Some Reflections on The Bull

Auturo DiModica is an Italian born artist who sculpted Charging Bull (seen above) on his own initiative and at his own expense. In 1989, he just up and “gave” it to the people of the City of New York by having it transported to a spot in front of the New York Stock Exchange and just left it there. The NYPD impounded it. Public outcry saved the bull from oblivion and it was mounted in Bowling Green square, about 3 blocks south from where DiModica had left it. Continue reading →

Mad Men Post-Mortem: Tea Leaves

Hello, little chickens. What did you think of last night’s episode? Got any great recaps you’d like to share?

I’m catching up on the episode right now, so my thoughts will be in the comments.

WARNING: THE COMMENTS WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS. DO NOT READ THE COMMENTS IF YOU DON’T WANT TO BE SPOILED.

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Mad Men Open Thread: Season 5, Episode 3

We’ve got just a regular 43 minute episode tonight, folks. How long do you think it will take for Betty and Henry to make an appearance?

See you in the comments!

WARNING: THIS POST WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO BE SPOILED, DO NOT COME IN HERE!

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Beauty Tutorial: Fake It ‘Til You Make It

A number of us ladies (and Dogs) were discussing beauty tricks last evening and venting our frustrations with the problems cosmetics cause us. We had questions: Is the smokey eye a myth? (Answer: Yes). Why are Spanx crotchless and is that ever not funny? (Answers: Let’s not think about that too hard and no). We realized that we all have different strengths and that combined, we could probably construct the perfect beauty look.

Personally, I am useless when it comes to eye makeup and intricate hairstyles? Forget it. The one thing I am really good at is creating a nice, natural-looking base layer. Continue reading →

Prom Season!

Some guys are so thoughtful - his eyes match her dress!
The dresses! The suits! The music! The barfing!

Whaddaya got for us for prom stories? Names can be changed to protect the innocent, um, ok, the vengeful.

I don’t have any particularly good stories, but I did have some nice dresses, some nice dates, and one really awful date, but no need to go into that story, let’s just say he was conversationally challenged, as in, he didn’t have any. Continue reading →