(3365,1,'2011-01-16 18:13:30','2011-01-17 01:13:30','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a></strong> that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\n\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span> When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span> I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determing factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-4','','','2011-01-16 18:13:30','2011-01-17 01:13:30','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3366,1,'2011-01-16 19:08:19','2011-01-17 02:08:19','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a></strong> that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span> When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span> I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determing factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-5','','','2011-01-16 19:08:19','2011-01-17 02:08:19','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3367,1,'2011-01-16 19:09:18','2011-01-17 02:09:18','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a></strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-6','','','2011-01-16 19:09:18','2011-01-17 02:09:18','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3368,1,'2011-01-16 19:10:14','2011-01-17 02:10:14','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-7','','','2011-01-16 19:10:14','2011-01-17 02:10:14','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3369,1,'2011-01-16 19:11:02','2011-01-17 02:11:02','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-8','','','2011-01-16 19:11:02','2011-01-17 02:11:02','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3370,1,'2011-01-17 20:39:27','2011-01-18 03:39:27','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\n\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!</strong></span>  </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I could not have scripted this better. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Apple is known for its \"intuitive\" technology.  My iTunes apparently has intuitive comic timing.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort in a disappointing dinner at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Captain Adventure\'s Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-autosave','','','2011-01-17 20:39:27','2011-01-18 03:39:27','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3371,1,'2011-01-16 19:13:57','2011-01-17 02:13:57','[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were even more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-9','','','2011-01-16 19:13:57','2011-01-17 02:13:57','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3372,1,'2011-01-16 20:31:46','2011-01-17 03:31:46','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.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>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.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>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I couldn\'t have scripted this any funnier.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventures Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-10','','','2011-01-16 20:31:46','2011-01-17 03:31:46','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3373,1,'2011-01-16 20:37:18','2011-01-17 03:37:18','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!</strong></span>  And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.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>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.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>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I could not have scripted this better. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Apple is known for \"intuitive\" technology.  My iTunes apparently has intuitive comic timing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventure\'s Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-11','','','2011-01-16 20:37:18','2011-01-17 03:37:18','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3374,1,'2011-01-16 20:38:43','2011-01-17 03:38:43','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!</strong></span>  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.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>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.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>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I could not have scripted this better. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Apple is known for \"intuitive\" technology.  My iTunes apparently has intuitive comic timing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventure\'s Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-12','','','2011-01-16 20:38:43','2011-01-17 03:38:43','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3375,1,'2011-01-16 20:41:22','2011-01-17 03:41:22','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!</strong></span>  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.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>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.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>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I could not have scripted this better. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Apple is known for \"intuitive\" technology.  My iTunes apparently has intuitive comic timing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort in a disappointing dinner at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventure\'s Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-13','','','2011-01-16 20:41:22','2011-01-17 03:41:22','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3376,1,'2011-01-16 20:44:01','2011-01-17 03:44:01','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gelatinous Goo aka Speedy Chicken Pot Pie\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3358\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My disgusting culinary catastrophe all started when my mother gifted me with a <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.cookinglight.com/magazine/\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Light magazine</a></em></strong> subscription a year ago Christmas.  One year and 12 issues later, I never cooked a recipe. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=cooking+light\" target=\"_blank\">I pledged on Day 107</a> </strong>that I would cook one recipe from the January 2010 issue to absolve myself of all thankless gift receivee sins.  In a moment of delusion, I pondered cooking a recipe from each of the 12 issues, but I can now assure you that pigs will be flying and hell will be freezing before <em>that</em> ever happens.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My recipe du jour seemed harmless enough:  Speedy Chicken Pot Pie.  Sounds yummy, right? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Does the Speedy Chicken Pot Pie pictured above look yummy to you, my friends?  Hmmmmm??? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Granted, I couldn\'t bring myself to schlepp to the regular grocery store for Simply Potatoes (whatever the heck those are).  I substituted red, white, and blue potatoes from Trader Joe\'s.  In retrospect, I suppose I whipped up a Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>I WASN\'T THINKING THAT THE BLUE POTATOES WOULD TURN THE ROUX INTO A PALER SHADE OF BLUISH-GRAY GOO!!!!</strong></span>  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And since when does roux turn gelatinous????   What up with this roux recipe, Cooking Light???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The leftovers were evolved into something more exotic:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3359\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I actually ate these leftovers because I was too lazy to fix something else for dinner. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3359\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1150182-300x225.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>I SWEAR to you that all of these photos are untouched. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure was my dining partner that evening.  He gets his nickname for traveling all over the world to dangerous, off-the-beaten-beaten-beaten path places, so he\'s eaten plenty of disgusting food in his day. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>David assured me that the Speedy Patriotic Chicken Pot Pie was \"edible\".  I was grateful that he didn\'t ask to call for pizza. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>He was a good sport and cleaned his plate like a good boy. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3360\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All gone! Now THAT&#39;S true friendship. \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3360\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181-300x225.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>A very good little girl waited in the wings for her turn.  I caught David trying to sneak her a table scrap before I freaked out and reminded him that table scraps are not healthy for poochies.  (Captain Adventure travels too much to own a dog.  Please forgive him.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3361\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gratuitous &quot;World&#39;s Most Precious Pooch&quot; Photo\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3361\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1130181.jpg\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Comic Relief Moment of the Night:</strong> </span></span>When the onions were burning during phone call distractions, \"Disco Inferno\" was playing on iTunes.  Remember that song?  \"Burn, baby, burn!  Disco Inferno!  Burn, baby, burn!\"  I could not have scripted this better. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Apple is known for \"intuitive\" technology.  My iTunes apparently has intuitive comic timing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saving Grace of the Night: </span></strong></span>I don\'t consider investing time and effort in a disappointing dinner at the end of a long day \"soul-scintillating\" (which is supposed to be the determining factor for all of my blog activities).  I dreamed that this would be very Top Chef, and instead it turned out to be Hell\'s Kitchen. