Smells like Democracy

Well, today is election day here in California and it wouldn’t be an election without drama. The gubernatorial race you likely have heard of already. It’s a weird all-in primary where the top two vote getters will be on the… Continue Reading

Somewhat playing hooky, and a Day with Demeter

So this is going to be another one of those “Tom was too lazy to focus on.. the focus of this site.” Yes, I do have a bunch of stuff I could and should be reviewing But I am not.… Continue Reading

Jeffrey Dame Rugir de Gardenia

I honestly can’t remember which of our group first mentioned JD to me (looking back it was VerbenaLuvvr) but I thank them. It was the gateway to JD scents, of which there are a few, and all of the ones… Continue Reading

What I did this weekend.

I suppose the main answer is “not much.” I am still having the tail end of whatever this allergy thing is and things are still a little bit.. off. I did have to get up Saturday morning to open the… Continue Reading

New Frederic Malle: Contre-Jour

While my lemming days might be over as far as jumping through hoops of fire, spending more than I do on insurance, or browbeating friends into inconvenient trips involving the post office (aren’t you glad I’m not your friend?) there… Continue Reading

Blue After Black Friday?

So we’ve given Thanks for Thanksgiving and have no doubt have Christmas Under Control * Well, I do, but I only bought a couple of people presents and they (and I) have needs and wants that can be easily handled… Continue Reading

Gifts 2025 (Under US$50)

Hey there Crew. I’m looking around at the things we can buy for this season of giving. It’s getting well out of hand. My thought here is that spending enormous amounts of money on gifts will not make people love… Continue Reading