Tag Archives: beauty

Finding Beauty

It’s a cliche that cliches are often based on truth, but the biggest cliches are easy to forget, like the ones about beauty. Beauty isn’t truth, but it elevates the soul just as much as garbage debases it. I keep … Continue reading

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A Huge Life Decision: Weigh In!

Just look at these gorgeous nails. They are my dream nails, the perfect shape: Almost pointy but not so pointy that the tips keep breaking off. They belong to George, a great guy who works at Nordstrom, and he was … Continue reading

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The Eyebrow Lady

Today I went to my favorite beauty supply shop, on a street in a wealthy community where everyone is too thin and the people sitting outside Peete’s Coffee are  talking  to their agents on their iPhones. It’s a great shop that carries … Continue reading

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Unrivaled Beauty

Max loved Laetitia Casta and considered her his ideal of female beauty (after Brigitte Bardo.) Seeing these pictures yesterday, I had to agree. I’m posting these photos for you, Max.   You always had such great taste! You know how much … Continue reading

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All New Nordstrom Adventure

When you’re unemployed and have no money, you go out to have lunch in department stores. If you use your charge card, it’s free.   Here I am at Nordstrom on Friday, trying on a pseudo-Chanel jacket by Trina Turk. Seen … Continue reading

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Moments

“I won’t waste too many words trying to explain this stunning video, which is by Will Hoffman and the folks at Radio Lab. At first glance, it’s a mere collection of ordinary moments – a falling teardrop, an escaped balloon, … Continue reading

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Beauty and Babies

Look at Blanket.   It almost hurts to see such a beautiful child.   I can’t stop looking at him. Ambika asked me to list Ten Honest Things, so my outburst above is number 1. 2. I love babies. 3. I want … Continue reading

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A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

If only I had an income, I would have to buy this embroidered silk biker jacket.   It is not just unconventional, but it immediately reminded me of   Gram Parsons and his white Nudie suit on the first Burrito Brothers album. … Continue reading

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Living With Your Face

When I saw this picture today, I was transfixed.   When I saw Connie Culp on the news tonight, I was stunned.   As “the nation’s first face transplant recipient,” here’s what she said: Don’t judge people who don’t look the same … Continue reading

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