(2228,1,'2010-11-27 08:53:02','2010-11-27 15:53:02','<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Photo of Biggest Fashion Faux Pas in History of Female Bloggerdom exists within the bowels of this post.</span></strong></span>  But first things first...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Fashion Makeover Part One was supposed to take place on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 45.</a></strong>  I originally intended to acquaint myself with \"what\'s hot now\" in fashion and quickly became sidetracked by another sort of smutty \"hot\" in Cosmo. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ultimately decided that it would be easier for me to arrange for a personal shopper at Nordstrom because she\'ll actually know what she\'s doing and won\'t get sidetracked by articles on untamed va-jay-jays.  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\">You\'ll need to go back and read Day 45</a></strong> for the latest and greatest on retro \"hairstyles\".  If you\'ve invested in laser hair removal, then you\'re SOL.  Oops! ) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And yes, a personal shopper at Nordie\'s is FREE.  Can you believe it?!?! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, Nordie\'s, Nordie\'s, Nordie\'s.  How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On another day.  I need to focus on Day 59. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before the Nordie\'s Fairy Godmother makes me over, I needed to make room for the \"new me\" in my closet. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may be asking, \"How does cleaning out a closet serve as a Day of Living Curiously?  Aren\'t you supposed to pick something \'soul-scintillating\', as you like to call it?\" </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Fair question, dear reader.  Fair question. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are born in the month of September, then there is a very good chance that you are a Virgo.  And if you are a Virgo, then there is a very good chance that you like to organize and clean.  And if you like to organize and clean, then there is a very good chance that reorganizing and cleaning a closet gives you a cheap thrill. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am guilty all of the above. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So on Day 59, I couldn\'t wait to get in the trenches and toss clothing and shoes that met the following criteria:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Not worn in a year</li>\n	<li>More than 7 years old (Call it my 7 year itch.)</li>\n	<li>Outdated</li>\n	<li>Uncomfortable</li>\n	<li>Anything that would cause my sister to taunt me with, \"You\'re ugly and your mother dresses you funny.\"</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>I present to you the embarrassing \"Before\" photos. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB230178.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2178\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB230178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Granted, it could be worse.  The closet is still fairly color, type, and season coordinated.  But it is still enough to drive a Virgo to the edge. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB230180.jpg\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2301791.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2301791-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>I\'m no Mommy Dearest, but the dry cleaner hangers need to go.  NO MORE WIRE HANGERS, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB230180.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB230180-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>And look at my hamper!  Or more specifically, at the floor surrounding my hamper!  You would think a bachelor lived here!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> </p>\n\n<p>In the midst of battle, I decided to concentrate only on fall/winter clothes.  All shoes were game. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Holy Dust Storm, Batman!  Have you ever noticed how much DUST accumulates in closets???  I had no choice but to whip out the dust mask and super-duper-micro-fibered As Seen On TV dust cloths.  Choke, choke, cough, cough. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I was ruthless about the rules above.  In the past, I\'ve gone soft with the \"I haven\'t worn it in a year, but I promise to wear it soon\" and \"It\'s getting old, but it\'s so comfy and sentimental\" excuses. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260194.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2185\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260194-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Before you think I\'m waaayyyy too anal, I will let you in on a dirty little secret:  I never make my bed.  Except when I\'m expecting guests, of course. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In case you want to continue to laugh at my expense, allow me to supply you with yet more humiliating photos.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260196.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2186\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260196-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>I remember buying this dress for my first year of teaching in Arizona.  Which means that...ahem...THIS DRESS IS FROM 1995!!!!  Kimeee, Dina <em>dah</em>ling, and Cooleenie -- WHY DIDN\'T YOU STAGE AN INTERVENTION???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Moving on...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260197.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2187\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260197-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>3 token male readers -- It\'s true.  Women buy too many black shoes.  Sue us. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">I\'d rather not move on, as our next \"exhibit\" could rank as one of the most embarrassing photos ever posted by a female blogger with any sort of fashion pride. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260198.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2189\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260198-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Arizona readers -- These are called \"Duck Shoes\", and I actually wore them in college to keep my feet dry as I trekked across a snowy New York campus.  Why do I still have them?  Your guess is as good as mine. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260206.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2190\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260206-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>One woman\'s trash is another woman\'s treasure.  All clothing and shoes will be donated to Bosom Buddies, a breast cancer charity. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260205.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2191\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260205-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Do you ever find unexpected goodies when cleaning out your closet?  Look what timely treasure I found!  [The Ttouch materials, not the puppy. :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260208.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2192\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260208-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Ahhhhh...Virgoan bliss = Pared down clothing, as well as type, season and color coordinated.  I actually arrange the colors by their order in the spectrum.  (Roy G. Biv!  Red, orange, yellow, etc.)  Now that I say that out loud, I\'m wondering if this is healthy. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260207.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260207-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Bella is perfect and does not chew on shoes.  She merely poses alongside them. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2602101.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2195\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2602101-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Yes, mom.  Even<em> I</em> was mortified with myself and placed the clothes inside the hamper where they belong. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Nordie\'s Fairy Godmother, here I come! </strong></span></span></p>','Day 59:  Fashion Makeover Part 2 (featuring Enquirer-worthy photos!)','','inherit','open','open','','2176-autosave','','','2010-11-27 08:53:02','2010-11-27 15:53:02','',2176,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2176-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2230,1,'2010-11-27 09:32:52','2010-11-27 16:32:52','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision','','','2010-11-27 09:32:52','2010-11-27 16:32:52','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2231,1,'2010-11-27 09:33:45','2010-11-27 16:33:45','','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) 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10:41:17','2010-11-27 17:41:17','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2240,1,'2010-11-27 10:42:55','2010-11-27 17:42:55','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface\" Al Pacino.