Julia London's Blog, page 111
May 11, 2009
What Wrong With This Picture?
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Well, actually, there’s nothing wrong with this picture. The picture itself, I mean. Except what is up with that fingernail? But I digress.
Interesting news arrived today along with the new postal rates, up again this year to $0.44. Seems that postal workers got the highest percentage hike in salary in the country. Apparently losing billions of dollars - $2.8 last year and already $2.6 so far this year - did not dissuade the powers that be from giving postal workers a 23% pay hike. No,
May 10, 2009
I’m a Trendsetter! (who knew?)
Remember last week when I was brave enough to post my maternity photos? A reminder:
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Julia London was kind enough to comment on my couch pattern inspired outfit. It apparently struck a chord with Lady Gaga, too, because look what she showed up wearing for a recent performance:
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Coincidence? I think not. She must be a reader of the Whine Sisters, or where else would she have come up with that? Next thing you know, she’ll be sporting the bunny-ear ponytails.
May 8, 2009
Mother of the Year!
My dear friend Laura just let me know. I’m honored!
It’s a fun video you can actually personalize and send to your mom or any moms out there. Happy Mother’s Day to our Whiner Moms out there!
May 6, 2009
Rethinking Celebrity
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Go away, Olsens. Paris who? In 2009, regular folk seem to be the biggest stars.
Sure, you can find some mention of the usual suspects on the gossip pages, but they’re certainly playing to reduced mention. It seems we hear more about everyday heroes, villains, and oddballs than we do about “celebrities” these days. Chesley Sullenberger (the Hudson-landing pilot), Casey Anthony (enough said), and the Octomom (ick) have commanded more headlines and fueled our imaginations more than any pretty yo
May 4, 2009
Hair Days: Sherri
A long time ago, we talked about showing our hair dos and don’ts, but I didn’t have a scanner. Julia London offered up a picture of herself with a really wild perm. Now I’m scanning and happy to offer my past up for your amusement.
My humble bunnginnings:
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When I was three and four, I loved bunnies, wanted to be one, got my wish for Halloween. I could have happily worn my hair as bunny ears for my whole life but something terrible happened. I came home from kindergarten and my mother said, “h
April 30, 2009
Chrysler Declares Bankruptcy; GM Makes a Deal with IKEA
In the future, buying a GM car will be a . . . little different. Here’s what you’ll need first:
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And then . . .
Here’s what you’ll have to do with it. Instructions are in Swedish.
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A Pregnant Pause
Applause to Julia London! Highland Scandal is a New York Times, USAToday, and Borders bestseller. I probably missed a few lists in there, Publisher’s Weekly? But whatever. We get it. Julia London strikes again, and she’s a big deal! Congratulations, Julia! Now go get your copy, or what will you talk about while all your friends are discussing Highland Scandal?
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In other news, I have to give props to Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. For almost a year now, the gossips have been whisper
April 29, 2009
Swine Flu. I have it—do you?
I am a hypochondriac. Every little weird ache or pain is a symptom of something much larger. I have diagnosed myself with traveling brain tumors, adrenal gland failure, and yes, even bi-polar disorder. So it’s only natural when a new villain comes to town, I start exhibiting symptoms.
It really should be no joking matter, because the schools they have closed in Texas are only an hour south of me. Mexico is a four hour trip down a flat road from me. But still, I have to laugh because I get
April 28, 2009
Summer Skin: Time to Go Bare!
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I mean, to bare your faces. Time to go for less makeup. What did you think I meant? The Whine Sisters aren’t big on showing skin (except for Julia London, when she wears her overall shorts).
I have super-sensitive skin. In fact, I’ve been covered in a rash for weeks, allergic to my laundry detergent. I bought Tide with Febreze, big mistake. Even bigger mistake? I was too cheap to stop using it even after I knew it irritated my skin. Hey, laundry detergent costs bucks. In this economy? I can l
April 27, 2009
Monday Mornings
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Time to get cracking! It’s so hard to get back on track after a week of vacation. Last week, the kids had spring break so we all took time to play. And sleep late. And eat badly. And skip the gym.
Now it’s Monday morning and we’re all having trouble getting back on track around here. My daughter feels too sick to go to school (there goes the best thing about Monday- getting the house to myself again). There’s a donut left in the box that doesn’t seem quite stale yet and it’s calling my name (
