Trinacria: Love, love, love this place! Hole in the wall Italian deli around the corner from my pad. My b.f. found this little jewel about 3 weekends ago; we’ve been in there every week since. Today’s wares: lemon drop cookies-soft, iced, lightly lemoned, delish; Prosecco, latte, putanesca sauce, fresh baked bread, imported salami and provolone …
Throwback Quip: How to Read the September Issue of Vogue
It’s that magical time of year again, when hot and humid summer days are numbered and the whispery cool of early fall is just around the corner. I know it’s official when the September issue ofVoguehas arrived. This morning I spied it on the racks at my local Whole Foods and had to get it. …
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35 & Up Problems: The Fan, a Necessary Accessory
I have a problem. I’m hot. I sweat, constantly. even on a not-so-hot day fresh out of the shower. If there’s a whisper of humidity then mountain dew* springs forth speckling skin in dampness. So now I arm myself. I carry a fan. I prefer folding fans for convenient carriage but you can get a …
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Summa’s Ovah and my LA Vacay is Fading…
…so time to post some pics like I promised 2 weeks ago so I can relive all the fun moments! I miss you Kimmy, Blaire, G'Brey, Season, Prince and even Hutch;-) Tuesday! First LOL of the day with Kim enjoying cocktails at 26. Wednesday! Prince’s arse laid up on my dayum pillow cleaning his gibs! …
Two Year Blogiversary: Check out My Top 5 Posts!
Yay! Cija’s Quips turned 2 today! That was the message I received yesterday from Tumblr and I have to admit I was ecstatic. I was shocked to realize I’d actually been blogging for 2 years! My life has changed quite a bit since then and only for the better! In honor of this special occasion …
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Legends of Summer: The Concert I Almost Didn’t Attend Because of Post-Vacay Fatigue!
Gettin Ready! I’m a sucka for red, so I was already entranced. Jammin’ off! Trayvon Tribute: Forever Young closed the show, look at the fireflies. I typically loathe arena-esque concerts but this JT/Hova mash-up was legit! I wish I could store the images in my brain forever. Less than 24 hours later I find myself …
Summer Has Finally Arrived!
Last week I finally completed my first year of grad school!!! Summer school has come to an end and with it the stresses of learning Adobe Creative Suite. I don’t naturally take to technical stuff although once I learn something, if I can use it often I’ll lock it in. As if summer school wasn’t …
Check out my memoir professor’s Q&A with her 12 year old daughter, “What Mid-Life Crisis?”
Memoirist and self-proclaimed party girl Marion Winik has a Q & A with her daughter. Check out my memoir professor's Q&A with her 12 year old daughter, "What Mid-Life Crisis?"
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