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-7','','','2010-11-27 10:42:55','2010-11-27 17:42:55','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2241,1,'2010-11-27 10:45:05','2010-11-27 17:45:05','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface\" Al Pacino.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-8','','','2010-11-27 10:45:05','2010-11-27 17:45:05','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2242,1,'2010-11-27 10:48:59','2010-11-27 17:48:59','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-9','','','2010-11-27 10:48:59','2010-11-27 17:48:59','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2243,1,'2010-11-27 10:49:06','2010-11-27 17:49:06','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-10','','','2010-11-27 10:49:06','2010-11-27 17:49:06','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(2244,1,'2010-11-27 10:51:32','2010-11-27 17:51:32','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-11','','','2010-11-27 10:51:32','2010-11-27 17:51:32','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(2247,1,'2010-11-27 10:53:36','2010-11-27 17:53:36','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-14','','','2010-11-27 10:53:36','2010-11-27 17:53:36','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(2245,1,'2010-11-27 10:51:46','2010-11-27 17:51:46','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-12','','','2010-11-27 10:51:46','2010-11-27 17:51:46','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(2246,1,'2010-11-27 10:52:00','2010-11-27 17:52:00','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-13','','','2010-11-27 10:52:00','2010-11-27 17:52:00','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(2248,1,'2010-11-27 10:53:56','2010-11-27 17:53:56','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-15','','','2010-11-27 10:53:56','2010-11-27 17:53:56','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(2249,1,'2010-11-27 10:56:30','2010-11-27 17:56:30','[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-16','','','2010-11-27 10:56:30','2010-11-27 17:56:30','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(2250,1,'2010-11-27 10:59:31','2010-11-27 17:59:31','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-17','','','2010-11-27 10:59:31','2010-11-27 17:59:31','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(2251,1,'2010-11-27 10:59:44','2010-11-27 17:59:44','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s the play-by-play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-18','','','2010-11-27 10:59:44','2010-11-27 17:59:44','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(2252,1,'2010-11-27 11:00:32','2010-11-27 18:00:32','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Here\'s the play-by-play:</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-19','','','2010-11-27 11:00:32','2010-11-27 18:00:32','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(2253,1,'2010-11-27 11:01:21','2010-11-27 18:01:21','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Here\'s the play-by-play:</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-20','','','2010-11-27 11:01:21','2010-11-27 18:01:21','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(2254,1,'2010-11-27 11:03:01','2010-11-27 18:03:01','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Here\'s the play-by-play:</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-21','','','2010-11-27 11:03:01','2010-11-27 18:03:01','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(2255,1,'2010-11-27 11:05:49','2010-11-27 18:05:49','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Here\'s the play-by-play:</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, get on your knees and beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-22','','','2010-11-27 11:05:49','2010-11-27 18:05:49','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(2256,1,'2010-11-27 11:07:05','2010-11-27 18:07:05','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Nothing brings on a &quot;moment&quot; faster than hot sticky buns\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB240182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even this mouse because I was at historic <strong><a href=\"http://www.elchorrolodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Chorro Lodge</a></strong> for their annual Night Before Thanksgiving celebration. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In all of the years of living in my fair city, I had never attended this pre-TDay tradition and was anxious to check it out.  I envisioned a cozy night filled with faboo food and friendship.  Here is what I didn\'t expect:  Multiple <em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"Moments\" in one sitting. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Here\'s the play-by-play:</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>\"Moment\" #1:</strong></span></span>  El Chorro is famous for their Sticky Buns.  Oh.  My.  Word.  And these come out before the meal, so you are therefore <em>encouraged</em> to eat dessert first.  This is my kind of establishment.  This is some kind of foreplay. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trying to keep a straight face for Moment #2 photo op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831.jpg\"><img class=\" \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB2401831-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #2:</span> </strong></span> Green Chile Cheese Grits.  I needed a cigarette afterwards.  And I don\'t even smoke. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh.  And if you think you don\'t like grits, try these and get back to me.  If you live outside my fair city, get on your knees and beg El Chorro for the recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Moment\" #3:</span> </strong></span>Post-food porn chit-chat amongst friends naturally turned to Javier Bardem since I was still in lust from <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/21/day-55-breathless-over-jb/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 55 </a>.  </strong>Britt chimed in that her \"man\" is Russell Crowe which I totally get.  He\'s so yummy when he\'s not acting like a complete ass in real life. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then Corinniecakes threw it out there:  Eric Bana. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2239\" title=\"eric_bana1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eric_bana1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Deep Sigh...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />Corinnie and I shared that \"moment\" together.  Britt and Laney looked at each other with no recognition whatsoever.  That\'s o.k.  Corinnie and I prefer to keep him to ourselves. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Moment of Comic Relief: </strong></span></span> Just when Corinniecakes and I need an entire pack of cigs to calm down from our Erica Bana \"moment\", Laney decides to share that her \"man\" is Al Pacino. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She clarified that she meant \"Scarface Al Pacino\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>???</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hey -- who am I to judge?  As long as your man is momentous, it\'s all good, ladies.  ;-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 60:  3 (yes, 3!) When Harry Met Sally \"Moments\" During 1 Dinner','','inherit','open','open','','2229-revision-23','','','2010-11-27 11:07:05','2010-11-27 18:07:05','',2229,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2229-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(2257,1,'2010-11-30 01:11:31','2010-11-30 08:11:31','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we will beat the blahs by diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lustful curiosity that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we <em>strongly encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ciao, principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','publish','open','open','','day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans','','http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/','2011-01-20 21:54:47','2011-01-21 04:54:47','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2257',0,'post','',11),(2258,1,'2010-11-27 11:12:30','2010-11-27 18:12:30','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision','','','2010-11-27 11:12:30','2010-11-27 18:12:30','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2257-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2259,1,'2010-11-28 01:11:55','2010-11-28 08:11:55','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Delicious and Nutritious\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260189.