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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Pain in my Heart
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. It’s extremely painful and feels like a heart attack that won’t go away. The first time I had it, I called 911 and in the ambulance … Continue reading
Mrs. Palin is Smart Enough, You Splineless Elitists
So much to love here! “How come nobody asked whether Joe Biden has the experience?” Hahahahahahaha!
Scary New Items at Shopbop
I was a little taken aback this morning by this number (above,) the Tribal Beat Dress, among Shopbop‘s new arrivals. Is this Head Jutting Girl? I can’t even tell! Then, by a different “Designer” but on the same unfortunate theme, … Continue reading
Finding vs Buying
Let’s say you buy a hideous green leather YSL jacket on eBay for $320. And it’s listed as: “VTG Yves Saint Laurent Art Deco Cropped Leather Jacket.” Should you boast that you “found” it on eBay? To my mind, you … Continue reading
Nursing Home Outrage, Part II
Back in October, I had a first-hand experience of conditions at a Los Angeles nursing home. I was stunned by the blatant inhumanity: I don’t know what else to call it. How can this shit go on? How can people … Continue reading
The Broken Dryer: A Poll
Here’s the situation: Tonight, my ex-husband came over to visit and offered to wash a fluffy foot-thing. (Don’t ask, but the tag says it’s washable.) I offered to wash it but he insisted on doing it. He probably thought he’d … Continue reading
The Tavi Problem
It’s taken me a long time to gather my courage to address the Tavi Problem. As her celebrity increases, I keep wondering why nobody brings up the subject of autism. Aspergers Syndrome is a condition on the autistic spectrum, often … Continue reading
Almost Prada, And Yet…
At first glance, the Obscene Boot by Jeffrey Campbell looks like an almost acceptable knock-off of those stupid thigh high garter boots by Prada. But then…. the horror of the side view! Jesus! This kind of thing could cause a … Continue reading
The Saddest Shoes in the World
These shoes make me want to cry. They look like a pre-school project. Which is usually a good thing. But not when they cost $1,605. How long before those cheap little rhinestones start to fall off? If shoes can feel … Continue reading
Let Me Count the Ways, Mrs. P
How do I hate thee… how could anyone not hate thee? This reliance on Trig as a crowd pleaser during Mrs. P’s book tour is driving me nuts with helpless rage. Even though the baby is so clearly a prop, … Continue reading