Tilly Greene's Blog, page 41
April 7, 2011
Ellora's Cave Bollywood Bash at RT brought memories of...
our trip to India.
I haven't talked much about the trip, other than it helped shape An Invitation to the World: India , but let me tell you it was a spectacular three weeks. There was so much to see, smell, taste, hear, as well as learn, and after seeing a few pics from last night's party on Twitter, I wanted more of what I remember of India.
There was a wedding we went to while in Chennai and if only I could share the scents as well - everything was a true experience of the senses. However, what I remember most is how wonderful everyone was to us, I even had a Bollywood actress help me with my hair.
Anyway, here is the couple in a swing decorated in flowers, and while I can't remember all that is going on and why - we always had someone come up and explain what was happening and why, told you they were sweet - there is throwing and cleaning going on, as well as some great music.
Another bit that was delightful where the meals - yes, meals, as the ceremony stretched over many days although we only made it to two. A banana leaf was laid out in front of you while servers walked down the aisles with big bowls of goodies and ladled a portion onto your leaf to eat. Okay, I'm not going to share me finally being able to use all five fingers to eat, but the woman next to me had a good laugh. Seriously, all your life you're told don't use your fingers, and suddenly that's the only way you can eat and all five need to be used - I'm tell you, it's tricky stuff!
Something else we learned during the meals was when we were done and offered another helping, just say no! I would say, no thank you, and get another dollop of something delicious. Last words said is what they were going by. Bloody hard to just say no, guess the polite thing is in me to the bone.
Oh, by the way, no napkins although there was the great wash basin outside to use.
All in all, a great trip, and all the senses were given treats to enjoy.
I haven't talked much about the trip, other than it helped shape An Invitation to the World: India , but let me tell you it was a spectacular three weeks. There was so much to see, smell, taste, hear, as well as learn, and after seeing a few pics from last night's party on Twitter, I wanted more of what I remember of India.
There was a wedding we went to while in Chennai and if only I could share the scents as well - everything was a true experience of the senses. However, what I remember most is how wonderful everyone was to us, I even had a Bollywood actress help me with my hair.Anyway, here is the couple in a swing decorated in flowers, and while I can't remember all that is going on and why - we always had someone come up and explain what was happening and why, told you they were sweet - there is throwing and cleaning going on, as well as some great music.
Another bit that was delightful where the meals - yes, meals, as the ceremony stretched over many days although we only made it to two. A banana leaf was laid out in front of you while servers walked down the aisles with big bowls of goodies and ladled a portion onto your leaf to eat. Okay, I'm not going to share me finally being able to use all five fingers to eat, but the woman next to me had a good laugh. Seriously, all your life you're told don't use your fingers, and suddenly that's the only way you can eat and all five need to be used - I'm tell you, it's tricky stuff!
Something else we learned during the meals was when we were done and offered another helping, just say no! I would say, no thank you, and get another dollop of something delicious. Last words said is what they were going by. Bloody hard to just say no, guess the polite thing is in me to the bone.
Oh, by the way, no napkins although there was the great wash basin outside to use.
All in all, a great trip, and all the senses were given treats to enjoy.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
April 6, 2011
Today is Tartan Day - so...
get your plaid on!In NYC, it's a week plus full of events, and last night was the annual Dressed to Kilt fashion event. I can't wait to see the pics. It always looks like such a blast and one of these years I'll go.
Why?
If Gerard Butler shows up again to walk down the runway in a kilt, I want to see it!
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
April 1, 2011
Confession Time
I never watched The Sopranos series, although I heard it was good. Now, whenever I see one being shown, I'll watch it - although they always seem to be the same ones, but still interesting.
Nope, that isn't the confesson.
I was watching one the other day and Tony Soprano is in a thoughtful mood, sitting around the poker table with a few of his boys, and they're talking about one of his dad's mistresses. The woman had apparently also been a plaything for President Kennedy. So he's thinking and the shot was of him, close up, smoking on a cigar. It was a really good lighting, angle, everything - very artistically done. After two or three puffs with the smoke rather dramatically circling him, Tony takes a drink of whisky, and then another puff.
Here's the confession. I don't smoke, never have, but I have pulled a Tony - smoked a cigar and sipped on a whisky while chatting with friends. Can't remember if it was someone graduating, getting their first job, married, a baby, or just because we all felt like it, whatever the reason, it was fun.
Anyway, watching that scene on tv reminded me, and I thought I'd share the secret.
Nope, that isn't the confesson.
I was watching one the other day and Tony Soprano is in a thoughtful mood, sitting around the poker table with a few of his boys, and they're talking about one of his dad's mistresses. The woman had apparently also been a plaything for President Kennedy. So he's thinking and the shot was of him, close up, smoking on a cigar. It was a really good lighting, angle, everything - very artistically done. After two or three puffs with the smoke rather dramatically circling him, Tony takes a drink of whisky, and then another puff.
Here's the confession. I don't smoke, never have, but I have pulled a Tony - smoked a cigar and sipped on a whisky while chatting with friends. Can't remember if it was someone graduating, getting their first job, married, a baby, or just because we all felt like it, whatever the reason, it was fun.Anyway, watching that scene on tv reminded me, and I thought I'd share the secret.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 31, 2011
Brilliant Birthday Pressie Idea
Okay, brilliant might be pushing the boat a bit, but I think we came up with a pretty good idea for someone who is turning 50 - that would make her born in 1961.
