Did You Hear That?
I’m not saying it’s one of those kind of days when strange things come wandering out of the mist. Then again, I’m not saying it isn’t.
Month: November 2011
You Can Go With This, Or You Can Go With That
And now, for your Tuesday viewing pleasure, some sparkling shoes for the holidays. High: Low: Big pile of no:
A Hundred Acres of Shadows
(Inspired by a true story. Loosely. With thanks to @bmahersciwriter and Captain Morgan.) The bear lowered his rotund form into the chair and contemplated his guests.“Well, gentlemen, I think you know why I’ve brought you here.”As they protested their ignorance, he slid a stoneware jar across the table and pointed to the label.“Do you know … Read more
Ugly Gifts for Rich People
As Black Friday closes in on us, let’s take a moment to reflect on what the more fortunate, and less intelligent, among us are going to have their employees wrapping for them this year. Gucci hat, $325 “Merry Christmas honey! I think you’re a total douchebag.” Maison Frances Kurkdjian bubbles 1.5 oz, $20 Oh for … Read more
Egrets, I’ve Had a Few
Some things look a lot more impressive before you take a picture of them.
Shoesday: Back Down to Earth(keepers)
(Note on the post title: When I started writing this, I thought these shoes were from Timberland’s Earthkeepers collection. They’re not, but I forgot to change the title before I posted it. These things happen.) After last week’s flight of fanciness, I thought it would be a good idea to get back to something a … Read more
Since You Asked: Dear Lucky
The following is an actual question from a reader that appeared in this month’s Lucky magazine. I thought I’d help out by answering it for them. Q: So, I just turned 25 and I still have no wrinkles (phew!), but I want to do the best thing for my face to prevent aging. I already … Read more
Recipes For the Lazy and Incompetent: Sausage with Cabbage and Chard
New feature! Why should competent cooks be the only ones who share their recipes? I have the culinary abilities of a drunk five-year-old who somehow got into the kitchen knives, and the way I figure it, if I can manage to prepare a dish on a regular basis, then anyone should be able to do … Read more
Shoesday: The Everyday Louboutins
Let’s talk about secret weapons. Actually, scratch that. A secret weapon is only useful if you actually use it, and that can get messy. So let’s talk about weapons everybody knows you have, which are a lot more fun. Also, let’s acknowledge that what we’re really talking about are shoes. Recently, I had a fancy-shoe … Read more
Rebel Yell
Take that, Authority!