I know - I wish I could send you my extra brush. I got all of mine in beauty boxes, so I certainly didn’t pay full price.

What kind of foundation, and what brush is working for you?

I know - I have been wearing makeup since the mid-80s and holy shit ... what is my deal not believing in brushes? My brushes are from It Cosmetics. For some reason, I have TWO of their powder/bronzer brushes from beauty boxes that retail at $48 - whaaaaaat? https://www.itcosmetics.com/heavenly-luxer-airbrush-powder-bro…

Kathy Griffin’s latest celeb run-in book, and Andy Cohen’s memoir/autobiography. ;)

I’ve been doing bone broths (mostly beef) and am gearing up for some Christmas pudding (yes, the stuff you light on fire a la “A Christmas Carol”). Tonight I did some homemade Shepherd’s Pie (actually Cottage Pie; no lamb) and used the bone broth instead of the water for the extra health benefits.

OMG, I need pictures of this so that I can feel better about everything!!!! <3
How awesome.

We are decorating tomorrow. My absolute favorite is 1984's George C. Scott version. Everything about that makes me swoon. Sigh.

I made some homemade Shepherd’s Pie to take the edge off of the week. I am in ABD land (the “All But Dissertation” portion of my PhD) and am happy freelancing and having two grad asst positions that are covering my tuition & insurance. My boss/chair, someone I ultimately trust, pushed me (via text, email, and phone…

Take everyone’s advice, mull it over and store it away in the back of your head, and then go with your gut.

I have been trying out makeup brushes instead of using sponges, my fingers, and beauty blenders. The concealer really seems to be responding the best to the brushes, and I’m super surprised and excited. I’ve also been watching Monique Parent’s YouTube vids for mature faces (I’m mid-40s and look early 30s - trying to…

I hear you about gestation and age - Savannah Guthrie is 9 months older than me. Mr.TARDIS would completely shit himself with happiness if I relented and let him knock me up again, but I have to keep explaining to him that we’ll probably need to mortgage the house to ensure a viable fetus at our age. Our young friends…

This is all I’ve ever needed. Thank you, and thank you again. Deep sigh.

My Midwestern granddad called my grandma (his wife) “Mother.” (Grandma called him by his first name)

My attachment-parented nephews call my brother “Papa J.” Well, his attachment-obsessed wife refers to my brother in front of his children as “Papa J,” and never ‘dad’ or ‘dada’ or ‘daddy.’

There was a 1999 made-for-TV movie about her story with Gabrielle Anwar and Joe Mantegna. One thing I remember was the pills in the cold cream and being so pissed that she didn’t off him (he was still alive so obviously I knew she was unsuccessful, but the UGH the angst of YOU HAD ONE JOB, LADY!!!).

I was in town (Kingston, Ont.) that night. It was unbelievable. They broadcast the concert in Springer Market Square and even though it was summer-humid and close, the feeling of togetherness and love and warmth was just unreal. My only regret that night was not finding Justin Trudeau and dragging him away with me...

Blue and a faded, crappy black. The straps are proper grey. There’s no white or gold in this mess.

OMG how did you know I was knitting!!!!!! HAH!

The best part is that we have two grown, adult children - one is even a college graduate, so it’s not like we decided not to have kids. I swear to god, this man. With your medical issues, you’re probably taking the safe route (but not the easier one emotionally, I’m sure). <3

Same. It’s wonderful how scary movies are taking the edge off for me. I hope that your TV shows are doing the same for you. <3