Political Babies
What’s Jack up to? Right now Jack’s trying to charm the DD out of some popcorn. Not sure if the puppy dog eyes will work though. She’s pretty tough.
I don’t have much to say on this hump day so I thought I’d share these funny pics that I found on The Huffington Post of Barack Obama with babies on the campaign trail.
I’ve added my own captions. Please enjoy my sad attempt at humor.
You know I don’t talk nearly as much a Joe Biden.
Could you not do that? You don’t know what I’ve had for lunch.
Before I agree to this picture, I want answers on your economic stimulus package.
Sorry about the diaper, Senator, it’s been a long afternoon.
Waa! You are soooo not my Daddy!
Hey, you’ve got nice eyes.
Hey, are you my Daddy? Cool!
Can a brother get a hug? It’s been a tough year.Ba-rock the Vote!!
Best,
Kwana
I Need A Hero
What’s Jack up to? Jackster is chilling this morning. Having taken his walk with the DH in the chilly 30 something degree air he’s gone back to napping for a bit. That’s quite a life you’ve got there Jack.
I need a hero. No, not that hero. If you ask me we all need that hero. Here’s hoping. Early voting is going on in many states and there are already long lines and problems with machines. Sigh.But right now I’m talking about a great sexy literary hero to get your mind off all of that and I found some in these historicals by Elizabeth Hoyt. Have you read her Prince series? They are delicious books with the most intriguing, unconventional, heroes you will ever read.
THE RAVEN PRINCE, THE LEOPARD PRINCE and THE SERPENT PRINCE. Yummy.
Sadly, I’m up to the Serpent Prince, the end of the series, but I’ll be going on to read her next, The Legend of the Four Solider Series. Oh, my poor DH, will he ever get me to turn out the lights at a decent hour? I don’t think so. Sorry, Love, those book lights just don’t do it for me.
Best,
KwanaSpin Cycle
What’s Jack up to? Lovely Jack is trying my last nerve. Getting into the trash and making all sorts of messes. Jack you are working it.
Ever have one of those times when it seems like the easiest tasks are incredibly hard? Where you feel like no matter what you do you’re just spinning your wheels?
Right now I’m in what I’d call a Spin Cycle and it’s driving me a bit batty. I’m not quite sure how to handle it. I do know from my DD’s ballet classes that when you have to do pirouettes the teachers advise you, in order not to get dizzy, to pick a focal point so that with each turn you always come back to that point. That’s what I’ll try and do.
Pick a focal point and try not to spin out of control. Ahh… motherhood is bliss.
Oh, Happy Monday!
Best,
Kwana
Look Up
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s been doing his best to get as many dog treats as possible out of me. It’s been working. I really have to toughen up so he doesn’t get fat. Can’t have a chubby Yorkie. He’s already the worlds biggest Yorkie. I’d like him to stay fit. So stop being so darned cute and sly Jack.
Look up.
We have a tree on our block between my house and my neighbor’s that is a total showoff. It turns earlier than all the other trees, I think so it doesn’t have to share the spotlight with the other trees. So what do I go and do to boost the tree’s ego further? I take some pics. I just could not resist.
As I’m snapping away a nanny goes by pushing an angelic baby and she says ,”I like your tree.” I have the nerve to preen and say, “thank you.” Pla-ease, as if I deserve one ounce of the glory.
Have a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to Look up.
Now please excuse me. I’ve have some leaves to clean up.Best,
Kwana
The Beast is Loose and Kristen Casts on!
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s sneaking off to the Dear Twins room to see what he can get into. With the messes they keep their rooms there’s lots of trouble to get into there. Oh, Jack.
There’s a new hot spot on the web. Ex Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown 
has launched The Daily Beast an online magazine for all things political, entertainment and well just… current. Give it a look see here. I suspect it’s still evolving and will be evolving a lot in the weeks to come.The Internet is all abuzz with opinions for Ms. Brown. You know how those are and how the saying goes. We all have ’em blah, blah, blah. So far I like the bits I see. As for my opinion? Add a bit more fashion I’m there all the way! But so far I like what I see.
This bring up the question: In this millisecond world are monthly mags a dying breed? I hope not. I just hope they can change with the times. Hmm… Change, the buzzword for our time I think.
I’d like to give a shout out to my fellow writer and buddy, the Diva herself, Kristen. She’s opened up her own Etsy store: Blondissimo Gems and Jewelry. Don’t you love that name? Go and check it out here. Go Kristen. Way to Cast-on!
Sidebar:Buh-Bye to G.C. on Survivor. Why did you come on if you couldn’t hang, Dude?
Best,
Kwanaimages from The Daily Beast
Is Joe for Real?
This is sticking at me so I have to talk about it?
Do any of you think that Joe The Plumber was a plant sent out there to ask that question of Barack on the campaign trail? After seeing the tape I kinda do.
And can someone tell me why newspapers were there to take his photo while he was watching the debate if he was so surprised to hear his named called so many times? Something doesn’t smell right to me. Also he doesn’t just look like your average plumber does he’s wayyyyy to perfect for words.
Of course I could be totally wrong. I often am. Conspiracy theory moment over. Scroll down for Project runway fun!best,
Kwana
Project Finito- Spoiler Alert!
Project Finale !
The debate is done Jack is snuggled beside me, I’m yawning, but I can’t sleep without watching Project Runway. So here I go.Jerell is gone and it’s just the ladies off to Parsons. They each get to present 10 looks so they have to edit out 2.
Time to choose models.