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260189-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have a personal tradition that I follow every Friday after Thanksgiving.  And, no, it does not involve anything resembling Black Friday. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Let\'s call my tradition Pumpkin Pie for Breakfast Friday.  Because that\'s exactly what I do.  I cut myself a large piece of pumpkin pie, top it with my freshly whipped cream, fix my infamous double shot almond milk latte with a touch of agave syrup, and plop down on my sofa to watch the 2nd half of the DVR\'d National Dog Show.  (The one that aired on T-Day after the Macy\'s parade.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I highly recommend that you try this next year.  In fact, if you still have leftover pumpkin pie, please try this tomorrow. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Firstly, I am giving you <em>permission</em> to eat dessert for breakfast.  What more do you need? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Secondly, pumpkin pie is actually quite healthy.  It\'s chock full of beta carotene which does all sorts of wonderful things for your body.  And let\'s not forget about the fiber.  Keeping \"regular\" this time of year is of the utmost importance!  Normally, I would say that dairy isn\'t the best for you (I know it\'s not for me), but somehow when the whipped cream floats on top of the pie, it magically transmits warm and cozy childhood memories which boost serotonin levels which is really, really good for your brain and your overall health. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Thirdly, I acted like an adult last Thanksgiving and refrained from my Pumpkin Pie for Breakfast Friday.  I have never been the same since.  The fact that I REMEMBER this when I have a HORRIBLE memory (just ask my sister) is PROOF that I was emotionally scarred from this.  In retrospect, Pumpkin Pie for Breakfast for one day out of the year will save you from post-traumatic holiday stress and the accompanying therapist fees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fourthly, take a look at this! <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;Cutest Puppy On Earth&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260192.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260192-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 62:  Pie for Breakfast.  It\'s Good for You!','','publish','open','open','','day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you','','','2010-11-27 21:39:36','2010-11-28 04:39:36','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2259',0,'post','',8),(2260,1,'2010-11-27 11:13:19','2010-11-27 18:13:19','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','2259-revision','','','2010-11-27 11:13:19','2010-11-27 18:13:19','',2259,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2259-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2261,1,'2010-11-29 01:11:08','2010-11-29 08:11:08','<p><a href=\"http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_ef10d8f613104533979b987f28006f01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2305\" title=\"FOL1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/FOL1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m a sucker for holiday traditions. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Two days after Thanksgiving, my fair community turns on the lights.  Big time. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Every cactus, tree, and desert shrub along our main street is decked with white lights.  We are so darned festive that our light parade actually gets the name \"festival\".  We are known as \"The Festival of Lights\".  How cool is that???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We even throw a big party to kick it off!  It\'s appropriately )although not-so-creatively) named The Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party.  Phoenicians and Suburbanites from all over my fair city descend upon us.  We have to close streets and shuttle people from the YMCA.  Yep.  My community knows how to throw a PARTY! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The party consists of more than a 100 street vendors, a stage with rotating entertainment, more bouncy thingies than you can count, lots o\' food, and a Beer and Wine Garden.  EVERY Arizona festival has a beer an wine garden.  It\'s a state mandate.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The premier destination for most childless adults is usually the state-mandated Beer and Wine Garden.  However, when you are a big dork like me, you <em>run</em> (not walk) when you see this beckoning in the distance...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/churl/852774508/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2306\" title=\"FunnelCake!!!\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/FunnelCake-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A festival just wouldn\'t be a festival without funnel cake.  DELISH!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Kick-Off Party concludes with...and I promise you that I am not making this up...Santa on a Harley.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.azcentral.com/community/ahwatukee/articles/1130ar-lights30Z14.html?&amp;wired\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2308\" title=\"santaharley\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/santaharley-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Only in Arizona, my friends.  Only in Arizona.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What holiday traditions did you kick off this weekend?  Please share with us in the comment section below!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 63:  Festival of Lights','','publish','open','open','','day-63-festival-of-lights','','','2010-11-28 21:32:38','2010-11-29 04:32:38','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2261',0,'post','',5),(2262,1,'2010-11-27 11:13:52','2010-11-27 18:13:52','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','2261-revision','','','2010-11-27 11:13:52','2010-11-27 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wp-image-2268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260192-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>gratuitious cutest-puppy-on-earth shot</p>','Day 62:  Pie for Breakfast -- It\'s Good for You!','','inherit','open','open','','2259-revision-5','','','2010-11-27 11:37:41','2010-11-27 18:37:41','',2259,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2259-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2271,1,'2010-11-27 11:37:49','2010-11-27 18:37:49','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260189.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260189-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260192.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB260192-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>gratuitious cutest-puppy-on-earth shot</p>','Day 62:  Pie for Breakfast -- It\'s Good for You!','','inherit','open','open','','2259-revision-6','','','2010-11-27 11:37:49','2010-11-27 18:37:49','',2259,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2259-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2272,1,'2010-11-27 11:32:36','2010-11-27 18:32:36','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow TDay Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-3','','','2010-11-27 11:32:36','2010-11-27 18:32:36','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/2257-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2319,1,'2010-11-29 11:19:09','2010-11-29 18:19:09','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-17','','','2010-11-29 11:19:09','2010-11-29 18:19:09','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(2320,1,'2010-11-29 11:19:18','2010-11-29 18:19:18','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-18','','','2010-11-29 11:19:18','2010-11-29 18:19:18','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(2321,1,'2010-11-29 11:21:21','2010-11-29 18:21:21','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Please read to the end for a very special Late Bloomer Invitation!  ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-19','','','2010-11-29 11:21:21','2010-11-29 18:21:21','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(2322,1,'2010-11-29 11:22:17','2010-11-29 18:22:17','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Please see the end of this post for a very special Late Bloomer Invitation!  ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-20','','','2010-11-29 11:22:17','2010-11-29 18:22:17','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(2323,1,'2010-11-29 11:22:40','2010-11-29 18:22:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Please see the end of this post for a very special Late Bloomer Invitation!  ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-21','','','2010-11-29 11:22:40','2010-11-29 18:22:40','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(2324,1,'2010-11-29 11:23:24','2010-11-29 18:23:24','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Late Bloomer Invites You!  