Archive for the ‘Restoratives’ Category
Irresistible
Posted in Restoratives, Spectacles, tagged articulate gents, Jason Segel, le sigh, Swell Season on November 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Introducing the Female Flight of the Conchords: Garfunkel and Oates
Posted in Lady Parts, Restoratives, Spectacles, tagged flight of the conchords, Garfunkel and Oates on September 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well, damn. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, how did I not know about y’all till now? They’re not Bret and Jemaine yet, but it’s just a matter of time before they do their own version of “Mermaids.”
When Parties Take a Turn for the Douche: A jewel complete with Axe body spray, Margaret Sanger and John [...]
Dreams Help You Mind-Read, Science Says
Posted in Restoratives, tagged cognitive science, dreaming, neuroscience, sleep on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dear CF,
Thought you might be interested in the following finding on dreaming, which I read today in Yahoo! News as I blearily sipped my tea:
A recent study by Walker and his colleagues examined how rest – specifically, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – influences our ability to read emotions in other people’s faces. In the [...]
Splash, Yes!
Posted in Restoratives, Spectacles, Uncategorized, tagged le sigh, sequins!, synchro, the lovely French on May 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A little delightful interlude of sequins, and recommended afternoon restorative (if you drank all the rose’ and are out of eclairs) :
If You’re Feeling Swell
Posted in Restoratives, tagged The amazing things people do in the world on March 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You’ll enjoy these grand portraits by Berkley Illustration! They make my inner ear tingle with whimsy, razzle dazzle, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle, and a sense of the old continent. I can’t pick one that I like best, so this little fella came up at random. For your consideration:
If You’re Feeling Prickly
Posted in Restoratives, tagged French pop songs, Jacques Dutronc on March 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Body and The Mind
Posted in Booooks, Restoratives, tagged Dorothy Sayers, focus, Harriet Vane, passion, sex, work on February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Dear Millicent,
Forgive me as I continue talking about the divine Ms. Sayers and her great character, the divine Ms. Vane. I was reading a section that hit on a conversation we have had at least once or twice. You and I have discussed the magic of our younger and less boy-ridden days, where our mind [...]
Nudey Pants
Posted in Movies, Restoratives, Spectacles, tagged Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Jane Russell, Men, short shorts, Tan pants, swimming pool scenarios, Trojans and their swords, Valentine's Wishes on February 13, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Short shorts, gratuitous flexing, ogling, badminton rackets and a song. Happy Friday!
Diamonds!
Posted in Restoratives, Spectacles, Uncategorized, tagged odd accessories that make life better or something glittery on December 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Darling,
I thought I would share with you my most favorite accoutrement!
Power to the people!
CF
The Eyes Have It!
Posted in Restoratives, Spectacles, Uncategorized, tagged donna mills, glorious videos, makeup, nonsense! delicious!, the eyes have it, things we based our lives on as kids on December 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I used to watch this video over and over when I was in the fourth grade. My ex-stepmother left it in the house when she moved out. I thought of it as a great sacred tome.
And now, it makes Mondays better!