A Woman Should

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...
how to fall in love without losing herself..


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....


Stylish older sis sent me this poem by Maya Angelou last week. It's right on. The only thing on here I lack is a drill. Do you read this and think, huh I don't have that, feel that, need that?

I guarantee . . .

This is a place you will NEVER find me.

NEVER.

I'm just saying.

Yeah, Uh-huh, Thats About Right!

I am left brained 100%.

Looky looky here.....

There's a new ginger in town. I have to say I would have said no way to Drew Barrymore as a redhead. But she looks GOOOOOOODD!

Is it Spring yet?!?

Look who's sporting a new haricut and bandana?

Holla!

I'm digusted

By the looming possibility of the government shutting down in just mere hours. I blame both parties. This is the most clear cut example of politicing I have ever seen. From what I have seen and read so far, it appears that both sides are looking out for their party/their own future political careers. But no one seems to be looking out the American people. I know we've had a shut down before, and we made it through that,but we weren't in a war then. And now the soldiers, and their families are being used as a bargaining chip. We have one side digging in their heels after they felt they have compromised (to save face). The other side is throwing things on that have no business being part of the budget, and they know full well will sink the whole thing. It's a tough financial climate for everyone. All states are having to make cutbacks that will affect the many people. Look at Illinois raising their income tax. Look at the fracas that just happened in Wisconsin over collective bargaining agreements. The Federal government has to make these tough decisions too. I'm an accountant, I have been through this with companies when they are scaling back. It's REALLY not easy to decide where/who to cut from. But it's not THIS hard. The only thing a shutdown will accomplish is the politicians involved will be able to save face for their constituents on where/why they decided to make the cuts.

Do you flare? ? ?

I am not thin-thighed.

I wish I was because I would rock this look in one hot second.

And don't they just look so fresh standing next to the skinny's.



But really I love everything about this woman and the photograph

Don't you just know she's got a great story to tell?

All images via The Sartorialist