Please see the end of this post for details.  ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-22','','','2010-11-29 11:23:24','2010-11-29 18:23:24','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(2325,1,'2010-11-29 11:24:07','2010-11-29 18:24:07','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-23','','','2010-11-29 11:24:07','2010-11-29 18:24:07','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(2326,1,'2010-11-29 11:26:05','2010-11-29 18:26:05','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-24','','','2010-11-29 11:26:05','2010-11-29 18:26:05','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(2327,1,'2010-11-29 11:27:28','2010-11-29 18:27:28','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!!!  In magical Sedona, which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day 25!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-25','','','2010-11-29 11:27:28','2010-11-29 18:27:28','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(2328,1,'2010-11-29 11:28:56','2010-11-29 18:28:56','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\"><strong>Day</strong> 25!</a>!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-26','','','2010-11-29 11:28:56','2010-11-29 18:28:56','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(2329,1,'2010-11-29 11:29:37','2010-11-29 18:29:37','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 25!!!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-27','','','2010-11-29 11:29:37','2010-11-29 18:29:37','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(2331,1,'2010-11-29 11:36:34','2010-11-29 18:36:34','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all play Italian Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-29','','','2010-11-29 11:36:34','2010-11-29 18:36:34','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-29/',0,'revision','',0),(2330,1,'2010-11-29 11:30:10','2010-11-29 18:30:10','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) every night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all cook the recipes together in our perspective kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-28','','','2010-11-29 11:30:10','2010-11-29 18:30:10','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(2332,1,'2010-11-29 11:37:26','2010-11-29 18:37:26','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  Of course, you are welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-30','','','2010-11-29 11:37:26','2010-11-29 18:37:26','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-30/',0,'revision','',0),(2333,1,'2010-11-29 11:38:24','2010-11-29 18:38:24','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine, too.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-31','','','2010-11-29 11:38:24','2010-11-29 18:38:24','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-31/',0,'revision','',0),(2334,1,'2010-11-29 11:39:56','2010-11-29 18:39:56','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding!  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then, Buon Giorno!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-32','','','2010-11-29 11:39:56','2010-11-29 18:39:56','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-32/',0,'revision','',0),(2335,1,'2010-11-29 11:42:09','2010-11-29 18:42:09','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you.  Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then...Buon Giorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-33','','','2010-11-29 11:42:09','2010-11-29 18:42:09','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-33/',0,'revision','',0),(2336,1,'2010-11-29 11:45:09','2010-11-29 18:45:09','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-34','','','2010-11-29 11:45:09','2010-11-29 18:45:09','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-34/',0,'revision','',0),(2337,1,'2010-11-29 11:46:17','2010-11-29 18:46:17','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are hot, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-35','','','2010-11-29 11:46:17','2010-11-29 18:46:17','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-35/',0,'revision','',0),(2338,1,'2010-11-29 11:49:36','2010-11-29 18:49:36','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a hot token mal, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-36','','','2010-11-29 11:49:36','2010-11-29 18:49:36','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-36/',0,'revision','',0),(2339,1,'2010-11-29 11:49:40','2010-11-29 18:49:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a hot token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-37','','','2010-11-29 11:49:40','2010-11-29 18:49:40','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-37/',0,'revision','',0),(2340,1,'2010-11-29 11:50:43','2010-11-29 18:50:43','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-38','','','2010-11-29 11:50:43','2010-11-29 18:50:43','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-38/',0,'revision','',0),(2341,1,'2010-11-29 11:51:30','2010-11-29 18:51:30','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-39','','','2010-11-29 11:51:30','2010-11-29 18:51:30','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-39/',0,'revision','',0),(2342,1,'2010-11-29 11:51:47','2010-11-29 18:51:47','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-40','','','2010-11-29 11:51:47','2010-11-29 18:51:47','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-40/',0,'revision','',0),(2343,1,'2010-11-29 11:52:34','2010-11-29 18:52:34','[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"T-Day orphans enjoying wine, pie, conversation, and peace &amp; quiet\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-41','','','2010-11-29 11:52:34','2010-11-29 18:52:34','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-41/',0,'revision','',0),(2344,1,'2010-11-29 11:54:43','2010-11-29 18:54:43','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney, Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-42','','','2010-11-29 11:54:43','2010-11-29 18:54:43','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-42/',0,'revision','',0),(2345,1,'2010-11-29 11:55:20','2010-11-29 18:55:20','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney, Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-43','','','2010-11-29 11:55:20','2010-11-29 18:55:20','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-43/',0,'revision','',0),(2347,1,'2010-11-29 20:17:47','2010-11-30 03:17:47','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we will beat the blahs by diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lustful curiosity that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we <em>strongly encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ciao, principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-autosave','','','2010-11-29 20:17:47','2010-11-30 03:17:47','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2349,1,'2010-11-29 19:56:31','2010-11-30 02:56:31','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-45','','','2010-11-29 19:56:31','2010-11-30 02:56:31','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-45/',0,'revision','',0),(2348,1,'2010-11-29 11:55:35','2010-11-29 18:55:35','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney, Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Passionate Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-44','','','2010-11-29 11:55:35','2010-11-29 18:55:35','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-44/',0,'revision','',0),(2350,1,'2010-11-29 20:01:32','2010-11-30 03:01:32','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s lusty book.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Top Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-46','','','2010-11-29 20:01:32','2010-11-30 03:01:32','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-46/',0,'revision','',0),(2351,1,'2010-11-29 20:03:59','2010-11-30 03:03:59','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-47','','','2010-11-29 20:03:59','2010-11-30 03:03:59','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-47/',0,'revision','',0),(2352,1,'2010-11-29 20:04:16','2010-11-30 03:04:16','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Lusty stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-48','','','2010-11-29 20:04:16','2010-11-30 03:04:16','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-48/',0,'revision','',0),(2353,1,'2010-11-29 20:05:37','2010-11-30 03:05:37','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to the enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-49','','','2010-11-29 20:05:37','2010-11-30 03:05:37','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-49/',0,'revision','',0),(2354,1,'2010-11-29 20:06:43','2010-11-30 03:06:43','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  Just kidding! You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-50','','','2010-11-29 20:06:43','2010-11-30 03:06:43','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-50/',0,'revision','',0),(2355,1,'2010-11-29 20:07:32','2010-11-30 03:07:32','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we