Korto needs girls with hair. Leanne wants Aliens. Huh? And Kenley is bossy. Surprise, surprise.Tim is walking through. First Kenley. Tim questioning the rope and Kenley is not hearing it. She’s not hearing anything. Tim walks away with THE best expression. Insert eye roll here.Korto is scared to keep her wedding dress because it was not a winner. I hope she changes it..Leanne has trouble editing. Too many good looks for her. Some problem to have.
Kenley stops Tim. She changes her mind and follows his advice. Could she be learning?
Korto is making 2 new looks at the last minute. Crazy! I hope crazy like a fox.Sidebar: Korto is a total vixen going out to discuss makeup? Who’s she going to see?Back in the workroom Leanne and Kenley are talking about each other’s lines behind their backs. Eee Oww.
Quick hair consultation and back to work.
Korto is stressed. Of course.
Leanne’s model come is with a dog that poops in the workroom. Is she trying to say something about the collections?!
Gather round its Tim with the show order and words to make you cry. Nice Tim.
The Designers up at 3:05 am to go to the tents at Bryant Park. Ouch.
More testimonies and tears.At the tents helpers arrive. Korto takes the help. Kenley says no one touches her garments. I see she’ll be fun to work for.
Almost Showtime and all the old PR faves are there. Are they paid for this?
Leanne has to switch a dress on a model and there are tears. There are always tears.
Everyone’s family is there.Now it’s Showtime. Heidi is looking elegant. Love that dress. Anyone know who’s dress it is?Tim Gunn is the guest Judge since JLo bailed. Foot Problems. Sure. I’ve heard things.Kenley comes out. She colorful and so are her dresses. 80’s meet 50’s pin-up girls. I like the fuchsia and black and the sleek black and the cream with floral.
Korto is next and she is feeling herself.
Love the first look. So sleek. And the new dress. Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh in white. Awesome. Yellow is gorgeous. Green at the end beautiful. A knockout! Looks for so many women. I could wear this. Love her use of color. And she grabs her daughter to walk with her at the end. A tear from me. Perfect.
look it’s Bianca from ANTM!
Next up Leanne. First look is pretty. Like the second. Fourth is pretty and fifth. I still love that wedding gown. I like her craftsmanship but wish for more variety in her palette and variation on the petals.
For me the winner is Korto. Let’s see who does win.Now to the judges. Hey, Nina is smiling. Oh happy day.
They love Kenley’s painting. But another dress reminds them of a dress that’s out there. She’s not winning.Korto showed her heritage and did not make it into a costume, but some pieces are overworked. She needs to hold back.
Leanne had divine workmanship. They loved all her different pieces. Maybe too many petals. Um, yeah.
Judges deliberate. My heart is beating fast.The winner is… not Kenley.
It’s… Leanne. I had a feeling it would be her. That’s the way the poll went. She had a lovely collection it just did not excite me with looks for so many real women like Korto’s did. Bummer. I never get the winner I want.Congratulations Leanne! Fun season. I’m looking forward to Top Chef next month.
Best,
KwanaP.S. Scroll down to talk politics if you’re not over it.
3 for 3!
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s wandering around sleepily right now. The debate is over and he’s ready for me to hit the lights. Soon Jack soon.
So the final debate is done. In my opinion it was another win for Barack, but reading th
is blog you’re not surprised by my opinion are you? I’m sure you have your own. Enjoy them. But hey, CNN agrees with me again too. Sweet. I thought McCain’s strategy was throw everything including the kitchen sink and see what sticks and unfortunately for him, nothing did. Another Obama win! What a cool cucumber he is.But Joe the Plumber? John McCain was so ready with that one, eh? I suspect he’ll be in an ad in about 5 minutes. Plumbers for Palin? Eek.
Now Go Vote Why Don’t Ya!! Have fun which ever way you go.Best,
KwanaAnderson Inspired
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s hibernating under my bed right now and won’t come out without the promise of a treat. He so stubborn. Just calling doesn’t work. I don’t like Blackmail Jack.
Right after saying I wasn’t inspired, I got a much needed smile and burst of energy from Anderson Cooper. I’m sure most of you know that I have been just a tad bit into this year’s presidential race. The final debate is tonight up against the finale of Project Runway. Can you believe that? What’s a girl to do? I’m actually taping PR because I’m even more into politics right now then pop culture. Eek! I must be sick.
But marrying my tv love and politics fix, Anderson Cooper was filling in for Regis on Live with Regis and Kelly yesterday and if I didn’t think I could love Mr. Cooper any more he dropped a bomb on me and professed his love of Prince, even going so far as to steal a guitar pick from a hotel room also hanging out with Dave Chapelle and then here’s the best… are you ready? He watches the Real Housewives of Atlanta!
Anderson, call me. The DVR is all set up and the Prosecco will be chilled.Best,KwanaA Date With Your Family
What’s Jack up to? Well the Dear Twins are back in school so Jack’s roaming around wondering where everyone got off to. Enjoy the quiet Jack. I will.
I’m feeling quite uninspired by pop culture lately so I’m going back in time a bit to and old lurve, Mystery Science Theater. Funny, silly, very inspiring. Why? I don’t know. But it is.
That said, I thought I’d invite you all to dinner at at my house. Yeah, it’s just like this. Really, it is. The Dear Twins are so helpful. Riiiiight. Just replace the smallest boy with Jack. Use your imagination. Have fun! Oh and pretend these are Black people. Enjoy. Peace Out!
Best,
Kwana