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Adventure to the Rescue!  He just so happened to bring along his computer and latest iMovie of his recent travels to Burma.  He invites you to take a look, too! </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>Captain Adventure\'s Burmese iMovie: </strong></span></span> <a title=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE</strong></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>Saving Grace 2:  </strong></span></span>We have our upcoming <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/30/day-61-thankful-for-fellow-t-day-orphans/\" target=\"_blank\">Lusty Cooking Project</a></strong> to turn this dud around.  Something tells me that these recipes will be simply divine, dahlings. </p>','Day 110:  Would You Eat This?  (View photos at your own risk.)','','inherit','open','open','','3355-revision-14','','','2011-01-16 20:44:01','2011-01-17 03:44:01','',3355,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3355-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3377,1,'2011-01-18 01:11:56','2011-01-18 08:11:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWell, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  <em>That</em> is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUpdate:  On April 18th, <strong>2012,</strong> I <em>finally</em> CUT THE CABLE!!!!  :-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /><br class=\"spacer_\" />','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','publish','open','open','','day-111-i-need-an-intervention-now','','','2012-04-20 08:41:33','2012-04-20 15:41:33','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3377',0,'post','',16),(10420,1,'2012-04-20 08:40:06','2012-04-20 15:40:06','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWell, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  <em>That</em> is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUpdate:  On Wednesday, April 18th, I <em>finally</em> CUT THE CABLE!!!!  :-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /><br class=\"spacer_\" />','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-17','','','2012-04-20 08:40:06','2012-04-20 15:40:06','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/04/20/3377-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3378,1,'2011-01-16 21:02:45','2011-01-17 04:02:45','THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS -- Season:1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Ford-Armstrong, Camille Grammer, Lisa Vanderpump-Todd, Kyle Richards-Umansky, Kim Richards, Adrienne Maloof -- Photo by: Adam Olszewski/Bravo','The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills','','inherit','open','open','','the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills','','','2011-01-16 21:02:45','2011-01-17 04:02:45','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3379,1,'2011-01-16 20:48:06','2011-01-17 03:48:06','','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision','','','2011-01-16 20:48:06','2011-01-17 03:48:06','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/16/3377-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3778,1,'2011-02-03 07:50:16','2011-02-03 14:50:16','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168049_1831275906283_1371945350_32086010_5734101_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3782\" title=\"168049_1831275906283_1371945350_32086010_5734101_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168049_1831275906283_1371945350_32086010_5734101_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Ok, ok.  I promise to stop calling you Shirley.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Ba-dump-bump.  :-)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><em>Airplane </em>is in my Top 3 of favorite comedies of all time.  When I heard that it was going to be shown twice on the big screen this past week, I knew that I had to be there or be square.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>All of my <em>friends </em>turned out to be square.  I went alone.  Which is fine.  I have no problem with that.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Before the movie started, happy movie workers entered the theater and announced that we would hold an <em>Airplane</em> Trivia Contest.  Whoever called out the correct answer first would win an <em>Airplane</em> DVD.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I am embarrassed to say that I actually felt a little nervous.  Yes.  I am that much of a dork.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong>Happy Movie Worker Girl: </strong> What is the song playing in the bar...</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong> STAYIN\' ALIVE!!!!!!!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong>Happy Movie Worker Girl: </strong><em>(a bit stunned)</em> Wow!  That was really quick!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2020180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3784\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2020180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><em>Airplane </em>is one of those rare movies where almost every line and scene is memorable.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">My Top Ten Favorite Quotes and Scenes from </span></span></strong></span></span><em><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Airplane</span></span></strong></span></span></em></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>1.   <strong>Little Girl</strong>: (when asked if she wants cream in her coffee)  No, thank you, I take it black, like my men.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>2.   <strong>Captain Oveur:</strong> Joey, you ever seen a grown man naked?</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>3.   Elaine and Otto the Autopilot share a cigarette after she inflates him.  The look Julie Hagarty gives him is priceless.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>4.   <strong>Captain Oveur:</strong> Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>5.   <strong>Elaine:</strong> (when asked for \"light\" reading material\") How about this leaflet, \"Famous Jewish Sports Legends?\"</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>6.   <strong>Captain Oveur:</strong> Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>7.   <strong>Jive Lady:</strong> Oh stewardess!  I speak jive.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>8.   <strong>Old Hanging Lady:</strong> No wonder you\'re upset. She\'s lovely. And a darling figure... supple, pouting breasts... firm thighs. It\'s a shame you two don\'t get along.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>9.   <strong>Dr. Rumack:</strong> I am serious.  And don\'t call me Shirley.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>10.  The Stayin\' Alive Scene, of course!!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/5WXVaChA3Q0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">What are <em>your</em> favorite <em>Airplane</em> quotes?  Surely, you must have a few.  :-)  Please share in the comment section below.</span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span></span></em></span></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n','Day 128:  Surely, You Remember the Movie Airplane?  ','','publish','open','open','','day-128-surely-you-remember-the-movie-airplane','','','2011-02-03 07:50:16','2011-02-03 14:50:16','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3778',0,'post','',10),(3381,1,'2011-01-17 11:42:33','2011-01-17 18:42:33','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, all of them) on Bravo. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  (I was formerly a lady of the stage and then a music &amp; drama teacher.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this snoot has taken a cultural nosedive. </p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-2','','','2011-01-17 11:42:33','2011-01-17 18:42:33','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3382,1,'2011-01-17 11:42:44','2011-01-17 18:42:44','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, all of them) on Bravo. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  (I was formerly a lady of the stage and then a music &amp; drama teacher.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this snoot has taken a cultural nosedive. </p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-3','','','2011-01-17 11:42:44','2011-01-17 18:42:44','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3383,1,'2011-01-17 11:57:13','2011-01-17 18:57:13','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, all of them) on Bravo. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  (I was formerly a lady of the stage and then a music &amp; drama teacher.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills.  </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina dahling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.  But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step, right?  I think that qualifies  </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-4','','','2011-01-17 11:57:13','2011-01-17 18:57:13','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3385,1,'2011-01-17 20:45:38','2011-01-18 03:45:38','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was orginally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills.  </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina dahling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.  But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-6','','','2011-01-17 20:45:38','2011-01-18 03:45:38','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3384,1,'2011-01-17 12:01:51','2011-01-17 19:01:51','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, all of them) on Bravo. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  (I was formerly a lady of the stage and then a music &amp; drama teacher.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills.  </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.) </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina dahling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.  But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step, right?  