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Sub Zero
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
When I was in high school with maybe a 24 inch waist, I wore a size 5/6 and sometimes a size 7/8. Now I weigh more than a tad more (some things I don’t share. . . ) and guess what? I still wear an 8! And sometimes a 6! And sometimes a 10. And now someone with a 24 inch waist wears a 0.
No, ladies, they aren’t making them smaller. Females, that is. They’re just making clothes bigger, so you and I can make believe we still wear the same size as we used to. (more…)
Tags: back fat, clothes sizing, fashion, fashion conspiracy, shoes, size 0, size chart, Spanx, women over 40
Posted in Fashion | 4 Comments »
Here Comes St. Jude!
Friday, January 14th, 2011
When was the last time someone unexpected came to your house? When I was a kid, once a year the old man (old to me, at least) who was collecting for St. Jude’s Hospital showed up at the door. We would yell “St. Jude is here!” and my father would bitch and moan under his breath because, (more…)
Tags: Babedom, delivery, Dugan's, good old days, home, service, socializing, Vaccarelli, visitors, women, women over 40
Posted in My Pet Peeves | 6 Comments »
In the Eye of the Beholder
Friday, January 7th, 2011
I’ve been wearing makeup – not counting the cheapo mascara I bought for about $.25 from W.T. Grant’s in high school – since about 1975, when I graduated from college and started working in NYC. I literally had to start from scratch, counting on those Estee Lauder “purchase with purchase” specials, to fill my coffers. Back then, quality makeup cost the same everywhere, so it was an opportunity to shop at Bergdorf Goodman and Bonwit Teller. How chic!
But my question is this: after wearing makeup for over 35 years, am I the only one who still feels like she doesn’t know how to apply eye makeup? (more…)
Tags: appearance, eye makeup, grooming, makeup, parties, women over 40
Posted in Grooming | 10 Comments »
Does Size Really Matter?
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Yikes! Scientists have just discovered that stress affects the size of organs. . . and I’m not talking about the musical kinds. Is this the biggest problem facing mankind? (Pardon the pun)
In studies conducted on the fruit fly, researchers have revealed that when some specific cells are subjected to stress, not only is the growth of this part of the organ reduced but also that of the remaining section.
This is obviously a very, very serious problem. Not only could this increase the need for rolled up socks in the pants; it also can have a very detrimental affect on the egos of those poor men in our lives (who run the world and make most of the money). (more…)
Tags: adoptions, birth control, breast cancer, does size matter, Handmaid's Tale, male issues, organ growth, research, size, women over 40
Posted in Health | 2 Comments »
You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Luckily
Friday, December 31st, 2010
You read lots of stories about people’s dreams being fulfilled, but I always want to know about the things we think will make us happy, but really won’t.
Sure, Barbra Streisand probably loves the money she makes, but she obviously isn’t having much fun with it, living in seclusion and hiding from her fans. And you can bet Princess Di rued the day she became royalty, though who wouldn’t wish for that? But, bringing it back to me (which is really what I always do, no?), I’ve been thinking about the things I wanted, growing up; the things I thought would make me happy. (more…)
Tags: dreams fulfilled, home renovation, luxurious bathroom, midlife crisis, sports car, unfulfilled dreams, women over 40
Posted in Just Fun | No Comments »