If you know me, then you know normally books are for birthdays, but I couldn't remember who she liked to read, so I was stumped. Unheard of, but it happens. However, we were under the gun, and we had no time to fuss about, so we went shopping.
Being me, I hadn't totally ditched the book idea, but then the cutie brought forth a a CD of 60's hits. We walked around with it for a while and it finally hit me - find a bestselling book from the year she was born - and settled on James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, although Thunderball by Ian Fleming also sound pretty good. And then I took it a step further and picked up a copy of the Oscar winner for Best Picture for the same year which was West Side Story. That said, Breakfast at Tiffany's was another that sounded pretty cool.
I wish I could have found a candy or drink that had debuted that year, but I ran out of time. In the end, it was fun to shop for this gift, at some point it had turned into a scavenger hunt of sorts. So, next time someone you know is turning 50, give them the best from the year they were born.
If you know me, then you know normally books are for birthdays, but I couldn't remember who she liked to read, so I was stumped. Unheard of, but it happens. However, we were under the gun, and we had no time to fuss about, so we went shopping.
Being me, I hadn't totally ditched the book idea, but then the cutie brought forth a a CD of 60's hits. We walked around with it for a while and it finally hit me - find a bestselling book from the year she was born - and settled on James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, although Thunderball by Ian Fleming also sound pretty good. And then I took it a step further and picked up a copy of the Oscar winner for Best Picture for the same year which was West Side Story. That said, Breakfast at Tiffany's was another that sounded pretty cool.
I wish I could have found a candy or drink that had debuted that year, but I ran out of time. In the end, it was fun to shop for this gift, at some point it had turned into a scavenger hunt of sorts. So, next time someone you know is turning 50, give them the best from the year they were born.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 30, 2011
It's Getting Hotter!
Is anyone else reminded of the old Coppertone ad when they see this gorgeous model named Kevin Baker in his Soul undies?Okay, there's no dog and he isn't at the beach, but that's what I thought of and then noticed Baker is a rather fit man.
Thank you to photographer Greg Vaughan and Homotography.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 29, 2011
Authors + Readers = At Their Best
Operation Auction went live on Sunday, March 27th at 12:01 am PDT and all items are in the Operation Auction ebay store!
Now for a few details: None of the items will show up until the auction is live and not all items are going up at the same time. We have divided the items as equally as possible into three batches.
Batch One will be up March 27th at 12:01 am PDT, ending March 30th at 12:01am
Batch Two will be up March 28th at 12:01 am PDT, ending March 31st at 12:01am
Batch Three will be up March 29th at 12:01 am PDT, ending April 1st at 12:01am
New donations are still coming in so be warned the enteries might be incomplete, however, there are categories in the store to help search for the items you want.
Shipping details will be in the description of each item. Please read those carefully before you bid to see if it is US only or international.
[Thank you to Black Raven's Erotic Cafe for the clear details]
I, Tilly Greene, happen to have a canvas bag filled w/signed books and goodies, and it ends March 30th - tomorrow - bid big as the proceeds are going to Fatin of RR@H Novel Thoughts and Book Talk blog.The link to the Operation Auction ebay store is: http://bit.ly/ifl6ZM or http://stores.ebay.com/operationauction2011
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 28, 2011
I love a man in a kilt, but...
Kilts, love them, but this one isn't working for me. If I could think of a character who would sully the tartans fine heritage, it would be fun to write a character wearing one - although not the hero! Never the hero!Thank you, Trend de la Creme, for the interesting undies, sorry, thong. Oh the horror!
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 25, 2011
A Great Movie You Might Have Missed
The other day I watched a movie called "9". I remember wanting to see it and yet I don't remember ever seeing it hit the theaters. Doesn't mean it didn't, just that I missed it, and so sat back to watch what turned out to be a fabulous flick. Netflix says:In a postapocalyptic world, a small community of rag-doll robots hides in fear from dangerous machines out to exterminate them. But when a brave newcomer named 9 (voiced by Elijah Wood) joins the group, he inspires them to stand up and fight for their survival."9" started out as an animated short and, thankfully, was extended. Personally, I can't wait to see what's next for the director Shane Acker.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 24, 2011
Time to Eat Crow
I was wrong when I said there were no place on the East Coast that could make a good burger. The cutie has made it his mission to help me find one that I'd enjoy and I finally found one! It's close to home, too. No, everything isn't perfect, but I'm okay with their finally being one I can eat.At first it was Five Guys, those are good and the fries come in a bag so we can add some vineager, which gives the cutie a "chip" boost. Next came Smashburger [picture to the right], lovely, especially their fried pickles, but the bun was too much for me to handle.
Then, this past weekend, without any warning, the cutie took me to a Cheeburger Cheeburger.
Huge cheeseburger, but it was juicy, and the waiter suggested I cut it in half to take away for later [he also said don't order the small burger, it's all bun]. The onion rings were thin and lovely, and the fries were great. The milkshake was yummy and made with what I wanted, thank you. My suggestion is to share it all, there's too much for one person, but oh so good.
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
March 23, 2011
A Change of Pace
Usually on Wednesday I'll post a seriously hot dude, help people get throught the mid-week hump, but today I'm changing things up.In this picture from Skinny vs Curvy, Raquel Welch shows off a fabulously female form. Curves, dips and valleys, otherwise called a shape.
Fabulous!
Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
