Monday, June 30, 2008
What happens in the Forest...
...doesn't always stay in the Forest. When I first saw this I thought it MUST be a man in a bear's costume.
Evolution
I need to apologize for this post because when you're trying to grow out your hair no one really cares but YOU. However, I got my hair cut today and I'm in the mood for a little hair talk...aren't you?!:
1. Whenever Ocean's 13 came out last year I ran, not walked, to my hairdresser to get "the look". I loved the cut but so did millions of other women in the world...I was walking around seeing myself everywhere.
In late Spring 2008 I decided to grow out my hair. Today I got it cut and it basically looks like this. A little flirty and a little kicky (and my hairdresser told me it was acceptable to use the word "kicky"...I trust him):
And, we're going for the classic Jaclyn Smith look, who my hairdresser happens to love, so in a few months down the line we might have this:

and then I'll probably pull it up in a ponytail for 12 hours of the day...so, does it really matter? You bet it does.
1. Whenever Ocean's 13 came out last year I ran, not walked, to my hairdresser to get "the look". I loved the cut but so did millions of other women in the world...I was walking around seeing myself everywhere.



and then I'll probably pull it up in a ponytail for 12 hours of the day...so, does it really matter? You bet it does.
Cool Off

Sunday, June 29, 2008

What the show tries to deliver is that the family being portrayed in this series is doing polygamy the "right" way. No underage marriages and each wife and kids has their own house...all three houses and three wives right in a row.
The episode that we saw last night was an eye opener. The family always has to lie about their lifestyle to neighbors and coworkers for fear of getting caught. After all, it's illegal to have more than one wife-- which leads me to the question of "why?"
I'm not looking to "share" my husband with another wife (and, I don't think he's looking for another?!) but all these women were agreeable to it..no one forced them into this community marriage and they mention how they can always leave the family if they so desire. I realize this is a fictional television show but the families all seem to take care of each other and help with household responsibilities and watch over children when needed.
I believe Oprah had a "family" with three wives (three must be the lucky number in polygamy) on her show and they looked pretty darn normal to me...Opie was even surprised by how "everyday" they were. The husband had even mentioned how they could be arrested for being there.
I find it interesting that our society has a problem with this idea of a marriage. Yes, it's "different" but if it works and no laws are broken...what's the big deal with big love?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Party!!

Thursday, June 26, 2008
OKay, if you haven't seen it....I'm sure you've heard about it:
The main character is Susan who seems to be struggling with finding happiness in her life and decides to "swing" with the new neighbors. In my opinion she totally looks like Sissy Spacek in "Carrie" filmed right about in the late 70's...I keep waiting for the pig's blood to fall on her at prom.
Susan's best friend from the old neighborhood is Janet who is just a stick-in-the-mud and doesn't color outside the lines. In last night's episode, Janet's classic line of "We're not going home and I'm going to eat a pot brownie" had me howling. And, will you take a look at the size of the cucumber in her cart!
But, in all fairness to Janet, I happened to find a photo of her not in character....and she actually looks like she might eat a pot brownie.
And then there's Trina, new neighbor of Susan and enemy to Janet although that may be changing after last night's pot brownies. We've got a couple of Trina's around where I live and it totally does get your "Janet" on guard when you run into them. You know who I'm talking about...always in the "Juicy butt" sweats, on their way to meet their trainer or to bleach their hair, or to get a new pair of breast implants....and they're 27 years old.






Cool Summer

pretty lil things




Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Dancing Queen
I am so jealous of Meryl Streep singing, dancing,and acting in Mamma Mia out in July!! I love, love, love a musical and with Abba's songs (color me a child of the 70's) it would be a dream!! I've got the idiot savant gene that knows all the lyrics from the 1970's songs...why I couldn't have used this power of memorization for some worthwhile cause I'll never know. But, for now you'll find me turning into the Dancing Queen at the theaters...how fun!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Buzz

When one of the contenders called me this morning and casually asked what my future goals were ...I'm thinking "to have another cup of coffee?" and then realized she meant for the business--and then started babbling on and on about this, that, and the other thing. I mentioned this to Mr. B on our way to dinner and he said "well, didn't you tell her about...." and in three minutes encapsulated the last two years of my thoughts and work that have went into creating our Cupcakes Club...amazing.
So, the next phase begins for the biz...it's exciting, it's fun..can't wait to see what happens!
Cupcakes Care

In my second book of The Cupcakes Club there is a chapter or two about the Cupcakes girls helping out this charity and today I received a phone call from the CEO/Founder of Soles4 Souls. I almost fell off my chair...I was so honored that he would call and what a super great guy! Thanks again, Wayne, and keep up the amazing work your organization does.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Papillon

lucky number?

