Mar 24, 2009

The Rite of Spring

In 1913 the Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, premiered The Rite of Spring (English translation). Saying it caused quite a stir, would be putting it mildly. It caused an all out riot. The rhythms were primitive and asymmetrical. There was discord and dissonance in the melodies. The dance was violent depicting wild pagan rituals. Fistfights broke out among the audience. The Paris police were summoned and the composer who fled the theater mid-scene was reported to be inconsolable. I feel Igor’s… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Stuck On You…

As I was clicking around on Etsy I found these lovely stickers, etc. They are all by LittleBeanBoutique. I found some clever ideas that I thought I would share and since they were new to me perhaps they will be to you too. 🙂The pictures link to the item’s webpage. No question about this one. It’s in the shopping cart.Perfect for the non-decorated chocolate chip cookies in the cello bag.Just fold the bag over and place the label.With my monicker… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Merci! Grazie! Arigato! Thanks! :)

This IS my lucky day!Thank you to Preppy 101, author extraordinaire,of All Things Southern & Preppyfor the tag on this unique award. I love Preppy 101’s blog and along with hundreds of her ‘BF’s’, we certainly know a good thing when we read it!She is delightful, positive, informative and her comments are always a reflection of her graciousness. Thank you, dear fellow “Fab & Fifty & Nifty”for thinking of me and tagging me with a fun award and activity. I… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Baby Boomers Unite!

If you can read the bottom line of this award without your ‘cheaters’ then it could mean you are not at this majestic demographic yet! Yes, you are fabulous, but “fab AND fifty”?Maybe in a few more years, dearies. 😉 Thank you to SJN who has bestowed this honor upon me and let me tell you about her…not only does she have one fab blog, but TWO! See what can be accomplished at ‘our age’ ladies? We are just hitting… [Read More]

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Mar 19, 2009

Decisions…decisions…

Vera Bradley Spring 2009Perfectly pink? or… Freshly picked green? (S., show me yours, come on girlfriend… 🙂 )

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Mar 19, 2009

What’s In Your Easter Basket?

How cute is this? There is also an apron for mother and daughter.Mommy’s could have a different meaning to Daddy.😉 Oh my! And speaking of Peeps… love ’em? Now you can craft with your Peeps and eat them too.A 96-page book on everything Peeps.There are instructions how to make a wreath for your door!“Welcome and grab a Peep on your way in”. If you go around humming –“Pansies and pine tree and pearls – oh my!”,then these are a must… [Read More]

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Mar 18, 2009

The 180 Billion Dollar K Run

This is how I felt after listening to the AIG Congressional hearings today.I happened to turn them on before heading out. At first I could not tear myself away but there came a point I decided I could not make it to the finish line.I am frustrated.I am angry.I am exhausted.If I wasn’t feeling all these things I would actually be encouraged by the non-partisan collective of those on the committee. Recently a friend shared with me her mixed feelings… [Read More]

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Mar 18, 2009

YUM!

Pick your flavor… …strawberry… …chocolate… … or vanilla. Made in Spain. (Where else?)2 1/4″ in back and 3/4″ up front.Perfect proportions. My friend and I were wistfully talking about our collection of Pappagallo espadrilles and how we missed them. We missed everything about these classic and quintessential preppy unpadded shoes – how eventually our big toe would wear through the upper canvas forcing us to buy a new pair. We even missed the Jacques Cohen’s where the jute insole would… [Read More]

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Mar 17, 2009

Thanks Preppy Player & “7 Things You’ve Ever (never) Wanted To Know About…”

Thank you Preppy Player, for the thoughtful blog acknowledgment and shout out. Since I listed my seven favorite things in a recent post, and Preppy mentioned getting to know me better, I am going to shake up the rules a bit and list seven things that only a few people might know about me. Did you know….. 1. Why “Pink Martinis and Pearls?” Although I rarely imbibe (really), I might have a cocktail if we go out for dinner with… [Read More]

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Mar 13, 2009

“Thanks Suzi, I needed this…”

How many of us have a friend who keeps us in mind when they shop and will say, “I have found something for you that has your name all written all over it”? Dear friend,You are the wind beneath my Discover card.

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