even <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-51','','','2010-11-29 20:07:32','2010-11-30 03:07:32','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-51/',0,'revision','',0),(2356,1,'2010-11-29 20:09:06','2010-11-30 03:09:06','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we strongly <em>encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...Buongiorno, Principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-52','','','2010-11-29 20:09:06','2010-11-30 03:09:06','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-52/',0,'revision','',0),(2357,1,'2010-11-29 20:10:42','2010-11-30 03:10:42','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we are all diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we <em>strongly encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ciao, principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-53','','','2010-11-29 20:10:42','2010-11-30 03:10:42','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-53/',0,'revision','',0),(2358,1,'2010-11-29 20:14:56','2010-11-30 03:14:56','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we will beat the blahs by diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lust that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we <em>strongly encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ciao, principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-54','','','2010-11-29 20:14:56','2010-11-30 03:14:56','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-54/',0,'revision','',0),(2359,1,'2010-11-29 20:17:40','2010-11-30 03:17:40','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Kimeee, Mark, Laney &amp; Late Bloomer Chick\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2263    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB250186-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>♦ Don\'t miss the very special Late Bloomer Invitation at the end of this post! ♦</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I used to think that being single on Thanksgiving sucked. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, how times have changed! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Here are the advantages of a single girl\'s T-Day:</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You get to spend it with people whom you <em>want </em>to spend time with, rather than people whom you are <em>obligated</em> to spend time with.</li>\r\n	<li>As much as I love kids, I prefer peace and quiet during a feast.</li>\r\n	<li>I am also a fan of adult discussions about music, art, and culture. </li>\r\n	<li>Discussions that quickly fall into the gutter are equally as fun.</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Copious amounts of wine </li>\r\n	<li>Eclectic iTunes playlists</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA</li>\r\n	<li>Lots of laughter amongst good friends</li>\r\n	<li>Plenty of leftovers</li>\r\n	<li>NO DRAMA </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Kimeee and I have been spending Thanksgiving together since 2002.  Some gathering have been large, some have been small, some have included boyfriends, a few even included a fiancé (Kimeee\'s), and a couple have included our friend, Mark. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year we invited Laney into our inner circle.  A former wine rep, Laney knows wine and brought plenty of it.  Boy, did we <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">get lit</span> enjoy ourselves! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney also presented me with the most deliciously-lovely book which doubles as a fantastic future blog idea!  Hurrah! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book:  <em>The Elixir of Life.</em></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>She had me at the title.  How perfect!   How apropos!  How Laney to pick something so perfectly apropos for moi!  xo</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>The book\'s tagline:  finding love and joy in the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">passionate</span> pursuit of food. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, well, well.  Was Laney thinking of the <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 When Harry Met Sally \"moments\"</strong> </a>that I experienced at El Chorro the night before?  Hmmm?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The book\'s mojo:  \"author Lisa Dahl travels to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the elixirs of the olive and the vine, and the elixir of inspiration that underlies her decades of Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>The book jacket goes on to describe Dahl\'s \"lusty cooking\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, yeah. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>AND...coinkidink of coinkidinks...Ms. Dahl resides in my fair state!  In magical Sedona!!  Which I just so happened to introduce you to on <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/22/day-25-sedona-woo-woo-and-other-adventures/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day 25!!!</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So here\'s my plan, peeps: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>In early 2011, when we are all whining about our post-holiday blues (or perhaps even Valentine\'s Schmalentine\'s Day), we will beat the blahs by diving into food porn together.  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are going to be soooooo <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Julie &amp; Julia</strong></em>,</a> and we\'re going to have a blast!  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For one week, we are going to cook a different recipe(s) each night from Lisa Dahl\'s impassioned cookbook.  Yes, that\'s right.  We will all take on the role of Lusty Chef in our own kitchens and then blog/comment about our experiences throughout the week. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to live vicariously through us and simply stalk us on the blog, that\'s fine as well.  Sexy stuff always involves creepy peeping Toms and Tinas.  <em>Just kidding!</em>  You are more than welcome to just follow along and let us entertain you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe you will be so inspired and filled with lustful curiosity that you MUST cook one of the recipes along with us or your life cannot go on.  Now THAT would make for a great comment section! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of all of this cooking/living vicariously/lustfulness, I will travel to enchanting Sedona, Arizona (twist my arm) to dine at one of Lisa Dahl\'s fine culinary establishments, Cucina Rustica or Dahl &amp; Di Luca. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Now here\'s the outrageously fun part:  I am inviting all fellow Late Bloomers and Late Bloomer Wannabees to join me in Sedona for a culminating Lusty Feast!  </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Hell -- even the token male readers are invited!  If you are a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">hot </span>token male reader, we <em>strongly encourage </em>you to attend!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am so excited about this that I don\'t know how I\'m going to sleep tonight. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details to follow as the weeks pass. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Until then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ciao, principessas!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 61:  Thankful for Fellow T-Day Orphans','','inherit','open','open','','2257-revision-55','','','2010-11-29 20:17:40','2010-11-30 03:17:40','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-55/',0,'revision','',0),(2360,1,'2010-12-01 01:11:02','2010-12-01 08:11:02','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this Princess &amp; the Pea of Fabrics don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued on Day 74.','','publish','open','open','','day-64-christmas-pjs-to-be-continuedworn-on-day-74','','','2010-11-30 21:12:40','2010-12-01 04:12:40','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2360',0,'post','',7),(2361,1,'2010-12-01 18:37:54','2010-12-02 01:37:54','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>                                                           Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the simple things in life.  ','','publish','open','open','','day-65-christmas-mugs-it-truly-is-the-simple-things-in-life','','','2010-12-01 18:37:54','2010-12-02 01:37:54','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2361',0,'post','',7),(2362,1,'2010-11-29 20:26:08','2010-11-30 03:26:08','','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision','','','2010-11-29 20:26:08','2010-11-30 03:26:08','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2361-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2363,1,'2010-11-29 20:34:37','2010-11-30 03:34:37','<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Laned told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Will I be in 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision','','','2010-11-29 20:34:37','2010-11-30 03:34:37','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2364,1,'2010-11-29 20:35:01','2010-11-30 03:35:01','<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laned told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will I be in 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-2','','','2010-11-29 20:35:01','2010-11-30 03:35:01','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2365,1,'2010-11-29 20:36:37','2010-11-30 03:36:37','<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-3','','','2010-11-29 20:36:37','2010-11-30 03:36:37','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2366,1,'2010-11-29 21:09:22','2010-11-30 04:09:22','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric Princess &amp; the Pea don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-autosave','','','2010-11-29 21:09:22','2010-11-30 04:09:22','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2367,1,'2010-11-29 20:51:39','2010-11-30 03:51:39','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-130','','','2010-11-29 20:51:39','2010-11-30 03:51:39','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2368,1,'2010-11-29 20:36:44','2010-11-30 03:36:44','<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-4','','','2010-11-29 20:36:44','2010-11-30 03:36:44','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2369,1,'2010-11-29 20:52:33','2010-11-30 03:52:33','[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-5','','','2010-11-29 20:52:33','2010-11-30 03:52:33','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2370,1,'2010-11-29 20:54:10','2010-11-30 03:54:10','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued/Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-6','','','2010-11-29 20:54:10','2010-11-30 03:54:10','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2371,1,'2010-11-29 21:06:56','2010-11-30 04:06:56','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued / Worn on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-7','','','2010-11-29 21:06:56','2010-11-30 04:06:56','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2372,1,'2010-11-29 21:07:08','2010-11-30 04:07:08','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric diva don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-8','','','2010-11-29 21:07:08','2010-11-30 04:07:08','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2373,1,'2010-11-30 15:31:34','2010-11-30 22:31:34','<p>photo of top of cupboard I have a Chrismas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one a year.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s Monday morning, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> naughty and nice pics</p>\n\n<p>Mug du jour on day 65   It has a flipside! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-2','','','2010-11-30 15:31:34','2010-11-30 22:31:34','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2374,1,'2010-11-30 15:31:42','2010-11-30 22:31:42','<p>photo of top of cupboard I have a Chrismas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one a year.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s Monday morning, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> naughty and nice pics</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mug du jour on day 65   It has a flipside! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-3','','','2010-11-30 15:31:42','2010-11-30 22:31:42','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2376,1,'2010-11-29 21:09:20','2010-11-30 04:09:20','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Cute, but potentially hazardous to my skin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2367\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PB290179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney and I are embarking on a curious adventure on Day 74.  I don\'t want to spoil the surprise, but it involves wholly embracing my inner child.  YESSSS!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Anywho, Laney insisted that I wear Christmas PJs to this event.  I don\'t own Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Laney told me that I must buy Christmas PJs.  She recommended shopping for them at some place cheap &amp; cheerful. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So I headed to Target and plopped down $20 for the Christmas PJs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t guarantee that I\'ll keep them.  They are 60% cotton and 40% polyester. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How do people wear polyester??? </strong></span></span> Doesn\'t it itch?  Make you sweat?  Cause static electricity? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m developing a rash just thinking about it.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gap has a 100% cotton pair online that can pass for the \"candy cane look\".  I\'m going to call the local store tomorrow and see if they have them in my size. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will this fabric Princess &amp; the Pea don herself in gay apparel of 100% cotton or 40% polyester on Day 74?  To be continued...</p>','Day 64:  Christmas PJs.  To Be Continued on Day 74.','','inherit','open','open','','2360-revision-9','','','2010-11-29 21:09:20','2010-11-30 04:09:20','',2360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2360-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2377,1,'2010-11-30 21:14:04','2010-12-01 04:14:04','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-131','','','2010-11-30 21:14:04','2010-12-01 04:14:04','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2378,1,'2010-11-30 21:19:19','2010-12-01 04:19:19','','nice','','inherit','open','open','','nice','','','2010-11-30 21:19:19','2010-12-01 04:19:19','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2379,1,'2010-11-30 21:20:22','2010-12-01 04:20:22','','naughty','','inherit','open','open','','naughty','','','2010-11-30 21:20:22','2010-12-01 04:20:22','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2380,1,'2010-11-30 21:25:27','2010-12-01 04:25:27','','naughty','','inherit','open','open','','naughty-2','','','2010-11-30 21:25:27','2010-12-01 04:25:27','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2381,1,'2010-11-30 21:26:41','2010-12-01 04:26:41','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2377\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-4','','','2010-11-30 21:26:41','2010-12-01 04:26:41','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2382,1,'2010-11-30 21:26:45','2010-12-01 04:26:45','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2377\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-5','','','2010-11-30 21:26:45','2010-12-01 04:26:45','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2383,1,'2010-11-30 21:26:53','2010-12-01 04:26:53','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2377\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-6','','','2010-11-30 21:26:53','2010-12-01 04:26:53','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2386,1,'2010-11-30 21:34:00','2010-12-01 04:34:00','[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>                                                                        Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-9','','','2010-11-30 21:34:00','2010-12-01 04:34:00','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2384,1,'2010-11-30 21:31:00','2010-12-01 04:31:00','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><dl id=\"attachment_2380\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 310px;\"><dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></dt><dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Mug Du Jour Du Day 65</dd></dl><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>','Day 65:  Holiday Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  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It truly is the little things in life.  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It truly is the little things in life.  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It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-11','','','2010-11-30 21:34:59','2010-12-01 04:34:59','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(2390,1,'2010-11-30 21:36:58','2010-12-01 04:36:58','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>                                                           Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-13','','','2010-11-30 21:36:58','2010-12-01 04:36:58','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(2389,1,'2010-11-30 21:35:34','2010-12-01 04:35:34','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>                                                                Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-12','','','2010-11-30 21:35:34','2010-12-01 04:35:34','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(2391,1,'2010-11-30 21:38:09','2010-12-01 04:38:09','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>                                                           Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the little things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-14','','','2010-11-30 21:38:09','2010-12-01 04:38:09','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(2392,1,'2010-11-30 21:39:26','2010-12-01 04:39:26','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2377\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My Holiday Mug Collection Runneth Over\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2377 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PB300181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn\'t crazy about. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It wasn\'t until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It\'s the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I\'ve told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" title=\"naughty\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/naughty1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2378\" title=\"nice\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nice-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>                                                           Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></span></p>','Day 65:  Christmas Mugs.  It truly is the simple things in life.  ','','inherit','open','open','','2361-revision-15','','','2010-11-30 21:39:26','2010-12-01 04:39:26','',2361,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/2361-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(2393,1,'2010-12-03 01:11:22','2010-12-03 08:11:22','<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">How cute is this?  Original email solicitation:</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David\'s class is starting a unit on the gingerbread man. During the unit the gingerbread man is going to run away and travel to far away places outside of Houston. His teacher has requested our help in getting friends and relatives to mail picture postcards telling about a sighting of the gingerbread man. They are going to track the gingerbread man\'s travels on a map to see where he has been.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you have a moment and can help by mailing a postcard it would be very much appreciated. They will be tracking the postcards up until December 16th.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please include \"David\" on the postcard so his teacher will know whose friend or relative it came from.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mail postcard to:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>H-Town Elementary School</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">I live for this stuff.</span> </strong></span> This is when I really, really miss teaching.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My contribution:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PC010185.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2414\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PC010185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dear David &amp; Mrs. G\'s Class,</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Gingerbread Man was seen running in the mountains of Phoenix, Arizona!  See the mountain on the postcard?  The Gingerbread Man was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">there</span>! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The rattlesnakes, coyotes, and bobcats all wanted a bite of him, but luckily he was too fast.  I heard him say, \"You can\'t catch me, I\'m the Gingerbread Man!\" </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friend,</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Michelle</p>','Day 67:  Gingerbread Man Sighting!','','publish','open','open','','day-67-gingerbread-man-sighting','','','2010-12-02 20:00:41','2010-12-03 03:00:41','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2393',0,'post','',8),(2394,1,'2010-12-01 20:55:25','2010-12-02 03:55:25','<p>Dear David G. &amp; Mrs. Gillaspia\'s Class,</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The Gingerbread Man as seen running in the mountains of Phoenix, Arizona!  See the mountain on the postcard?  The Gingerbread Man was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">there</span>!  The rattlesnakes, coyotes, and bobcats all wanted a bite of him, but luckily he was too fast.  I heard him say, \"You can\'t catch me, I\'m the Gingerbread Man!\"</p>','Day 67:  Gingerbread Man Sighting!','','inherit','open','open','','2393-revision','','','2010-12-01 20:55:25','2010-12-02 03:55:25','',2393,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/01/2393-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2395,1,'2010-12-02 01:11:03','2010-12-02 08:11:03','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2396\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Most Lovable\"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever watched The National Dog Show?  It is the one that airs immediately after the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It has become one of my favorite T-Day morning (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/28/day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>and T-Day morning after</strong></a>) traditions. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year during the broadcast, the announcers kept mentioning the \"everyday dog\" show contest.  Everyday dog owners were encouraged to sign up their pooch at petcentric.com.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So...guess what I did on Day 66?  :-) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella\'s precious mug is entered into two categories:  Most Lovable (where she looks so stinkin\' cute) and Best Expression (where she looks sweet and coy). </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please cast your vote for Bella by <strong><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\">clicking here</a></strong>.  You don\'t need to choose one photo or category; you are allowed to vote for each photo in both categories.  <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>You also have the option of spreading the good puppy karma through facebook and twitter. </strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you are new to the blog, I adopted Bella three weeks ago today.  She was a street urchin in Yuma, AZ (hell on Earth) and was rescued and fostered by Mixed-Up Mutts.  She is an absolute ANGEL of a dog, and everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her because she has so much love to give.  She snuggles with everyone she meets.  She would actually make the perfect therapy dog. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>VOTE BELLA FOR MOST LOVABLE!!!  BELLA FOR BEST EXPRESSION!!!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whatever the outcome, Bella is my champion. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2398\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Best Expression \"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2398 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 66: Bella for “Most Lovable”! Please cast your vote!','','publish','open','open','','day-66-bella-for-most-lovable-please-cast-your-vote','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/28/day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you/','2011-01-01 14:26:24','2011-01-01 21:26:24','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=2395',0,'post','',4),(2396,1,'2010-12-01 21:08:03','2010-12-02 04:08:03','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-132','','','2010-12-01 21:08:03','2010-12-02 04:08:03','',2395,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2397,1,'2010-12-01 21:34:51','2010-12-02 04:34:51','<p><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>Have you ever watched The National Dog Show?  It\'s the one that airs immediately after the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It has become one of my favorite T-Day morning (and T-Day morning after) traditions. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year, they kept mentioning the \"everyday dog\" show contest.  Everyday dog\'s owners were encouraged to sign up their pooch at <a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com\">www.petcentric.com</a>. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So...guess what I did on Day 66?  :-) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella\'s precious mug is entered into two categories:  Most Lovable (where she looks so stinkin\' cute) and Best Expression (where she looks sweet and coy).  Please cast your vote for Bella by clicking here.  You don\'t need to choose one -- you are allowed to vote in both categories.  You also have the option of spreading the good puppy karma through facebook and twitter. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you are new to the blog, I adopted Bella three weeks ago today.  She was a street urchin in Yuma, AZ (hell on Earth) and was rescued and fostered by Mixed-Up Mutts.  