IS IT OVER YET....... IS LENT OVER YET!!!??

OK!
I almost got caught with my hand in the Herme's jar. I went to an Herme's sample sale. I had this wonderful cashmere hat in my hands. Then I received a phone call from a friend, that reminded me that I was giving up this task for Lent. I got out of line leaving this wonderful hat for someone well else that has no regard for the poor soul that had to depart without his hat.

Well when it is over,..... I am going straight to Herme's. Nevertheless, I have been really good and have saved a bunch of money. Even got that Neiman's down...... now it's minimum payment is just a car note and not a mortgage payment.

Oh by the way, I apologize for the absenteeism. I have joined everyone else with the Facebookness. I affectionately call it CRACKBOOK!

Did I tell you that I allowed my passport to expire. What an experience. Truly! I'm no longer held captive to this great country. It is truly a freeing experience to have a passport. If you don't have one, I am going to include the link once again. This for all my USA buddies. http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html.

OK! I will chat with you all later.

Confession of a Shopaholic!

YES!
I am admitting that I am the above. Recently a very good friend of mine has ushered me to participate in Lent. Although, I am not catholic. I do believe in the art of FASTING! I do believe that we all should fast from something, cell phones, computers, television, coffee and shopping.

Well here is the meaning of Lent.
Lent is a forty-day period of time that proceeds the Catholic holiday commonly called Easter. During this time, observers tend to give up something they like (such as a food, like meat or certain meals or a form of secular entertainment, like television) essentially as a form of "fasting" for the purposes of getting closer to God or for penance.


So, the author of this blog started late. Now here it is! I started last Sunday. There I was standing in line with 2 great fitting shirts, a cashmere turtleneck(blue). I don't have one; and it was only $20. The prices were great. Wait, I forgot to mention the beige and white polka dot scarf and this funky black and neon green jacket. To match these sneakers. Click the link .
http://eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=12253099

Then the voice of reason via a friend sounded off and said, " WHAT HAPPEN TO LENT!??!?!?"
Now I am sitting here 10 days later, wondering why I am sitting in this state of withdrawal.
So, there it is.
Feedback is more than welcome. WHEW! Its getting hot.

The Grooming Process II

Here we are after this major snow storm in the Northeast and a tad bit in the Southeast. Nevertheless, I am a survivor. I didn't suffer from cabin fever. I decided to assist the middle schooler who asked to shovel my snow. He did a fine job. Hey it is recession!

I was telling you all about the grooming process. Many of you asked about the process I endure. I was a little floored, but I said, "Hey I am here to assist." I take a bath at least once a week and a shower everyday. I had to say that before some of you get the wrong idea.

I use Dial or good Ole's fashion Ivory. I don't care for those soaps that have a lingering fragrance because I wear colognes. I don't want anything to clash with my fragrances. Makes basic sense.

The face.............. Simple! Step one. Cover my face with black soap until it dries. Then I rinse with a another soap from C.O. Bigelow. http://www.bigelowchemists.com/index.php Step three I use an astringent from C.O. . Last and final step is Molton Brown lotion. http://www.moltonbrown.com/mens-grooming/face-and-body/skin-defence-daily-protector.html

That's it for now. Hey do you really want to here about my conversation with Kimberly Leemans and later with William James?
There is a complete world out here while you are sleeping. I am telling you.
I will keep you all posted on what I have given up for Lent.