I think that qualifies  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-5','','','2011-01-17 12:01:51','2011-01-17 19:01:51','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3386,1,'2011-01-17 21:04:54','2011-01-18 04:04:54','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was orginally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious -- i.e., before I fall into the</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-7','','','2011-01-17 21:04:54','2011-01-18 04:04:54','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3387,1,'2011-01-17 21:09:02','2011-01-18 04:09:02','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was orginally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.  No, this does n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-8','','','2011-01-17 21:09:02','2011-01-18 04:09:02','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3388,1,'2011-01-17 21:13:16','2011-01-18 04:13:16','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was orginally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.  No, this does n</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  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Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-10','','','2011-01-17 21:20:47','2011-01-18 04:20:47','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3390,1,'2011-01-17 21:25:20','2011-01-18 04:25:20','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was orginally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, this does mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV void.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and then still watch <em>Top Chef</em> and <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g.  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Or maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about at work?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-11','','','2011-01-17 21:25:20','2011-01-18 04:25:20','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3391,1,'2011-01-17 21:29:59','2011-01-18 04:29:59','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activities, right???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and then still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Or maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-12','','','2011-01-17 21:29:59','2011-01-18 04:29:59','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3392,1,'2012-04-20 08:41:50','2012-04-20 15:41:50','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWell, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  <em>That</em> is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBefore my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOr maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUpdate:  On Wednesday, April 18th, <strong>2012</strong> I <em>finally</em> CUT THE CABLE!!!!  :-) <br class=\"spacer_\" /><br class=\"spacer_\" />','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-autosave','','','2012-04-20 08:41:50','2012-04-20 15:41:50','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(10423,1,'2012-04-26 01:11:55','2012-04-26 08:11:55','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/04/26/playdate-16-is-this-your-1-fear/img_6413/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10436\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10436\" title=\"IMG_6413\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_6413-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>For years, <a href=\"http://www.toastmasters.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Toastmasters</strong></a> has been on my \"To Do Someday\" list.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, it logically moved from the \"To Do Someday\" list to the<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> \"365 Curiosities\"</strong></a> list.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then . . . . My 365 list filled up with a <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ghost Hunting Expedition</strong></a>, an <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/10/11/day-356-my-very-first-concussion-italian-style/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Italian Concussion</strong></a>,  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-43babymakestwo/\" target=\"_blank\">Unexpected Puppy Love</a></strong> and <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/12/30/lessons-learned-from-my-year-of-living-curiously/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>much, much more</strong></a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then . . . . After I completed my 365 project, I promptly forgot about Toastmasters whilst in the midst of <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/02/17/playdate-5-a-week-in-the-french-alps/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Heartbreak</strong></a>, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/52-playdates/\" target=\"_blank\">Play,</a></strong> and <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/04/05/playdate-13-script-frenzy/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Script Frenzy.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil Britt and Hollywood (the friend, not the city) announced that they were attending a lunchtime Toastmasters meeting.  Would I like to flee from my cube for an hour to absorb myself in The Art of Public Speaking?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWeeeeeeee!!!!  A lunchtime Playdate <em>and</em> a To Do Someday opportunity literally fell into my cubicle!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the way over, Britt and Hollywood nervously wondered out loud.  Would they be called on to speak???  Yikes!  Public speaking is the number one fear amongst Americans, you know.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Yep.  Our fear of public speaking trumps our fear of death. </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile my friends fretted, I secretly wished that I would be called on to speak.  Because I was a Theatre major once upon a time.  We\'re weird that way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the meeting, the Toastmasters bestowed a warm and gracious welcome upon us.  They dazzled us with their speeches.  They encouraged us to join their ranks so that we could Feel the Fear and Speak Anyway at future meetings!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBritt and Hollywood were on fire!  \"Sign us up,\" they declared!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then . . . . When I remembered the tens of thousands of dollars that my parents spent on my B.A. in Theatre (thanks, Parental Unit!), I realized that I\'ve got this particular \"fear\" covered.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Moral of the Story from Your Toastmasters Guinea Pig</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever thought about investigating <a href=\"http://www.toastmasters.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Toastmasters</a>?  Good for you!  Here\'s my unsolicited advice:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are an American who fears Public Speaking more than Death, check out your local Toastmasters.  I really, Really, REALLY think you should go.  Next week.  Don\'t wait for next year.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf your parents spent gobs of money on Theatre school, thank them profusely.  You should be pretty damn good at The #1 Fear.  Now get out there and get fired up over something else that\'s scary!  Like finishing that screenplay for instance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/#!/latebloomer365/status/194951958623305728\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-10443 alignnone\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-04-25 at 3.26.21 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Screen-shot-2012-04-25-at-3.26.21-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"246\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs there anyone out there who would like to hold me accountable on this?  Because I am afraid.  Very, very afraid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>What is your #1 Fear?  If you\'re feeling brave, share in the comments section below.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #16:  Is This Your #1 Fear?','','publish','open','open','','playdate-16-is-this-your-1-fear','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/52-playdates/','2012-04-25 18:46:21','2012-04-26 01:46:21','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=10423',0,'post','',8),(10424,1,'2012-04-25 14:23:14','2012-04-25 21:23:14','For years, Toastmasters has been on my \"To Do Someday\" list.','Playdate #16:  Toastmasters','','inherit','open','open','','10423-revision','','','2012-04-25 14:23:14','2012-04-25 21:23:14','',10423,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/04/25/10423-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3393,1,'2011-01-17 21:30:17','2011-01-18 04:30:17','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activities, right???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and then still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-13','','','2011-01-17 21:30:17','2011-01-18 04:30:17','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3394,1,'2011-01-17 21:32:45','2011-01-18 04:32:45','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  That is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and then still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3377-revision-14','','','2011-01-17 21:32:45','2011-01-18 04:32:45','',3377,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/17/3377-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3396,1,'2011-01-19 01:11:51','2011-01-19 08:11:51','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</strong></span></a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>  </strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\'t you agree?  :-)</span></strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something far from subtle.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','publish','open','open','','day-112-au-naturel-photo-shoot','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/','2011-01-18 21:14:51','2011-01-19 04:14:51','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3396',0,'post','',13),(3395,1,'2011-01-17 21:34:21','2011-01-18 04:34:21','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3378\" title=\"Adam Olszewski/Bravo © Bravo \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rhbhills-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" /></a>I have a confession to make.  