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
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,
KwanaReal Top Models and a Real Hot Mess Fun
What’s Jack up to? As a write this Jack is being a dog of leisure and is stretched out on the couch beside me sleeping away. Yep, he leads a pretty good life.Happy Monday and Happy Columbus Day! The kids are still out of school. Will it ever start again? So the weekend continues…
Not much to say today so I wanted to give a shout of to Models Live on Vogue.TV It’s the most addictive short series where cameras follow 3 new models as they try and make it during their first season out. You get a true look glimpse into the fashion world and what it really takes to be a Top Model. No Tyra here.Check it out and tell me what you think.
Austria will pull at your heart. Madeline will show what true determination is. And Cato may leave you wondering a bit.
Go to Vogue.tv to see the rest.
Oh, did anybody see the Not So Real Housewives Of The ATL? Whoa Baby! I don’t believe for a second that NeNe was left off that party list by mistake. That Sheree is not fooling me.Do you all find it hard to watch all the ridiculous excess of this show during these hard times
or are you like me and find it a great escape and a good laugh? Although I will admit did have to shake my head quite a few times. Most notably at Sheree’s $12,000 Louis Vuitton birthday cake. There is no way in the world I’d spend that kind of money on a cake. It would be Duncan Hines and a real Louis Vuitton bag on my arm. But That’s just me. I love a good accessory even more than cake.Best,
KwanaCasting On
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s wondering where this week went to. Nah, that’s just me. He’s doing the hanging in the hall closet thing that he loves so much. I just don’t get that dog sometimes and I’m sure he’s probably thinking the same thing about crazy me.
Casting on in knitting is always done with a a little bit of fear and excitement. But like the point of the One Sock Moment a decision must be made otherwise you’re left stuck in the same place or hopping around in a circle on one foot.
So you cast-on with nothing more than a vague road map, a pile of string and faith in your ability to produce something out of not too much, but your drive and ambition.
Notice it doesn’t hurt to have something lovely like Pride and Prejudice in the background to inspire you!
Tell me what have you been thinking about casting on? A book, a painting, a business venture, a night class, a new love, an old love? Yummy. Don’t get stuck in a one sock moment. Time is too short.
Take a deep breath and cast-on.
Best,
KwanaProject Heartbreak
What’s Jack up to? Jack was sleeping late on this school holiday morning just like the rest of us. Now he’s up and chipper and ready to ROCK!
Project Runway starts with Heidi giving out cash and time for the designers to make a collection. The elimination challenge was to make a wedding dress that reflects their collection and Tim will be checking in.
We start with Kenley saying how she was sabotaged and walking away without a goodbye. Ugh!
First Visit- Korto in Little Rock.
Tim says, what is this place. So funny! Korto looks great.
The collection is very Korto. Nice palette. Ethnic, but not too much . Beautiful beading.
Tim is worried about the sexual shape. Oh Tim. Don’t be scarrrred.
The wedding dress needs work. I agreee.Tim meets hubby, daughter family and friends and Korto does a drum performance for Tim as a sweet suck up. Use what you got girl to get what you need!
Then it’s on to Portland to see Leanne and her cute quiet boyfriend that looks just like her.
Leanne is all about water and waves.Tim is concern with all the white. Tea dye it or something.
Then he goes bike riding with Leanee, scary, but cute. It’s fun to se Tim out of his element. No family for Leanne. Where are they? No story for her either. She’s the woman of mystery. Why am I not surprised?
On to Jerell in Los Angeles. Jerell is all evening. I feel like we’re in the Bob Mackie showroom. Not that that’s an all together bad thing. Bob in the right moment has been know to rock it. But Jerell needs to be careful.
Tim is concerned about the top if the wedding dress. I am too.It’s time for editing with all the pieces. There is a lot going on there.
Time to meet the family. Sister pretty. Love interest. Funny. Way to not commit Jerell. And Mom. Love the pics of Jerell and his Dad. That afro was a crack up.Finally it was save the attitude for last and Kenley in Brooklyn.
She was all about saying she values Tim’s opinion. Riiiight.
That photo of her grandmother totally shows where she gets her style.
Kenley handpainted the fabrics which was pretty ambitious and they came out lovely.
Then we could to the neck area the she has ropes on the neck. What? Hanging! Huh? Strange.
Tim loved the wedding dress. It’s fun. Feathers. Can you say Christian?
