Why why why why why don't they have them here?

This morning on my morning run I ran into someone I know on their morning run. This cheered me immeasurably. I know people here!

I went to a poetry reading last night. By myself. Luckily some other loser who was also by herself came over and started talking to me and we sat together. Actually, she couldn't have been too much of a loser because she was wearing an awesome skirt and Camper boots and her name was Rosie (Rosie!). I was my usual shabby library-wear self so she ( Read more... )

Farewell Celia Franca. You made my life more beautiful and more difficult. Mostly more beautiful.

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Because who hasn't felt the rash thrill of a dangerous love? Hope your day's infectious, lovers.

February is the cruellest month.

I saw a pair of stirrup pants the other day. Worn without a hint of irony. Not stirrup pants exactly, more like stirrup leggings. Remember those tights we used to wear to jazz class? Tights with the heel and the toe cut out? Sometimes we made them ourselves out of regular tights? Those. Worn with a crotch-skimming baby-doll tunic and ballet ( Read more... )

Uh, actually at the moment I only have one favourite thing and it is the most awesome tea that Kelly Jones sent me for my I-am-older-and-wrinklier day. Not only does it taste EXACTLY like cinnamon hearts, like hand-squished cinnamon hearts sweetie, but each tea-bag comes with a somewhat Kantian quote about being brave and smart and not lying and ( Read more... )

The admittedly heartier half of Team Shopping was reunited recently for a brief but glorious sojourn in London during which time Shara, Team Captain, took on the January sales and won. She bought a lot of fabulous and fashionable items, the likes of which would leave Clinton and Stacy kissing her well-shod toes in adoration. But let's steer this ( Read more... )

This from a random stranger today who walked by me on the street. He didn't want anything. Just being friendly in a city that often seems like it isn't. I think this is a good sign for 2007. Happy New Year, my darlin' indeed!