On Blogger Since
February 2007
Profile Views
1,111
Okay...I did not make this up. I had clicked on "my complete profile" and look at the number!!! That's cool, jewels...that has to be a sign don't you think? Should I go to Vegas tonight or wait till morning. Now, it won't be there if you click because it will click itself away...but I love it!!!!
Queen of the Night
Friday, June 20, 2008
Summer Picnic
Thursday, June 19, 2008
again and again and again.

I just can't believe that people don't email back within 15 minutes of receiving an email...or better yet, within 15 minutes of me sending them an email. My daughter says "Mom...I'm at work...I have a job...give me a break."
And I hate it when you're expecting an email...and it just is not arriving. "Send/Receive" "Send/ Receive" over and over...I'm a crazed woman.
But, on the flip side...you can always expect a quick reply from me.
yikes

I'm a little more than halfway through and thought I could get a chapter or two in before I needed to run into town.
Anyways...whatever was on my hands from the leather conditioner sort of melded onto the mouse of my computer causing me to grab a paper towel and start to scrub on the mouse. Of course, while I'm doing this my book is up on the screen being highlighted here, moved there, scrolled up and down...a mess. I realized what I had been doing so I saved it and closed it out.
When I brought it back up I wondered where my chapter titles were? I found them hidden up by the title page (I have no idea how) so it took me another 20 minutes to figure out the mess but it's safe. My mouse is still sort of weird sticky but I'd rather deal with that than figuring out plot lines.
Computers...crazy and with a mind of their own.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Crown Me



Finally, someone that knows you're the Queen.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
What can you tell me?

Monday, June 16, 2008
WATER

If you're like me and wear/walk in sandals/flip flops EVERYWHERE...my feet are a mess and I end up making appointments for pedicures about every two to three weeks...it becomes a necessity rather than a luxury. Pumice stones, heel balms, olive oil, overnight socks, podiatrist visits...what's a desert foot to do?
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Shouting The Love

shout out on The Cupcakes Club.
Not only were we mentioned in "Lisa's Fave Reads" we were added to her favorite places...fabulous! Many, many thanks Lisa!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Local drugs

I also picked up some deodorant. I know, TMI..but there's a point. It was ONLY deodorant...no antiperspirant. After listening to Dr. Oz (Oprah's ballyhooed MD and talk show doctor) I am going to try this out. I mean, no antiperspirant has ever STOPPED me from sweating before...so BE PROUD, SWEAT OUT LOUD...but just don't stink (which, FYI, is actually the bacteria, not the perspiration...so,when you see me with wet underarms...do not be afraid). The aluminum is not good for you and I figure if I know something isn't the best for you...why not lose it?
That's it...I'll give you updates.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bean dress
Monday, June 9, 2008
color code




Sunday, June 8, 2008
design star
Under-the-radar Cupcakes


1. One, such as a studio or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization.
2. An artistic work produced by an independent company or group
Who knew?! When I was doing my PR blitz of contacting blogs, magazines, newspapers, and anyone else who could help get the word out about The Cupcakes Club....it hit me.
We are like the "little engine that could"...we may be small but we have the confidence, strength, and willpower to get the word out about our independent/ad free/ kid's website that we believe in. Isn't that what others in the independent field have done before us?
The Cupcakes Club is on the journey...discovering, creating, and becoming encouraged with the feedback we have received...thanks everyone!
Friday, June 6, 2008
wouldn't it be lovely?

Friday's appetizer
You have to trust me that these are amazing...that is, if you like sweet carmelized onions on a toasted french baguette. You can find a quick recipe here and I also served it with his ultimate shrimp scampi...quite tasty as well. We shared a nice pinot grigio and toasted in the weekend.
Off the Cuff



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