Finally…
So the long awaited rain has finally come. And I’m thankful for it. I mean really I have to be. My grass is as dry as old broom straw and with brush fires popping up in unlikely places like Long Island we sure need the rain. But I should have know the downfall would come right on the day my peony blooms.
At least I snapped a picture. You know what they say. It lasts longer.
Happy Monday.
Best,
KwanaShades of Jack
Happy Friday! Another week down and a fast one too. I realize it’s been quite a while since I’ve done an update on what’s Jack been up too. That’s because he’s been just up to his usual funny antics nothing new. Hanging in the front closet where he has easy access to the door to frighten anyone who dares to come a calling. Also following close behind me whenever I head to the kitchen just in case I happen to drop a morsel or two. And here he is making it plain that I’m slow with the water. As I went past he ran over and put his paw right in the bowl to give me the sign to hop to it. Jack is never subtle.
That said. With a little prodding from friends and after an excellent lesson on pinterest from Jennifer at Dec- A-Porter I invite you to head on over to Pinterest to view my new best of if you will … I give you… 60 Shades of Jack. Enjoy!
Best,
KwanaP.S. Do you have a Pinterest account? If so please leave it in the comments so I can head on over and check it out!
The Healer
So I caved. After a week of feeling lousy I could not take the coughing, stuffiness, back pain and then ear pain any longer and made my way to my doctor.
No, it was nowhere near as dramatic as this. Just a sinus infection and an ear infection. I’m sure I’ll be on the mend soon. I just thought the vintage novel pic from ebay was fantastic.
My DH thanks you all for the lovely birthday wishes yesterday. We had a nice time with just the two of us. Going to our favorite spot at the end of City Island and enjoying baskets of shrimps, scallops and fries right by the sea.
Turns out the warm temperatures in New York brought out the party in everyone else too and the place was as packed as you’d find it on a warm Saturday night in July. Booty shorts and all. Side bar: Some are not ready. Just sayin’
We capped off the evening with a red velvet cupcake that my husband had to practically fight Jack for. Jack saw the candle and swore my bad singing was for him I guess. All in all a very nice night.
Best,
Kwana
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Always…
The hero of my heart.
Happy Birthday!
Love you forever,
Kwana
In Bed
Sorry to have been so quiet but I have been a bit under the weather this week and still am with some sort of (imo) unfair Spring flu bug. So I’ve been close to bed and not that coherent on the computer which is never a good thing for a writer who is feeling under a serious time crunch.
Hoping to feel better soon but for now I’m sticking with my bed, my Kindle and my remote. Have a good weekend.
Best,
Kwana
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Really?
Thanks to the fabulous Jennifer Weiner for tweeting this video from the amazing Laura Zigman. Every Time that bunny says, “really” I said it too. Just perfect. Chime in with your opinion on smart vs. not so smart women writers. I think you know where I stand. Really.
Best,
Kwana
Rise and Shine
Easter Greetings!
Not Just Friday…
But a really Good Friday!
I’m loving this Keep Calm that I saw over on Tumblr. It totally made me smile. This will be a very different Easter for me as for the first time in 18 years my kids won’t be with me and will be away at school. I just don’t get the breaks falling like they have. But I will smile though and hope they are too knowing I’m thinking of them and loving them as God loves them.
Have a wonderful Easter to those of you celebrating this weekend and a Happy Passover to those of you celebrating Passover and if you have no celebrations this weekend, I hope you are chilling in the sunshine and Keeping Calm…
Best,
Kwana
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Summer Dreamin’
It’s that transition time, cool in the morning (ok, downright cold) and you bundle all up to head out to start your day. But then by the time lunchtime arrives, the sun comes out full blast bringing with it a warmth that you had almost forgotten existed. So you start to slowly peel away those layers as you wiggle your foot out into those little spots of golden light. It is there that you get that lovely taste of warmth that has you pausing and dreaming of the summer days to come.
Me, I’m starting to flirt with the idea of shedding my winter layers of suede boots and ugh, those seen better days, sneakers (that come to think of it have not seen enough of the gym while it was still cold.) and going for something prettier and lighter to put a new spring in my step.
Now me being a tall girl, I’m not one to teeter around on some spindly heels so I always gravitate towards the classic espadrille as a go to summer shoe. Something about that natural rope style always takes me away to a calmer place. It’s like a vacation for your feet. I’m glad to see that this year there are plenty of styles to choose from ranging from your basic flats, which I adore, to fun and flirty stacked sandal styles that add height while still giving a girl like me (klutzy) much needed stability.
With so many espadrilles styles to choose from I can feel a shoe frenzy coming on. But first I’m thinking a trip to the nail salon for a long overdue Pedi is definitely in order. Another place I hardly saw over the winter months. Uh oh.
Tell me what is your favorite warm weather shoe style?
Side note question: Do you, like me, skip the Pedi’s during the winter?Best,
Kwana
