Mothering: The Romance Novel, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:52am
I’ve been talking to some mothers recently. I called my own. Such an odd experience, talking to a woman who is losing her memory but
November 22, 2014
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Christmas presents
Family Photography Shoots For Cards, And Gifts, And Art
Towards the end of 2013, for his birthday or maybe Christmas, I gave my brother a family photography session. Last he, my sister-in-law and Cute
November 20, 2014
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Culture of Origin
7 Pieces For A Non-Rustic Thanksgiving Table: Posh, Or Nosh?
Anyone else out there with a fangirl love for table settings? Oh the crystal, oh the gilt, oh the gleam. While I appreciate rustic Thanksgiving
November 17, 2014
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The Privilege Pre-Holiday Season Report To The Board, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:27am
Time for the Privilege Report To The Board, in which I show a few numbers, and discuss issues of strategic concern. I’ve done this before,
November 15, 2014
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Entertaining
One New Piece For The Entertaining Holidays: From Sky’s The Limit To, “Hey! I Could Get That!”
As I’ve said before, if I don’t get myself one new piece for the holidays, I’m prone to a certain wistful regret. Celebrations feel just
November 11, 2014
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Breakfast With Roofers, Or, Saturday Morning at 7:33am
You might think that someone with a roof leak might think to fix said leak before she began painting her house. People be crazy, what
November 8, 2014
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Home
What Color Does A High WASP Paint Her Front Door For Good Feng Shui?
As part of the house fix-up, we’re having everything painted, inside and out. The house exterior has always been light greenish-gray with white trim, the
November 7, 2014
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Uncategorized
Where Can I Find Reasonably Priced Cute Reading Glasses?
Ah, reading glasses. One of the universal experiences of aging, that moment when we reset our daily lives just to be able to see close
November 4, 2014
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Just What Is It About British TV?, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:05am
Just what is it about English television? While I do believe that today’s best fictional experience can be found in American TV series, I enjoy
November 1, 2014
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Uncategorized
Object Of Desire: Even Tomboys Get Cold Necks
Scarves are popular. And well-documented, by Mai Tai, Deja Pseu, and the Hostess, among others. In silk, a hallmark of the Grande Dame. Fringed, purview
October 30, 2014
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Clearing The Ways, And Letting Them Hide
In fashion, I err on the side of repression. I wear less color and flash than my personality might support. High WASPs are like
October 28, 2014
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A Whiteboard Analysis Of Renee Zellweger’s Plastic Surgery, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:29am
As 99% of you probably know, the actress Renee Zellweger had plastic surgery. The Internet opined. My apologies if you are ready to be done
October 25, 2014
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