And it\'s not pretty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am addicted to trash television.  Particularly, <em>The Real Housewives</em> series (yes, <em>all</em> of them) on Bravo.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am still puzzled as to how Bravo started airing these shows.  Bravo is an arts channel.  I am an arts person.  I was originally drawn to Bravo for obvious reasons.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Back in the day, when I prided myself on being an accomplished and educated woman, I tuned into <em>Inside the Actor\'s Studio</em> and foreign films on Bravo.  I watched <em>Masterpiece Theatre</em> on PBS.  Yes, I admit it.  I was a cultural snob.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A Welsh friend once told me that I was \"very cultured for an American\".  I took this as a compliment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, Catherine, I am ashamed to admit that this American snoot has taken a cultural nosedive.  I now get a secret thrill from watching poor little rich girls and their trainwreck lives.  (Although, I have to say, I absolutely positively ADORE Lisa and on the <em>Real Housevives of Beverly Hills. </em>I want her to be my friend in real life.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My current addiction is so overwhelming that I turned a Friday night viewing with Dina <em>dah</em>ling into one of my 365 blog days.  In my opinion, that\'s cheating.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But I am also \"coming clean\" which is the first step in admitting that you have a problem, right?  <em>That</em> is important enough to count as a blog activity, right???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 111, Dina <em>dah</em>ling and I ordered pizza and plastered ourselves on the couch with our dogs.  I even DVR\'d that ridiculous after show with Andy Cohen who made such an idiotic and offensive statement that I will NEVER watch him again.  I may be swimming in the cultural gutter, but I still have some taste and discretion in tact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Before my addiction evolves into something more serious (i.e., before I stumble into the cesspool of a show like <em>The Jersey Shore</em>), I am contemplating doing the unthinkable in 99.9% of households:  yanking my cable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, this does not mean switching to Dish Network or another competitor.  This means cutting the crap out of my life to see what might enter into the TV-less void.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My main dilemma is that I do enjoy my ritual of sitting down for dinner in front of a show.  I live alone.  Who wants to eat alone in their kitchen?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve been told that I can hook up a hdmi cable from my computer to my TV and then still watch <em>Top Chef,</em> <em>It\'s Me or the Do</em>g, and <em>Shark Week</em> (come August).  I could also stream Netflix and watch shows that I\'ve always wanted to see like <em>The Tudors</em> and <em>Weeds</em>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Or maybe I should just get over myself and relish in the ridiculousness that is <em>Real Housewives</em>.  All of my colleagues at work are just as addicted.  What else are we going to talk about during coffee breaks?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever pulled the plug on your cable?  Please share/advise/lecture me below.  Just remember to be kind.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 111:  I Need an Intervention.  Now.  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21:35:54','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3400,1,'2011-01-18 14:36:24','2011-01-18 21:36:24','','Bella holiday 1','','inherit','open','open','','bella-holiday-1','','','2011-01-18 14:36:24','2011-01-18 21:36:24','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3401,1,'2011-01-18 14:37:01','2011-01-18 21:37:01','','Bella Holiday 2','','inherit','open','open','','bella-holiday-2','','','2011-01-18 14:37:01','2011-01-18 21:37:01','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3402,1,'2011-01-18 14:37:39','2011-01-18 21:37:39','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></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>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturale Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision','','','2011-01-18 14:37:39','2011-01-18 21:37:39','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3403,1,'2011-01-18 14:38:45','2011-01-18 21:38:45','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></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>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturale Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-2','','','2011-01-18 14:38:45','2011-01-18 21:38:45','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3404,1,'2011-01-18 14:50:09','2011-01-18 21:50:09','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig <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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> </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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-3','','','2011-01-18 14:50:09','2011-01-18 21:50:09','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3406,1,'2011-01-18 15:00:24','2011-01-18 22:00:24','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</a></strong>  Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-5','','','2011-01-18 15:00:24','2011-01-18 22:00:24','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3405,1,'2011-01-18 14:57:49','2011-01-18 21:57:49','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</a></strong>  Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> </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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-4','','','2011-01-18 14:57:49','2011-01-18 21:57:49','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3407,1,'2011-01-18 15:03:03','2011-01-18 22:03:03','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</a></strong>  Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>December\'s Test Shots</strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst the beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-6','','','2011-01-18 15:03:03','2011-01-18 22:03:03','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3408,1,'2011-01-18 15:03:51','2011-01-18 22:03:51','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</a></strong>  Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst the beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-7','','','2011-01-18 15:03:51','2011-01-18 22:03:51','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3409,1,'2011-01-18 15:04:31','2011-01-18 22:04:31','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</a></strong>  Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst the beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-8','','','2011-01-18 15:04:31','2011-01-18 22:04:31','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3410,1,'2011-01-18 15:07:11','2011-01-18 22:07:11','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-9','','','2011-01-18 15:07:11','2011-01-18 22:07:11','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3411,1,'2011-01-18 15:10:24','2011-01-18 22:10:24','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></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><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-10','','','2011-01-18 15:10:24','2011-01-18 22:10:24','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3412,1,'2011-01-18 15:12:04','2011-01-18 22:12:04','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-11','','','2011-01-18 15:12:04','2011-01-18 22:12:04','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3413,1,'2011-01-18 15:12:22','2011-01-18 22:12:22','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-12','','','2011-01-18 15:12:22','2011-01-18 22:12:22','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3415,1,'2011-01-18 15:14:40','2011-01-18 22:14:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-14','','','2011-01-18 15:14:40','2011-01-18 22:14:40','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3414,1,'2011-01-18 15:12:53','2011-01-18 22:12:53','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle.  :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-13','','','2011-01-18 15:12:53','2011-01-18 22:12:53','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3416,1,'2011-01-18 15:15:01','2011-01-18 22:15:01','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span><strong>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-15','','','2011-01-18 15:15:01','2011-01-18 22:15:01','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3417,1,'2011-01-18 15:15:18','2011-01-18 22:15:18','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Don\'t you agree?  :-)</strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-16','','','2011-01-18 15:15:18','2011-01-18 22:15:18','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(3418,1,'2011-01-18 15:15:50','2011-01-18 22:15:50','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\'t you agree?  :-)</span></strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-17','','','2011-01-18 15:15:50','2011-01-18 22:15:50','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3419,1,'2011-01-18 15:16:29','2011-01-18 22:16:29','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</span></a></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">  </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\'t you agree?  :-)</span></strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-18','','','2011-01-18 15:16:29','2011-01-18 22:16:29','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(3420,1,'2011-01-18 21:13:53','2011-01-19 04:13:53','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</strong></span></a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>  </strong></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\'t you agree?  :-)</span></strong></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><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something  </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-autosave','','','2011-01-18 21:13:53','2011-01-19 04:13:53','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3421,1,'2011-01-18 21:12:09','2011-01-19 04:12:09','<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3397\" title=\"Bella-3\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As most of you already know, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/20/day-82-a-star-is-born-bella-discovered-at-holiday-boutique/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella was discovered at a holiday boutique back in December</a></strong>.  