Whither Civility, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:52am
I don’t miss formal much at all. I don’t really care what fork someone uses for their fish, nor in what direction they scoop their
July 2, 2016
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Entertaining
A Small But Abundant Garden Party, In Green, Pink And Aqua – With A Bit Of Gold
The party for my stepmother was beautiful. A little gem of a fête. Spring green tablecloths, white chairs, turquoise and mint Chinese lanterns in the
July 1, 2016
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Entertaining
Happy Birthday Brigitte, Or, Saturday Morning At 7:28am
Today we’re hosting a back yard party for my stepmother. She turned 75 a couple of weeks ago, and while someone may deserve a fête
June 25, 2016
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Gardening
Meanwhile, In The Garden, Light Comes And Goes
The back yard is green. It’s hydrangea time. Yeah, they are leggy, pruning mistake. Lesson learned. Leslie asked me how my white roses are doing. In
June 24, 2016
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Everyone Thinks They Are The Good Guys, Or, Saturday Morning at 7:45am
It has come to my attention that everyone thinks they’re the good guys. I ran across this video, which is political, so let me sum
June 18, 2016
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Travel
What A Very Tired Person Who Needs To Recuperate Wears For Three Days And Nights In Napa
Last week my husband and I went up to Napa for a few nights. We stayed, as we have before, at the Carneros Inn. I
June 17, 2016
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And One More Happy Thing: Cheekie Winner
Ann Beverly, the Julie Hewett Cheekie blush is yours! Send me an email at the skyepeale address, with your mailing address, and I’ll send it
June 11, 2016
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Volunteering, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:26am
So here’s something happy. Back in 2015 I watched all of The Wire, and decided I needed to volunteer in a challenged school district. As
June 11, 2016
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Makeup & Skincare
Makeup For Running Out The Door Every Day, If You So Choose, Especially When You Are Over 50
Prepare for a strange but true linkage. The effects from stress of my mother’s move and care have surprised me. One of the most pronounced
June 9, 2016
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Can’t Even Come Up With A Title, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:44am
Just sitting here on the sofa, listening to the Pandora Worldbeat station. Vaguely-Argentine guitar played by a guy named Johannes Linstead. I thought he might
June 4, 2016
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Style
Net-A-Porter, The Sale
Hi guys. As we’ve learned, now is possibly the best time of the year for a bargain. In that vein, Net-a-porter, the best high-end online
June 2, 2016
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Home
The Perfect Set Of Outdoor Furnishings – For This Part Of The World
I generally prefer my gardens unfurnished. No statues or windchimes, no mirror balls. That way I can pretend I live on a high lonely hill, looking
June 1, 2016
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