Lazy Weekend and Burkelman Fragrances

Well, the heat sort of broke here. It is still warm, but not blazing hot and not Atlanta-level humid. An old friend from work who I haven’t seen in over ten years was in town visiting and wanted to get… Continue Reading

Turning to Comfort: A whine

Well, the heat is back on. With humidity, today at 80% according to my neighbor. And while it is not going to stop me from whining about it (in an, I hope, mildly amusing fashion) I do have to point… Continue Reading

The Heat is on: or, Thwarted

Well, it’s hot here. Pretty much I suppose like everywhere else that isn’t at one of the poles at this point. It’s not even hot enough that I feel I can really complain: Although the news reports would lead one… Continue Reading

Happy 4th! I’ve Got Nothin’

Hello all. Well, it is supposed to be a long holiday weekend here in Amurrica, what with the 4th of July happening on a Tuesday, Monday is supposed to be a day off. My friend and coworker is taking a… Continue Reading

Fridge Confessions!

It’s a long holiday weekend for many here in the U.S., what with July 4 on a Tuesday (thus, many office workers also got Monday off.) I’m going completely random today, we’ll see if anyone shows up to read this.… Continue Reading

Birthdays, Beauty Events, and More Whining..

Well, first off, a bit of news: I received an email from Serge Lutens reading that Datura Noir and Clair de Musc have been resurrected in the form of bell jars, available to order from the mothership at $305 for… Continue Reading

Happy Birthday To Me

Props if you have seen the bad 80’s slasher movie with the girl from “Little House on the Prairie.” So today is my 39th birthday. It’s like the 45th 39th, so it’s the Annual Patsy Stone Memorial 39th. Therefore, I… Continue Reading