A real life doggie photographer spotted Little Miss B across a crowded room, and the rest is history. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy Gayle took some test shots that night (please scroll down to the bottom to see those) and asked if Bella could model for a special collar that vets and rescue organizations use to identify animals. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amy\'s client asked for the \"cutest dog that she could find\", and...well...they just don\'t come any cuter than Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Little Miss B happens to sport the much-coveted tousled beach hair look, and this apparently hides the special write-on collar.  So...this means that Bella probably won\'t make it to the print ad, but...</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/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>I am convinced that she is destined to land her own TV gig as forecasted by that very wise and mysterious stranger not too long ago.</strong></span></a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>  </strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\'t you agree?  :-)</span></strong></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/2011/01/Bella-4.jpg\"></a><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3398\" title=\"Bella-4\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-4-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3399\" title=\"Bella\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" 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_\" /> <span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">December\'s Test Shots</span></strong></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>The only collar that will showcase itself amongst Bella\'s beachy hair is something less subtle. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> <a href=\"http://www.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3401\" title=\"Bella Holiday 2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-Holiday-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>She\'s not only cute, but well-behaved and smart, too. </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.amygaylephotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3400\" title=\"Bella holiday 1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bella-holiday-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 112:  Au Naturel Photo Shoot ','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-19','','','2011-01-18 21:12:09','2011-01-19 04:12:09','',3396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/18/3396-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(3422,1,'2011-01-19 11:02:22','2011-01-19 18:02:22','','Day 113:  Mac -- I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-5','','','2011-01-19 11:02:22','2011-01-19 18:02:22','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/747-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3423,1,'2011-01-19 11:06:27','2011-01-19 18:06:27','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-6','','','2011-01-19 11:06:27','2011-01-19 18:06:27','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/747-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3424,1,'2011-01-19 11:07:19','2011-01-19 18:07:19','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the altar of Mac. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-7','','','2011-01-19 11:07:19','2011-01-19 18:07:19','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/747-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3425,1,'2010-11-18 21:02:46','2010-11-19 04:02:46','<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></span></strong></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/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Remember on Day 45 when I read in Cosmo about the sexy move that seduces men 20 away?</strong></a>  We learned that the move is none other than the old-fashioned strut.  Which Brette performs exquisitely. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Many of you voted \"YES for Brettesy!\", and she agreed for me to film her on Day 52! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, I have learned several unfortunate times over since I started this blog that sometimes technology doesn\'t want to cooperate.  After 1 hour and 45 minutes, I give up!  I will start over and film again on Monday.  I will then post Brette\'s infamous swagger. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Strutting lessons to be continued...</p>','Day 52:  We are experiencing technical difficulties.  Please stand by.','','inherit','open','open','','2017-revision-12','','','2010-11-18 21:02:46','2010-11-19 04:02:46','',2017,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/18/2017-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3426,1,'2011-01-19 21:11:03','2011-01-20 04:11:03','<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/18/day-52-we-are-experiencing-technical-difficulties-please-stand-by/\" target=\"_blank\">Remember Day 52?</a></strong>  Probably not.  I\'ll remind you. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>It all started on Day 45</strong> </a>when I was minding my own beeswax while flipping through Cosmo for fashion tips.  Instead, I stumbled upon sex tips and \"Seduce him!  This move works from 20 feet away!\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Tell me more, Cosmo!  Tell me more! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I learned that this secret move to stow away in our seduction arsenal is none other than the old-fashioned strut. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which my friend Brette aka Brettesy does so well.   I had the bright idea that we would film Brettesy strutting her stuff and teaching the rest of it how it\'s done.  I invited readers to vote \"Yes for Brettesy!\" in the comment section, and with an overwhelming \"Yes for Brettesy\" vote, we staged a Strut Shoot on Day 52.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Only to be sidelined by technical difficulties.  Argh. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But I did not forget our promise, dear readers! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We now present to you Take Two of The Brettesy Strut. </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>Live.  Learn.  Strut. </p>\n\n<p>Update:  Brettesy confessed to me that she would</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>my first take was it.  Brette said she couldn\'t teach me anything.  It was only my self-esteem that needed work.  I had already bloomed. </p>\n\n<p>brette is my talisman</p>\n\n<p>Britt mantra -- I am hot. </p>\n\n<p>upon entering the building a VERY cute man eyed Brette her whole way in the door. and then said \"hello\"  It works!!!!  Wow!!! </p>\n\n<p>Brette (said like scarlet saying Rhett) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Brette\'s fortune cookie -- your skills and talents will be called on in unusual areas  -- pei wei  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 52 Revisited:  Seduce Men from 20 Feet Away!   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','','inherit','open','open','','1938-revision-21','','','2011-01-19 22:18:53','2011-01-20 05:18:53','',1938,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/1938-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(3440,1,'2011-01-19 22:17:46','2011-01-20 05:17:46','<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/18/day-52-we-are-experiencing-technical-difficulties-please-stand-by/\" target=\"_blank\">Remember Day 52?</a></strong>  Probably not.  I\'ll remind you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>It all started on Day 45</strong> </a>when I was innocently flipping through Cosmo for fashion tips. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Instead, I was bombarded with sex tips including \"Seduce him!  This move works from 20 feet away!\"</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tell me more, Cosmo!  Tell me more! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I learned that this secret move to stow away in our seduction arsenal is none other than the old-fashioned strut.  (Think: \"Shoulders, hips, heels, shoulders, hips, heels\".)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which my friend Brette aka Brettesy happens to do oh so well.   I had the bright idea that we would film Brettesy strutting her stuff and teaching the rest of us how it\'s done. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I invited readers to vote \"Yes for Brettesy!\" in the comment section, and with an overwhelming \"Yes for Brettesy\" vote, we staged a Strut Shoot on Day 52.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We were soon sidelined by technical difficulties.  Argh. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But I did not forget our promise, dear readers! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We now present to you Take Two of The Brettesy Strut. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<object style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0EBbWm6aIJg?version=3\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0EBbWm6aIJg?version=3\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> </embed></object>\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<object style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/cYhWMgtfV_8?version=3\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/cYhWMgtfV_8?version=3\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> </embed></object>\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>Live.  Laugh.  Love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Strut. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 52 Revisited:  Seduce Men from 20 Feet Away!   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','','inherit','open','open','','1938-revision-22','','','2011-01-19 22:19:35','2011-01-20 05:19:35','',1938,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/1938-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(3443,1,'2011-01-19 22:20:16','2011-01-20 05:20:16','<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/18/day-52-we-are-experiencing-technical-difficulties-please-stand-by/\" target=\"_blank\">Remember Day 52?