Tom Ford Saves the Day!

I was experiencing a not so great Christmas Eve Day... And knowing that my lovely husband won't be home until late doesn't help.
But I'm glad to be home to collect my thoughts.  And finally spend some quality time with new MacBook.  And look!  I found Tom Ford on the Charlie Rose show discussing A Single Man.  A dog lover in a great suit talking about filmmaking in a humble and yet insightful way. "Style without Substance? Meaningless." Me likey!

I have to admit, I didn't give Ford's directorial debut too much creedence, but rave reviews, costumes by Arianne Phillips and Colin Firth? I'm in!! And for whatever reason, after a day feeling sort of, discouraged and not full of peace of earth, thinking about art and creation is giving me back Goodwill towards Men. Well, a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses wouldn't hurt either....

Romantic Future

Seems I've spent some time ruminating on my romantic future. Will I ever remarry? Who will it be? Will my shoes be fierce?

.. Well, I am happy to announce, in as official capacity as I can muster in this age of technology, that my romantic future has finally arrived. In less than 24 hours, I will be married to the man of my proverbial dreams and in My Beloved City no less!

He is tall and dashing, a snappy dresser (if you like the Early Soccer Hooligan look.), mouth like a sailor, makes me laugh my @ss off, and most impressive of all, knows what I'm talking about when I say I'm going to wear Trina Turk. After wasting too much time trying to pretend we could move on without each other, Mike and I are taking life by the horns, looking it in the eyes, and punching it in the face.

Thank you to everyone's love, support, blessings, and general all-around good tidings! We love you right back and hope to celebrate with grand panache next year with all of you.

Until then, watch out City Hall, here we come!!!
PS. Yes, my shoes are indeed, Fierce....

On the First Day of Christmas...

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. I haven't heard anything crazy come through the grapevine, so I'm going on the assumption everyone is safe, sound, and full.

So now we begin the Holiday Swing. Lots of whirly twirly going on in Deezy-land, but for now let's focus just on distractions, mmmkay???

Daydreaming about fantastical gifts is a favorite hobby of mine. And Christmas is a perfect time to practice imagining what shows up under the tree with a big red bow on it. So, someone please buy me Jonathan Adler's Gossip Bench for Christmas; y'know, in the spirit of giving....

Small Rant

You know... I get it.
Healthcare is an absolute mess in this country. And I'm glad that citizens are speaking up (assuming of course these protesters aren't dispatched by special interest groups) but where were these people when the Bear Sterns of the world went kaput? Where were the voices decrying the defense of our Constitution when the president sent our young men to War?
..... As you were.......

Mad (Wo)Men

*sigh*

I couldn't help it! I Mad Men'd myself....

Welcome Home!!!!

In the words of Current TV, welcome home Laura and Euna. We are so very happy and grateful to have you back.

Bastille Day Mes Amis!

Aujourd'hui, c'est le quatorze juillet...

So Happy Bastille Day Y'all!!!

For whatever odd reason (and with me there are plenty!), I have always remembered this phrase. It was the very first phrase I learned in French class, back in 7th Grade, and it has just stuck with me. Can you believe it? Six years of French and all I can remember is a phrase I can really only use once a year. ......