Someday….

MY god.

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When the schneken beckons

I believe very whole-heartedly in the free sample. Sure when I was younger I would say, “Yes, sir. I would love a free sample!” And then I would trot away thinking, “SUCKER!” But now, I am realizing their true value. In fact, I have recently even paid a few bucks for a perfume sample. Why? [...]

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Got to pick a bottle or two

While fragrance is fun (and liquor is quicker), sometimes just the bottle will do for a thrill. These are my favorite perfume bottles (scent not taken into consideration). 1. Lolita Lempicka Is it an apple? Who knows!? It’s etched in gold. It looks so delicate and yet dangerous. I love this purpley crystalline intricate bottle. [...]

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Falling in love with love

So I’m starting to see where my comfort zone in perfume is. Let me just give you the descriptions of a few that I either own or shortlisted, and then I’ll tell you the title: It has a lightly floral fragrance, blending Jasmine, Lavender, Egyptian Musk, and Passionflower. Our scent includes a secret herbaceous ingredient, [...]

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Flight of the Betsybee

I wandered down to Daley Plaza today to check out the farmer’s market. In the heat of the day, the vegetable were starting to look sorry, but just as I was heading back…there they were. Beeswax candles. I love beeswax and honey. And bees. And my husband loves yellow and black, so there you go. [...]

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Rosemary and Time

Jamie, my fellow receptionista, has suggested I document my attempt at The Summer of Fabulous. I shall try. It’s June 24. Three full days into summer. Thus far, summer has been nicely fab. We’ve welcomed Adam to the city. (I’ll call him Lil’ Bro from here on out…or until I think of something I like [...]

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Boys, when that steel door slams shut, that’s the end of the happy days. No more fishin’, no more ball playin’, no more peanut butter sandwiches

I went to Barney’s last night. (This blog title is a Barney Fife quote. I thought it would tie in. It doesn’t really.) Barney’s reminds me of Ferris Bueller describing Cameron’s house. “The place is like a museum. It’s very beautiful and very cold. And you’re not allowed to touch anything.” Except you are. But [...]

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With all deliberate speed

I’m going to take a moment from my blithering and address two separate topics…well, actually, I’m going to let some people far more eloquent than I address them. 1. Iran. Specifically, women’s rights in Iran. http://www.slate.com/id/2221033/ The only question I have is “Is there anything I can do?” 2. Gov. Strickland of Ohio is proposing [...]

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Baubles, bangles and beads

What a weekend! Firstly, I’d like to welcome my dear dear brother in law, Adam, to our fair city. Until him, I’d never had a brother, and he is the best one could have. He’s just moved in down the street, and tomorrow starts his job with Americorps. We’re very happy to have him in [...]

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So You Think Can….Dance!

You have me to thank for the rain. I planned to go to the beach with my sister Ellen and her friend Misty on Saturday. Guess I’m going to have to come up with something else. I was going to watch Shadow of the Vampire last night, but I forgot So You Think You Can [...]

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