I wasn’t going to share this picture due to embarrassment, but plenty of my co-workers saw it at the time and it IS funny. I’m one of those people who tries to find something to laugh at even in dark times. It might be hysterical and inappropriate laughter, but still. When we went back to…
In the News
September 11 Is Here Again
It’s hard to believe it’s been six years. In 2001, both my husband and I worked across from the World Trade Center at the World Financial Center (we were at different companies though). My company had office space in both the WTC and the WFC, and one employee was killed in the Trade Center that…
Feminism Reaches the Tower of London
Moira Cameron, a 38-year-old Scottish woman, became the first woman Beefeater today. Embed from Getty Images This makes me happy, not only because I love ground-breaking women, but also because the Yeoman Warders (“Beefeater” is a nickname for the Yeoman Warders) protect the crown jewels. And you know how I feel about jewels! As for…
Ahead of My Time, Once Again
Ben Widdicombe of the New York Daily News has chimed in on Hogan’s misguided Chrissie Hynde tribute FOUR DAYS after I wrote about it! Better late than never, I guess! Just to refresh your memory, Hogan named a ponyskin bag after Hynde, who is an ardent PETA activist. By the way, I emailed Hogan on…
This Just In: Sunshower Earrings
Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds! In 18K white gold.(Sunshower Earrings © Gigi Caron Ltd. 2007)(Photo by John Muggenborg)
Media Alert: Ramona Russell of Uptown Liz
The lovely Ramona Russell (above right) has been interviewed by former CNN anchor Daryn Kagan, and you can catch the interview on Daryn’s website Tuesday starting at 7 AM ET. As I previously posted, Ramona is the founder of Uptown Liz, a shopping site created in the memory of Ramona’s sister Elizabeth Ann Overturf (above…
Media Alert: The Coveted in the Chronicle
Jennine of The Coveted is quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle! Hmmm. I have to say I wish the reporter’s tone was a little nicer. Here’s the passage: “‘I will not be attending S.F. Fashion Week,’ begins a rant on www.thecoveted.blogspot.com, which was later picked up as a link on several other fashion blogs. ‘I…
Fruit Salad
Check out my new fruit pendants. The apple, cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, pineapple and grapes are guaranteed to always be in season. The apple is also featured on Uptown Liz. Uptown Liz is a shopping site created in the memory of Elizabeth Ann Overturf, who died in 2006 of breast cancer at only 28 years old….
More Mrs. Astor
A few more highlights from the New York Times obituary on Brooke Astor: “In her chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz, she traveled all over New York to visit the tenements and churches and neighborhood programs she was considering for foundation grants. Many times a welcoming lunch awaited her on paper plates and plastic folding tables set up for…
Brooke Astor
Philanthropist Brooke Astor has died at the age of 105. Embed from Getty Images Sadly, her last years were marred by poor health and questionable care at the hands of her son. According to the New York Times (registration required), she oversaw the distribution of $195 million to the needy, mostly in New York, and…