking this show on the road. Advisor Girl informs me we're going to television. At this point, who the hell am I to argue? It's just a nationally syndicated talk show with a well known host. No biggie. Never say you can't do… Continue reading And Now This?…
Do You Hear The Angels Singing?…
10:16 PM Fall fashion comes late to those living upon the sun's surface. It is mid-October before the weather breaks enough to consider a boot, sleeve or jewel-toned cardi. Listening to a trending fashion report while applying my outside face, the heart flutters. There are a number of interesting mentions but one is so very… Continue reading Do You Hear The Angels Singing?…
Ladies, We’re Talking Business…
9:52 PM We talk business. How to master it, make money and create the lives of which we dream. We touch on lots of personal stuff since that's got to squidge itself out of the way. But with The Fixer, it's mostly business. Listen up girls, she says women need be more mindful. Advisor Girl… Continue reading Ladies, We’re Talking Business…
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