Life and Death

I'm going to a funeral today.  That always makes me contemplate mortality.

My biggest client died.  He was old, so it's not as sad as when a young person dies, but still...  Just a few weeks ago, I met with him and he seemed normal and alive.  Now he's not.  Wow...

We take life for granted, but shouldn't.  The gift of life is precious and fleeting.  If you were aware that your time on Earth was limited (as it is), would you live any differently?  That awareness informs my daily life as I'm always conscious of my mortality.

I'm Having A Baby!

I'm pregnant!

Yup, it's true.  Inspired by Beth and Cara, I decided a few months ago to have a child.  I wasn't sure my life would be complete without raising a rugrat to see what all the fuss is about.

The process was simple -- I stopped taking my birth-control pills and -- WHAM! -- it happened overnight.  Getting pregnant was as easy as flipping on a light-switch.

I'm four months into my pregnancy and beginning to notice changes.  Ice cream tastes better.  Toddlers look cuter.  My breasts are swelling like balloons.

Do you want to know what I'm going to name the baby?  April Fool!

Exercise Wear

Do you exercise?  If you do, what do you wear?

I think it's possible to be stylish when exercising.  Or, at least, colorful.  Here I'm playing with color to make the activity special.  What do you think?

P.S., Sometimes photos don't accurately record outfits.  You may not realize it here, but I'm wearing a yellow mesh-top over my purple bralette and pants.  The mesh-top almost disappears in the pictures, while making the purple it covers look pink.  In real-life, the mesh-top covers my belly and makes the outfit look much more modest.  To cure this optical flaw, I'm adding a detail-shot which shows the mesh-top more clearly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Be Giants

There's another blogger who is as tall as I am.  Her name is Gracey and she's a friend of mine.  Gracey has a fun blog on which she displays her talent for dressing well.

Gracey and I are tall (6'0") but still within normal range.  For comic effect, Gracey calls her blog "Fashion For Giants."  We joke about being ginormous.

Last year, I met Gracey in person when she visited New York.  She was as nice and charming in person as she is online.  Gracey is one of those friends whom you cherish.  She's a wonderful person.

So why am I gushing over her like a schoolgirl?  Well, to explain the following photos.  Gracey gave me two presents, both of which I'm showing here.  The first one is something she calls a "lady-tie."  Others call it a pussy bow or mini-scarf.  I've always admired this item and, after reading that on my blog, Gracey found one for me.  Then she found another.  This is the second one she sent.  I love its pretty colors and traditionally feminine vibe.

The second gift is a necklace with the symbol of Gracey's home-state, Oregon.  I'm embarrassed to admit how little I know about geography.  During our meetup, I referred to Oregon as being in the Midwest (like Iowa).  Gracey was kind enough not to correct me.  I later learned Oregon is on the West Coast,  above California.  It actually abuts the Pacific Ocean.  Who knew?

 

 

 

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Boxing Gloves

I recently wore an accessory that I've NEVER seen anyone else wear.  Ever.  Pink boxing gloves.

I like the gloves -- not only are they cute, they symbolize female power.

I thought it would be fun to share the gloves, since you probably don't see them in your local stores.  So I'm setting the gloves loose.  Anyone who wants to use the gloves can; all you have to do is incorporate them in an outfit-post and then pass them along to the next blogger in the chain.

If you want to be in the chain of badass boxing bloggers, just say so in a comment or e-mail.  I'll ship them out to one of you and ask they be passed along from blogger to blogger.  It'll be fun to see the gloves floating around the blogosphere -- think of how cool you'll look wearing them!

Things I Saw Today

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absurd? Maybe Not

There's a comedian who was popular in the Eighties whose name is Steven Wright.  He's still around but not as well-known now.

Steven's performances are unusual.  He tells jokes in a dead monotone, focusing all attention on his material.  His jokes are about absurd ideas -- but if you think about them, they contain a kernel of truth.  That contrast creates humor.

Rather than describe Steven's material, let me give you some of his observations:


I was wondering how my life would have been different if I'd been borne one day earlier.  Then I thought maybe it wouldn't have been different other than I would have asked that question yesterday.

It was the first time I was ever in love.  I learned a lot.  Before then, I never even thought about killing myself.

I went to the supermarket today.  I picked up some milk and went up to the register and I said, "Hi.  How are you?" and she said "Will that be all?" and I said, "No, I want to buy this."

Next week I'm going to have a MRI to find out if I have claustrophobia.

A friend of mine has a trophy-wife but apparently it wasn't First Place.

I bought a new camera.  It's very advanced.  You don't even need it.

I bought an iPod.  It can hold 5,000 songs or one telephone message from my mother.

You know, if heat rises, Heaven might be hotter than Hell.

My doctor told me I shouldn't work out any more until I'm in better shape.

One of my grandfathers died when he was a little boy.

I was driving down the highway and saw a guy hitchhiking.  He had a sign that said "Heaven."  So I hit him.

You know, the Earth is bipolar.

She was a mail-order bridesmaid.

She drank so much she slurred her pauses.

She was studying forensic astronomy.

I'm writing an unauthorized autobiography.

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Have you heard of Steven Wright?  Do you think any of these jokes are funny?