Being a writer has advantages. One is that you can take an awkward situation, and use words to make it more positive. In this post, I'm able to relieve some of the tension of a really wierd subway ride.It's pretty hot outside today, but some people are hot under the proverbial collar, all the time. ... [ Read More ]
Archives for May 2007
Ace Men’s Grooming Products Launch- You’ve Come A Long Way Baby
Last night I attended the launch of an exciting, new line of products for men from ACE, a venerable purveyor of grooming products. It was the first time I'd been back to Bryant Park since Fashion Week, so I strolled through the park to the events space, Arena, on 41st Street. There were people ... [ Read More ]
Remember Ipana?
I was searching for something on You Tube, and found an Ipana Commercial featuring Bucky Beaver. These early commercials were unsophisticated, but so much fun! I can't help but share this one! ... [ Read More ]
Blues Legend Guitar Shorty Going “Home” (but only for a little while)
Last night we went to see our favorite musician, legendy bluesman and now, WC Handy Award Winner for 2007 Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, Guitar Shorty! If you read my blog, you know that we are not only fans, but friends, of this incredible artist, who also happens to be a really nice man. ... [ Read More ]
Fat, old, not model-quality? Forget it ladies (american idol thoughts)
I read a brief piece about Melinda Doolittle's elimination from "American Idol." The article wasn't about her talent, which wasn't in dispute, but the writer suggested that if you are a female singer that is out of shape, or at least not young and sexy enough to "work it" in semi-pornographic ... [ Read More ]
Chic, but is it cheap?
This morning I was reading a newspaper, when a Bergdorf Goodman advertisement caught my eye. It was for shoes...stiletto sandals, to be more precise.These were obviously meant for women who take their car and driver, or a taxi, and don't walk. But still, they were beautiful: sky-high, peep-toe ... [ Read More ]