Author: Lisa

Mon Avis, Mon Amis

Today I bring you excellent news from the blogosphere. ELS is writing again at Mon Avis, Mon Amis. She’s one of the best writers out

Style

Are Neon Soles A Trend?

An observation. You know “bucks.” right? Usually beige suede oxford style men’s shoes with a pinkish-tan sole? Like this? Known as a white buck, when

Interviewed On The Career Clinic

Here’s the interview guys. It’s not short, I’m answering questions about growing up with money. I hope you enjoy it. I am curious to know

Style

The Blues Are Back In Town: Fashion Week 2012

From all reports, if you hanker after blue, come Spring 2013 you’ll be a very happy camper. And I’m talking true blue – honest-to-goodness, full-pigment

India

Blind, Sick, Crippled. India, 1982.

So then what happened? Two months into a three-month trip through India? I wrote, April 7th, 1982 Ease continues. Flew from Calcutta to Bagdogra, after

A Few Words Of Explanation And An Index

Heads up. Tomorrow’s post is another installment in the story of my 1982 travels through India. Since I haven’t done one of these since last

What do the Knittel cottages at Carneros Inn look like?
Travel

The Carneros Inn, Redux

Well hello everyone! I hope you had a lovely Labor Day holiday, if you’re in the US. If you’re in Europe or Asia, I hope

Style

When Your Pop Of Color Is A Garage Door

I fought valiantly against pencil skirts and pumps.  At least this go-round, this decade. But pencil skirts have always been my destiny. We all have