She is an absolute ANGEL of a dog, and everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her because she has so much love to give.  She snuggles with everyone she meets.  She would actually make the perfect therapy dog. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>BELLA FOR MOST LOVABLE!!! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 66:  Bella for \"Most Lovable\"!  Please cast your vote!  ','','inherit','open','open','','2395-revision','','','2010-12-01 21:34:51','2010-12-02 04:34:51','',2395,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/01/2395-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2398,1,'2010-12-01 21:42:48','2010-12-02 04:42:48','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Bella for Best Expression ','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-133','','','2010-12-01 21:42:48','2010-12-02 04:42:48','',2395,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2399,1,'2010-12-01 21:51:16','2010-12-02 04:51:16','<p><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>Have you ever watched The National Dog Show?  It is the one that airs immediately after the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It has become one of my favorite T-Day morning (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/28/day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>and T-Day morning after</strong></a>) traditions. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This year during the broadcast, the announcers kept mentioning the \"everyday dog\" show contest.  Everyday dog owners were encouraged to sign up their pooch at <a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com\">www.petcentric.com</a>. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So...guess what I did on Day 66?  :-) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella\'s precious mug is entered into two categories:  Most Lovable (where she looks so stinkin\' cute) and Best Expression (where she looks sweet and coy). </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please cast your vote for Bella by <strong><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\">clicking here</a></strong>.  You don\'t need to choose one photo or category; you are allowed to vote for each photo in both categories.  You also have the option of spreading the good puppy karma through facebook and twitter. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If you are new to the blog, I adopted Bella three weeks ago today.  She was a street urchin in Yuma, AZ (hell on Earth) and was rescued and fostered by Mixed-Up Mutts.  She is an absolute ANGEL of a dog, and everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her because she has so much love to give.  She snuggles with everyone she meets.  She would actually make the perfect therapy dog. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>BOBELLA FOR MOST LOVABLE!!!  BELLA FOR BEST EXPRESSION!!!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever the outcome, Bella is my champion. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2398\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" /></a><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 66:  Bella for \"Most Lovable\"!  Please cast your vote!  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Please cast your vote!  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Please cast your vote!  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Please cast your vote!  ','','inherit','open','open','','2395-revision-5','','','2010-12-01 21:53:46','2010-12-02 04:53:46','',2395,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/01/2395-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2403,1,'2010-12-01 21:56:02','2010-12-02 04:56:02','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2396\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Most Lovable\"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever watched The National Dog Show?  It is the one that airs immediately after the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It has become one of my favorite T-Day morning (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/28/day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>and T-Day morning after</strong></a>) traditions. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year during the broadcast, the announcers kept mentioning the \"everyday dog\" show contest.  Everyday dog owners were encouraged to sign up their pooch at petcentric.com.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So...guess what I did on Day 66?  :-) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella\'s precious mug is entered into two categories:  Most Lovable (where she looks so stinkin\' cute) and Best Expression (where she looks sweet and coy). </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please cast your vote for Bella by <strong><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\">clicking here</a></strong>.  You don\'t need to choose one photo or category; you are allowed to vote for each photo in both categories.  You also have the option of spreading the good puppy karma through facebook and twitter. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you are new to the blog, I adopted Bella three weeks ago today.  She was a street urchin in Yuma, AZ (hell on Earth) and was rescued and fostered by Mixed-Up Mutts.  She is an absolute ANGEL of a dog, and everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her because she has so much love to give.  She snuggles with everyone she meets.  She would actually make the perfect therapy dog. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>VOTE BELLA FOR MOST LOVABLE!!!  BELLA FOR BEST EXPRESSION!!!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whatever the outcome, Bella is my champion. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2398\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Best Expression \"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2398 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 66:  Bella for \"Most Lovable\"!  Please cast your vote!  ','','inherit','open','open','','2395-revision-6','','','2010-12-01 21:56:02','2010-12-02 04:56:02','',2395,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/01/2395-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2404,1,'2010-12-01 21:56:13','2010-12-02 04:56:13','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2396\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Most Lovable\"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever watched The National Dog Show?  It is the one that airs immediately after the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It has become one of my favorite T-Day morning (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/28/day-62-pie-for-breakfast-its-good-for-you/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>and T-Day morning after</strong></a>) traditions. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year during the broadcast, the announcers kept mentioning the \"everyday dog\" show contest.  Everyday dog owners were encouraged to sign up their pooch at petcentric.com.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>So...guess what I did on Day 66?  :-) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella\'s precious mug is entered into two categories:  Most Lovable (where she looks so stinkin\' cute) and Best Expression (where she looks sweet and coy). </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please cast your vote for Bella by <strong><a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\">clicking here</a></strong>.  You don\'t need to choose one photo or category; you are allowed to vote for each photo in both categories.  You also have the option of spreading the good puppy karma through facebook and twitter. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you are new to the blog, I adopted Bella three weeks ago today.  She was a street urchin in Yuma, AZ (hell on Earth) and was rescued and fostered by Mixed-Up Mutts.  She is an absolute ANGEL of a dog, and everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her because she has so much love to give.  She snuggles with everyone she meets.  She would actually make the perfect therapy dog. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>VOTE BELLA FOR MOST LOVABLE!!!  BELLA FOR BEST EXPRESSION!!!<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whatever the outcome, Bella is my champion. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2398\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bella for Best Expression \"]<a href=\"http://www.petcentric.com/Win/The-petcentric-Dog-Show/Users/latebloomer.aspx?useridex=744b16f8-611f-43da-bb38-d4c344ef5b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2398 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/petcentric2-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 66:  Bella for \"Most Lovable\"!  Please cast your vote!  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Please cast your vote!  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