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2013 YTD coffee sleeves

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:00 -0400

2013 YTD coffee sleeves

Juju stars get me through the afternoon

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:04:00 -0400

Juju stars get me through the afternoon

Who's getting my money these days:

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:00 -0400

This place needs to improve its web navigation, but it’s such a treat to find not-commonly-carried brands here: Bioderma, Soapwalla, Juniper Ridge, etc… Plus, I appreciate the wide price range and product assortment. Anyone can find something they want. I’m already planning my next purchase.

I kinda wish that I never discovered this place. I don’t think I ever spent less than $180 here. Am I crazy? What am I doing? I don’t need that many skin creams. Or, do I?

Whatever. This place is expensive, but it is a pleasure to shop here.

Sephora just makes it so easy. They’re everywhere. You can come and go as you please. Swatch and try as you please. They carry almost every major beauty brand. There’s no way you can avoid spending money here though I don’t think this place is exciting as the other two places.

"This is who I am, this is who you married, this is who you love. You chose love, you chose me — you..."

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:57:00 -0400

“This is who I am, this is who you married, this is who you love. You chose love, you chose me — you could have put me in prison or brought down the White House, and that is not sitting so well with you now. This choice is rotting deep inside; it’s not the choice, but the fact that you now know you are capable of making that kind of choice. You can pretend it’s me, that I’ve infected you with my bad, bad ways, but you did this, this is the man you are, and I love you anyway, because that is the man I am.”

- really diggig this rant from last week’s episode (4/4/2013) of ABC’s Scandal — Cyrus’ response when David (his husband) blames him for perjuring himself

Life's Unequal Beginnings

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:00:05 -0400

Life's Unequal Beginnings:

I hope we hear more from this photographer about this series. It deserves more attention.

(picture source: www.chanceco.com) I mailed a bunch of letters...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:39:00 -0500

(picture source: www.chanceco.com)

I mailed a bunch of letters to friends and family this past weekend. I miss them all and wish that we all lived closer to one another:

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
New York, New York
Brooklyn, New York
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Arlington, Virginia
Plymouth, Minnesota
Houston, Texas
San Francisco, California
Seattle, Washington
Seoul, South Korea
Frankfurt, Germany
Paris, France
Dublin, Ireland

Love it when we get unexpected samples with orders-thanks...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:55:00 -0500

Love it when we get unexpected samples with orders-thanks c.o.bigelow!

Looking forward to using everything here

Norman Rockwell, Girl Running with Wet Canvas. I see what you mean about the sadness in most of his paintings, but I don't see sadness in this one. I see determination.

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:59:00 -0500

Many thanks for your note!

Here’s what I see in Girl Running with Wet Canvas:

She’s pissed and hurt. Look at how the supplies aren’t stored properly and how her cap is flying off her head; she stormed off without bothering to pack. I’m thinking that she received a harsh (and perhaps unfair?) critique of her work.

She’s hurting, and she needs a hug.

Note: Bakeries in New Orleans

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:53:00 -0500

(Source: New York Times)

Angelo Brocato Ice Cream and Confectionery, 214 North Carrollton Avenue, (504) 486-0078, angelobrocatoicecream.com

Buttermilk Drop Bakery and Cafe, 1781 North Dorgenois Street, (504) 252-4538,buttermilkdrop.com

Camellia Grill (French Quarter), 540 Chartres Street, (504) 522-1800

Cochon Butcher, 930 Tchoupitoulas Street, (504) 588-7675, cochonbutcher.com

Domenica, 123 Baronne Street, (504) 648-6020, domenicarestaurant.com

Gambino’s, 4821 Veterans Memorial Boulevard,(504) 885-7500, gambinos.com

Haydel’s Bakery, 4037 Jefferson Highway, (800) 442-1342, haydelbakery.com

Sucré, 3025 Magazine Street, (504) 520-8311, shopsucre.com

Note: Letterpress Card Companies

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:32:00 -0500

Note: Letterpress Card Companies

December 2012 highlights: Alvin Ailey performanceholiday cheer...

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:51:21 -0500

December 2012 highlights:

Alvin Ailey performance
holiday cheer with dear friends

Farewell, 2012. Welcome, 2013.

Happy Holidays, 2012

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:49:00 -0500

Happy Holidays, 2012

small indulgences

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:26:00 -0500

small indulgences

Norman Rockwell Makes Me Sad

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:04:00 -0500

These deceptively simple and charming works of art hide an underlying pathos.

Does anyone else see it?

Here’s what I see:

The Rookie (1957): The new guy is so excited to start. Look at his expectant grin, his too short sleeves, how he leans forward — poor guy. The other players don’t look impressed; look at their raised brows and how they’re looking at him. Expect some hazing.

Surprise (1956): A tribute to Rockwell’s favorite eighth grade teacher, Surprise only makes me think of the teacher’s loneliness. I see her resigned expression. She is a spinster, and no one else celebrates her birthday.

Freedom from Fear (1943): Pure propaganda that does nothing to make me feel better. Look at how peaceful the children look, but do I see concern in the parents? Of course I do, they know that there is actually so much to fear. Perhaps that was the point—fear as motivation? If so, sad, sad, sad.

Give me any Norman Rockewell painting, and I will show you the sadness.

my sad Saturday dinner at desk

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:01:00 -0500

my sad Saturday dinner at desk

so sweet

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:10:25 -0500

so sweet

What path to follow?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:39:01 -0500

What path to follow?

peek-a-boo

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:09:00 -0500

peek-a-boo

November 2012 highlights: delightful two weeks in Amsterdam and...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:45:00 -0500

November 2012 highlights:

delightful two weeks in Amsterdam and Brussels

such a sucker for nice packaging

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:29:00 -0500

such a sucker for nice packaging