Still Under The Weather
Still sick around here. Thank you for all your kind words and suggestions. Since Saturday I have taken Vitamin C, lunched on kimchi for probiotics,
November 29, 2011
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Month: November 2011
The Indignity Of Germs, Or, Saturday Morning At 8:31am
I have a cold. Not bad. Just the standard assortment of sore throat, mildly burning eyes, and sneezes. Still, it’s kind of funny how even
November 26, 2011
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Seasonal Plantings
In Which Unexpected Helpers Volunteer
Right about now, we could all use an unexpected helper. This coleus, in situ on my front porch since September, has appreciated neither winter nor
November 24, 2011
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Style
Will You Be Buying New Dress Up Gear For Winter Festivities?
Traditionally I have bought something new to dress up in every year right about now. This year I will probably wear Narciso Rodriguez again. Or
November 21, 2011
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A Simple Thank You Will Suffice, Also A Complex One, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:59am
I paid my bills this morning. America celebrates on Thursday. Seems a good time to deconstruct. Why do we even understand the concept of thanks?
November 19, 2011
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Career
California Business Casual, Jeans, Cashmere And A Button Front
Whoever invented uniforms was a pretty sharp sort. For business casual, uniforms simplify the “What is appropriate?” problem, all the while helping build a Consistent
November 16, 2011
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Interesting brands
Dressing Well Without Chanel; Accessories Join The Fun
Image courtesy The Daily Prep Let us today imagine our off-duty moments. Our retired, weekend, working from home moments. Or vacations. In that light, consider
November 14, 2011
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The Order Of True Things, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:42am
A reader posted to Ask LPC. I thank her in advance for the question, I’d love to hear your reflections on the difference in the
November 12, 2011
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Career
Business Casual, The Jeans-And-A-Knit-Blazer Version
Throw on your best jeans, a pair of heels, a knit blazer – tame the business casual devil with room to spare. Jeans, de facto
November 9, 2011
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City Backpacks, From Classically Fancy To Perfectly Plain
It is such a joy to walk to work. I believe a new toast is in order, to wish loved ones good luck. “May you
November 8, 2011
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Motherhood
Mermaids Can Serve Cake, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:00am
Today Cara’s twins have their first birthday. Cara is one half of the wedding photographer duo, Lillian and Leonard. She also writes the blog Peonies
November 5, 2011
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Career
Can You Wear Khaki With Black?
One of my secret business casual tricks involves khaki and black. Now don’t get me wrong. Khaki loves white best. But when High WASPs crave
November 2, 2011
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