</a></strong>  Probably not.  I\'ll remind you. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/11/day-45-fashion-mags-or-soft-porn/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>It all started on Day 45</strong> </a>when I was innocently flipping through Cosmo for fashion tips. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Instead, I was bombarded with sex tips including \"Seduce him!  This move works from 20 feet away!\"</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tell me more, Cosmo!  Tell me more! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I learned that this secret move to stow away in our seduction arsenal is none other than the old-fashioned strut.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which my friend Brette aka Brettesy happens to do oh so well.   I had the bright idea that we would film Brettesy strutting her stuff and teaching the rest of us how it\'s done. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I invited readers to vote \"Yes for Brettesy!\" in the comment section, and with an overwhelming \"Yes for Brettesy\" vote, we staged a Strut Shoot on Day 52.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We were soon sidelined by technical difficulties.  Argh. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But I did not forget our promise, dear readers! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We now present to you Take Two of The Brettesy Strut. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<object style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0EBbWm6aIJg?version=3\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0EBbWm6aIJg?version=3\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> </embed></object>\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<object style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/cYhWMgtfV_8?version=3\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed style=\"width: 640px; height: 390px;\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/cYhWMgtfV_8?version=3\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> </embed></object>\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>Live.  Laugh.  Love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Strut. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 52 Revisited:  Seduce Men from 20 Feet Away!   ','','inherit','open','open','','1938-revision-23','','','2011-01-19 22:20:16','2011-01-20 05:20:16','',1938,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/19/1938-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(3444,1,'2011-01-20 17:02:47','2011-01-21 00:02:47','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I love that my new cult is Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., take a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>PC, expletive, expletive, expletive. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at you every night while you slow down my blogging with your ridic anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at you on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For months, I have entertained late night fantasies of a computer</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-8','','','2011-01-20 17:02:47','2011-01-21 00:02:47','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3445,1,'2011-01-20 20:43:02','2011-01-21 03:43:02','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I\'ve unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., take a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Dell et al, WTF?! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slow sdown my blogging with its ridic anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I now must insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-9','','','2011-01-20 20:43:02','2011-01-21 03:43:02','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3446,1,'2011-01-20 20:58:10','2011-01-21 03:58:10','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., take a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**<br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Dell et al, WTF?! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I now must insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will to rock my world. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Mac store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year.  I can bug them as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to use that guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-10','','','2011-01-20 20:58:10','2011-01-21 03:58:10','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3447,1,'2011-01-20 21:07:02','2011-01-21 04:07:02','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will to rock my world. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Mac store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug them as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-11','','','2011-01-20 21:07:02','2011-01-21 04:07:02','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3449,1,'2011-01-20 21:09:53','2011-01-21 04:09:53','<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will to rock my world. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Apple store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple store gas much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-13','','','2011-01-20 21:09:53','2011-01-21 04:09:53','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3448,1,'2011-01-20 21:07:12','2011-01-21 04:07:12','<p>I\"ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will to rock my world. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Mac store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug them as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-12','','','2011-01-20 21:07:12','2011-01-21 04:07:12','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3450,1,'2011-01-20 21:13:26','2011-01-21 04:13:26','<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-14','','','2011-01-20 21:13:26','2011-01-21 04:13:26','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3452,1,'2011-01-20 21:26:26','2011-01-21 04:26:26','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! ','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-198','','','2011-01-20 21:26:26','2011-01-21 04:26:26','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3451,1,'2011-01-20 21:13:33','2011-01-21 04:13:33','<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-15','','','2011-01-20 21:13:33','2011-01-21 04:13:33','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3453,1,'2011-01-20 21:29:10','2011-01-21 04:29:10','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Me Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-199','','','2011-01-20 21:29:10','2011-01-21 04:29:10','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3454,1,'2011-01-20 21:30:44','2011-01-21 04:30:44','[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-16','','','2011-01-20 21:30:44','2011-01-21 04:30:44','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(3455,1,'2011-01-20 21:50:09','2011-01-21 04:50:09','<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>\n\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I give up. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n</p>','Day 113:  I Par','','inherit','open','open','','747-autosave','','','2011-01-20 21:50:09','2011-01-21 04:50:09','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3456,1,'2011-01-20 21:31:02','2011-01-21 04:31:02','[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-17','','','2011-01-20 21:31:02','2011-01-21 04:31:02','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3458,1,'2011-01-20 21:37:29','2011-01-21 04:37:29','[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiciculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-19','','','2011-01-20 21:37:29','2011-01-21 04:37:29','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(3462,1,'2011-01-20 21:41:45','2011-01-21 04:41:45','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult.  Please don\'t tell my mother. ','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-23','','','2011-01-20 21:41:45','2011-01-21 04:41:45','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(3457,1,'2011-01-20 21:34:07','2011-01-21 04:34:07','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p> \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. \r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" />\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>ag\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-18','','','2011-01-20 21:34:07','2011-01-21 04:34:07','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(3459,1,'2011-01-20 21:38:29','2011-01-21 04:38:29','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer on a nightly basis is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult member assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. (Please don\'t tell my mother.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-20','','','2011-01-20 21:38:29','2011-01-21 04:38:29','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(3460,1,'2011-01-20 21:40:25','2011-01-21 04:40:25','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult. ( Please don\'t tell my mother. )','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-21','','','2011-01-20 21:40:25','2011-01-21 04:40:25','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(3461,1,'2011-01-20 21:40:54','2011-01-21 04:40:54','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>ag</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult.  Please don\'t tell my mother. ','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-22','','','2011-01-20 21:40:54','2011-01-21 04:40:54','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(3463,1,'2011-01-20 21:46:38','2011-01-21 04:46:38','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult.  (It\'s Geeky-Cool Though.)','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-24','','','2011-01-20 21:46:38','2011-01-21 04:46:38','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(3464,1,'2011-01-20 21:50:47','2011-01-21 04:50:47','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113:  I Joined a Cult.  A Pricey, Geeky-Cool Cult.  ','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-25','','','2011-01-20 21:50:47','2011-01-21 04:50:47','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(3465,1,'2010-11-29 20:22:05','2010-11-30 03:22:05','<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-56','','','2010-11-29 20:22:05','2010-11-30 03:22:05','',2257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/29/2257-revision-56/',0,'revision','',0),(3466,1,'2011-01-20 21:52:25','2011-01-21 04:52:25','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113:  I Drank the Kool-Aid.  I Joined a Cult.','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-26','','','2011-01-20 21:52:25','2011-01-21 04:52:25','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(3467,1,'2011-01-20 21:55:06','2011-01-21 04:55:06','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It\'s will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113: I Drank the Kool-Aid. I Joined a Cult.','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-27','','','2011-01-20 21:55:06','2011-01-21 04:55:06','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(3468,1,'2011-01-20 21:55:58','2011-01-21 04:55:58','<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3452\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thanks for the memories, Jimmy! \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3452\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170179-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve finally done it.  I joined a cult.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Day 113, I bowed down to the Altar of Mac.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After sampling their <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">magic kool-aid</span> MacBook Pro, I forked over hundreds of dollars more than I would on a PC to join their ranks.</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>I love that my new cult is both Super Geeky and Uber-Cool at the same time.  I dig dichotomy.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m not normally brainwashable.   I unethusiastically defended PCs for years.  In fact, just you wait!  Kim C. is about to pop up with a fiery \"told you so\" in the comment section below.  (You know how obnoxious my fellow cult members can be about their precious Macs.)  We\'ve bantered for years about Mac vs. PC!  YEARS!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kim C., pop a chill pill and welcome me to your cult.  You won.  **Hugs**</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Dell et al, WTF?! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I give up. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve grown weary of throwing the f-bomb at my PC every night while it slows down my blogging with its ridiculous anti-virus software updates and who-knows-what else.  Cursing incessantly at my computer is unhealthy and unladylike.  I am better than that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve decided that I must now insist on stability, reliability and performance from my computers. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\">(And my cars.) </a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-you-can-drive-my-car-but-only-if.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(And my men.) </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>PC, I bid you adieu. </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>My best friends/fellow cult members assure me that my new Mac will rock my world.  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will wow me with its design and its speed. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will comfort me with its reliability. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will keep me safe from nasty bugs. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It will coddle me through the transition from PC world to Mac World with its intuitive functionality. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My Apple Store Geniuses will meet with me one-on-one for a year. <span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> I can bug my Apple Store Geniuses as much as I want, and they will always be chipper, smart, and geeky-cool because they partake of the magic kool-aid on a daily basis.   </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Someone will soon teach me how to tap into the grooviness of the guitar icon at the bottom of the screen that I drool over every time I gaze upon it. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mac, I think I\'m in love. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please pass the kool-aid. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3453\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Magic Kool-Aid Gives Me a Permagrin\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3453 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1170181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</p>','Day 113: I Drank the Kool-Aid. I Joined a Cult.','','inherit','open','open','','747-revision-28','','','2011-01-20 21:55:58','2011-01-21 04:55:58','',747,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/747-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(3469,1,'2011-01-22 01:11:03','2011-01-22 08:11:03','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/44461337@N06/4662954455/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"Wish I Were Here \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>On Day 103, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\">I concluded that I must be a meditation moron,</a></strong> as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a hell of a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','publish','open','open','','day-114-i-am-still-a-meditation-moron','','http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/','2011-01-21 19:17:51','2011-01-22 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href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go 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in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(For the record, I was not wearing any sort of coverage that night.  This was pre-Day 115, and I did not know that Face Nirvana in a Tube existed.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  Face Nirvana in a Tube','','publish','open','open','','day-115-face-nirvana-in-a-tube','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/','2011-01-22 15:31:34','2011-01-22 22:31:34','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3473',0,'post','',9),(3474,1,'2011-01-21 11:14:10','2011-01-21 18:14:10','<p>previous beauty tip of strutting</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>guys, if no gift giving occassion, the please go here mens\' health or here car and driver. </p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision','','','2011-01-21 11:14:10','2011-01-21 18:14:10','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3473-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3475,1,'2011-01-21 11:20:54','2011-01-21 18:20:54','','mercier','','inherit','open','open','','mercier','','','2011-01-21 11:20:54','2011-01-21 18:20:54','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3476,1,'2011-01-21 11:15:25','2011-01-21 18:15:25','<p>previous beauty tip of strutting</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>guys, if no gift giving occassion, the please go here mens\' health or here car and driver. </p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-2','','','2011-01-21 11:15:25','2011-01-21 18:15:25','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3473-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3477,1,'2011-01-21 14:47:51','2011-01-21 21:47:51','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/44461337@N06/4662954455/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"sunrisemed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>On Day 103, I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 113. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.   </p>','Day 114:  I am still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-3','','','2011-01-21 14:47:51','2011-01-21 21:47:51','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3478,1,'2011-01-21 16:06:55','2011-01-21 23:06:55','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"sunrisemed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 113. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes. </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-4','','','2011-01-21 16:06:55','2011-01-21 23:06:55','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3479,1,'2011-01-21 16:07:46','2011-01-21 23:07:46','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"sunrisemed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 113. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span> Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-5','','','2011-01-21 16:07:46','2011-01-21 23:07:46','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3480,1,'2011-01-21 16:09:37','2011-01-21 23:09:37','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"sunrisemed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss 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src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </span></a></span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try 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class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing.  And thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-8','','','2011-01-21 16:17:38','2011-01-21 23:17:38','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3483,1,'2011-01-21 16:19:43','2011-01-21 23:19:43','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"Wish I Were Here \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started 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x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-9','','','2011-01-21 16:19:43','2011-01-21 23:19:43','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3484,1,'2011-01-21 16:22:10','2011-01-21 23:22:10','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/44461337@N06/4662954455/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"Wish I Were Here \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-10','','','2011-01-21 16:22:10','2011-01-21 23:22:10','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3485,1,'2011-01-21 16:22:44','2011-01-21 23:22:44','<p><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470\" title=\"Wish I Were Here \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />On Day 103, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\">I concluded that I must be a meditation moron,</a></strong> as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun 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meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron 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title=\"Wish I Were Here \" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>On Day 103, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\">I concluded that I must be a meditation moron,</a></strong> as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the sunrise.