All posts for the month March, 2009

Pleasure Bouquets: Middle Man

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a particularly awkward dynamic, and unable to extricate yourself? Whether it is between two friends, a romantic pairing or warring coworkers, I frequently find myself playing the unwitting, unrequested and often unrewarding role of middle man. I am a consummate Devil’s Advocate, able to anticipate [...]

Pleasure Finds Friday: Cupcake Bandages

Since cupcakes have clearly been on my mind lately, as well as on my thighs, ass and stomach if the tightness of my jeans is of any indication, I couldn’t resist highlighting these delightfully frivolous Cupcake Bandages from Urban Outfitters as this week’s Pleasure Find. I’ve always loved bandaids. They transform clumsiness into bravery, recklessness into [...]

More Cupcakes

One would think that my cupcake fiasco of a few days ago would compel me to avoid any reference to the little sugary devils for at least a month or two but, alas, I seem currently to be obsessed. I am in the throes of a mid-life crisis, and compulsively enjoying anything and everything that [...]

Disappointing Betty

I am not a domestic diva. My idea of cooking is toaster-broiling a deboned, skinned chicken wedge or opening up a bag of pre-washed salad fixings. If I can eat a meal without dirtying a single pan, I am a happy camper. But every once in a while, usually after a particularly bumpy ride on [...]

Pleasure Bouquets: Chaos

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks chez moi. I’m being pulled in 20 different directions. I feel like every aspect of my life has been put up for review, and found wanting. Of course, this is only my perception. I can’t see the bigger picture. I do know, however, that I have no road [...]

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