A Sigh Of Relief At Quiet, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:53am
Ah. It’s quiet here. The first Saturday in some time that I’m alone in the house. Even though my tree still has to be un-baubled,
January 7, 2012
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Culture of Origin
Towards A Broad Definition Of “One Of Us”
(November 18, 2013: Captain’s log. This is by far the most controversial piece I ever posted. Ironically, I meant to analyze my acculturated reactions and
January 5, 2012
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Travel
A Review Of The Four Seasons, Maui
The holidays are done. Kitchen counters and office desks reclaim us. What better time to daydream? How about a brief tour of luxury Aloha? Yes?
January 3, 2012
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Style
Going Forward To A Fancy Restaurant With Friends
Let’s pretend we are going to eat lunch, New Year’s Day, with a group of women friends. Let’s make it extraordinary by pretending we’ll be
January 1, 2012
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Some Salsa For Christmas, Or, Saturday Morning At 10:19am
Come Christmas morning, I had no salsa. Let’s back up. I’ve been hosting Christmases, and Thanksgivings, and dinner parties, on and off for 30 years.
December 31, 2011
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Uncategorized
Happy Holidays!
For any other last-minuters like me, I figured out a way to wrap two related presents. Tulle is the answer. I was inordinately pleased with
December 24, 2011
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Career
Should You Go To Work When You Are Sick?
Two weeks ago, I got sick. Fell sick on Friday, remained sick enough that I couldn’t go to work the Monday after Thanksgiving. However, the
December 15, 2011
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The Stretch And Nubble Of Business Casual Jackets
If you work in a business casual environment, or just want to polish up your style ’round town, I believe two types of jackets work
December 14, 2011
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Fierce at 50
“But I Feel 40,” Or, Saturday Morning at 8:32am
Well good morning everyone. Last night we had my company’s Holiday Party. I wore the Narciso Rodriguez dress, again, and got my hair up onto
December 10, 2011
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Jewelry
What Earrings Does One Wear With A Hello Kitty Necklace?
High WASPs have always been a bit afeared of semi-precious stones. Amethysts were OK, set in faded 10K gold. And nice, big aquamarines, emerald-cut of
December 8, 2011
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Weddings
Buy A Wedding Planning Book For Christmas
Surely you suspect that someone you know, perhaps your sister, or your daughter, or niece, might get engaged this Christmas. Maybe it’s something you’re thinking
December 7, 2011
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Literature & the Arts
In The Age Of Digital, Paper Must Needs Become Art
See that glossy, golden, glowing No. 5 ? I think I received it in the latest edition of American Vogue, slipped inside the covering plastic
December 6, 2011
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