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn\'t it? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For 5 minutes. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps \"scheduled meditation\" isn\'t jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I\'m o.k. with that.  I\'ll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, I\'ll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\'s another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> </span>Try it.  You\'ll like it.   </p>','Day 114:  I am Still a Meditation Moron ','','inherit','open','open','','3469-revision-13','','','2011-01-21 16:25:02','2011-01-21 23:25:02','',3469,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/3469-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3489,1,'2011-01-22 15:01:07','2011-01-22 22:01:07','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go here or here instead. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Lately, I have been a wee bit overobsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak.  Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww....</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life believing that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong></strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were heare for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em></em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em></em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as go about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want flawless skin! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, I save up your pennies and drive to Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\">www.Nordstrom.com</a> and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Face Nirvana in a Tube</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-3','','','2011-01-22 15:01:07','2011-01-22 22:01:07','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3490,1,'2011-01-22 15:17:08','2011-01-22 22:17:08','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me) instead. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww....</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were heare for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-4','','','2011-01-22 15:17:08','2011-01-22 22:17:08','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3491,1,'2011-01-22 15:18:40','2011-01-22 22:18:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me) instead. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww....</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were heare for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-5','','','2011-01-22 15:18:40','2011-01-22 22:18:40','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3492,1,'2011-01-22 15:19:03','2011-01-22 22:19:03','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww....</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were heare for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-6','','','2011-01-22 15:19:03','2011-01-22 22:19:03','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3495,1,'2011-01-22 15:22:31','2011-01-22 22:22:31','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-9','','','2011-01-22 15:22:31','2011-01-22 22:22:31','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3493,1,'2011-01-22 15:20:07','2011-01-22 22:20:07','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were heare for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-7','','','2011-01-22 15:20:07','2011-01-22 22:20:07','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3494,1,'2011-01-22 15:20:49','2011-01-22 22:20:49','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were hear for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone\" in combination with dry, flaky winter skin woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-8','','','2011-01-22 15:20:49','2011-01-22 22:20:49','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3496,1,'2011-01-22 15:24:25','2011-01-22 22:24:25','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-10','','','2011-01-22 15:24:25','2011-01-22 22:24:25','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3497,1,'2011-01-22 15:26:13','2011-01-22 22:26:13','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  My Beauty Tip Du Jour','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-11','','','2011-01-22 15:26:13','2011-01-22 22:26:13','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3498,1,'2011-01-22 15:26:41','2011-01-22 22:26:41','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  Face Nirvana in a Tube','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-12','','','2011-01-22 15:26:41','2011-01-22 22:26:41','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3499,1,'2011-01-22 15:29:03','2011-01-22 22:29:03','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(for the record, </em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\n\n<p><em> </em> </p>\n\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  Face Nirvana in a Tube','','inherit','open','open','','3473-autosave','','','2011-01-22 15:29:03','2011-01-22 22:29:03','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3500,1,'2011-01-22 15:26:58','2011-01-22 22:26:58','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3475\" title=\"mercier\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mercier-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /></a>I seem to be on a beauty kick this week.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/20/day-52-revisited-seduce-men-from-20-feet-away/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 52 Revisited</a></strong>, Brettesy taught us how to strut our stuff while leaving unsuspecting men seduced in our paths. </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>Today, I share with you the secret to flawless skin. </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if there is a woman in your life and a gift-giving occasion approaches, then keep reading.  If not, then you may want to go <strong><a href=\"http://www.menshealth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here </a></strong>or <strong><a href=\"http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/howtohandleawoman.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong> (the latter is exceptional advice, if you ask me). </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>Lately, I have been a wee bit overly obsessed with \"uneven skin tone\". </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, you know exactly of what I speak. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Token male readers, if you are still reading, you are puzzled and scratching your head. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This time of year in my fair city is dry, dry, dry. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today\'s forecast:  high 74, sunny, bluest of blue skies, 18% humidity.  [Go ahead and hate me if you\'re snowed in right now.  Or hop on a plane (when you can get out) and come and join me.  :-) ]</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Holy lack of moisture, Batman!!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Low humidity = dry and flaky skin. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>i.e, not pretty. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">i.e, you can forget about foundation, unless you fancy brown flakes on your face.   Ewwww...</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What\'s a girl living in The Valley of the Sun to do during the winter? </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Go without foundation and deal with \"uneven skin tone\", of course! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then waltz around life worrying that everyone is noticing your \"uneven skin tone\". </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Actual text message from me to David aka Captain Adventure:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:  </strong>Out of curiousity, did u notice any \"uneven skin tone\" on my face when u were here for din-din last week?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Me:</strong>  Be brutally honest.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(waiting for reply)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>David:</strong>  No. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>(Token male readers who have read this far are still puzzled and scratching their heads.)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em> </em> </p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, YOU know that these eensy weensy beauty flaws drive us to distraction. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We all want to feel good about ourselves as we shuffle about our day!  We all want to feel beautiful!  We all want to put our best face forward with flawless skin!</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>We all want coverage that won\'t turn into brown flakes in the winter!</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ladies, please get thee to The Greatest Department Store on Earth or visit <a href=\"http://www.Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.Nordstrom.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and treat yourself to Laura Mercier\'s Tinted Moisturizer.  I promise that this is the answer to all of our \"uneven skin tone in combination with dry, flaky winter skin\" woes. </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>Face Nirvana in a Tube is worth every penny. <br class=\"spacer_\" /></strong></span></span></p>','Day 115:  Face Nirvana in a Tube','','inherit','open','open','','3473-revision-13','','','2011-01-22 15:26:58','2011-01-22 22:26:58','',3473,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/22/3473-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0);