Kenley cries tears of joy.
No family or even fiends visit. So sad but when you’re not nice you can’t even get friends to come by and be your friends with Tim Gunn.Now were all back in NY. Whew. This is too long. Sorry. It’s part one of the finally. The designers want to get their spaces before Kenley arrive. Jerell is stuck rooming with Kenley. When she arrives the reception is cold and she apologizes.
Doorbell with champagne and food and lighten.
They arrive at Parsons for the the designers to unpack. Time for a lookie. But Tim comes in with a whopper of another challenge. Design a bridesmaid dress to go with their wedding dress. Uh oh. It’s on!
Tim walks through. Kenley ambitious. Jerell sloppy. Leanne now making music. Wow. Korto’s dresses are in competition.
Tim makes a speech and gets weepy. Is it for the designers or the move to Lifetime? Hmmm…
Now to the runway show.
Jerell- I don’t like the top of the wedding dress. Color of the bridesmaid is bad. I don’t like iridescent. It looks cheap.
Kenley- wedding dress is very Kenley. Cute though. Fun Bridesmaid
Korto- Like wedding, but not the color and take a few of the pleats away please. I do like the bridesmaid dress.
Leanne- love wedding gorgeous architecture. The winner today. Bridesmaid. Delish. Cream puff. Bravo has these pics that show nothing. What does this mean?
I hate it when they do this so close to the end. It’s a heart breaker. But Jerell is out. If someone had to go this week he was the one.It’s an all girl finale. Till next week.
Best,
KwanaWhich one? That one.
What’s Jack up to? Jack’s full of energy this morning. Running from one side of the bed to the other, all ready for a brisk walk in the cold air. Oh, Jack it was a late night last night I’m tired.Did you watch the debate last night or are you over all this yet and you watched the New Real Housewives of Atlanta? I’m not going to hate. I DVR’d it and will be watching that un-beweavable hot mess asap. I saw the preview and those lades make the Real Housewives of New York look like paupers.
But that’s not what I’m talking about today. Today is about last night. I went to sleep not knowing what I’d write about, but woke up still annoyed with one thought on my mind. That one. It really got under my skin when McCain had the nerve to say “That one” in reference to Barack Obama last night. In what context is that ok? In reference to a cup, a book, the fifth grandchild from the left, but not in reference to a Senator and candidate for President of the United States.
As soon as it was out I was taken aback. His low talking, condescending, “My Friend” way just gets gets under my skin. And how do you assume that the person who asked you a question about the failed economy doesn’t know what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is? And you call the other guy the elitist? Pla-easeAll in all, once again there was no knock out, but another quiet win for the Obama camp. According to the early polls. CNN tracks it at 54 Obama and 3o McCain and the rest saying “Uh what?”What say you about last night? You know what I say.Sidebar:Funniest laugh from this morning. Joe Biden was on The Today Show doing his job and giving a shout out for his candidate. At the end of the interview Ann Curry said that Sarah Palin was invited to come on but declined. No surprise there. I made a comment to the DH about Sarah hiding and she should be doing her job and commenting on the debate.Deadpan he says to me. “Maybe she didn’t watch.”Ha! Who knows? Real Housewives of Atlanta was on!Project Runway Tonight! Yippee.Best,KwanaNineteen
What’s Jack up to? I’ve realized Jack’s doing a really good job at training me. Something is so wrong with this picture, eh? But it’s so cute the way he pushes his water bowl at me to let me know to get off my butt and get to serving him. Boy, he’s learned a lot from the folks in my house. Yeesh!
Today is me and The DH’s 19th wedding anniversary. Yep, it’s a mind blower for me too.
I don’t really remember exactly what we’re thinking or saying when this picture was taken in Central Park, but I’m pretty sure the conversation went something like this:DH: “Can you believe this?”
Me, laughing: “Nope.”
DH: “You are always getting me into something.”
Me: “Yep, I am.”
DH: “So, what are we supposed to do now?”
Me: “I don’t know but let’s hurry up and get these pictures done. I don’t wanna miss the cocktail hour. That’s the best part.”
DH: “You know you’re crazy, right.”
Me: “Yeah, I know, but you love me and I love you.”
DH: “Ok let’s go, Lovie. It’s your party.”
Happy anniversary DH! 19 years is many a lifetime. It’s fun growing up with you.
Best,
Kwana
