Skinny Jeans

I've been afraid to jump on the trend wagon. I'm
not as young as I once was and not as thin as I
have been. I'm not sure if there are rules against
the "2nd time around"...meaning I was there for
skinny jeans and leggings in the 80's, does that mean
I am banned from them in 2008?

But I decided to take the plunge. Bought these
slouchy boots and skinny jeans last weekend:





Embrace 1984! It's been a long time since I tucked a
pair of jeans into boots! I'm going to test out the
new look in Chicago this weekend. Wish me luck.

That's all.

What's New

1) We have a new president elect (yea!)
2) It the first snow fell in Traverse City on Saturday night
3) We haven't finished raking our leaves
4) I hate my job
5) I made the best white chicken chili last night (I will
post the recipe next)
6) I am headed to Chicago this weekend - I need a
get away!
7) I am addicted to Gossip Girl (have almost completed
the first season)
8) I am looking for a new turkey stuffing recipe
9) My mom visited this past weekend - we had a nice time
10) I need to put the TT away for the winter :-(

That's all!

Easy Does It!

Seriously, get out and vote!

Turn! Turn! Turn!

Fall in Michigan means apple orchards and pumpkin
patches; harvest moons and crisp morning air;
stews and ciders. But, above and beyond anything
else in means this:






The color up here this year is extraordinarily vibrant.
And the coolest thing is that the color bursts seemingly
overnight. When the sun shines, even the saddest tree
comes to life, like this one across the street
from the house:



And , no I didn't get a new camera. Like a
bad habit, the old one came strolling back
into my life. Here is a photo from the night
it disappeared. Debbie (a friend who works
in my office) and I at Red Ginger:



In other news, we went to a wedding a week ago
Saturday. One of Matt's best buddies from high
school (who was kind enough to get married in
Traverse City - saving us a four hour drive to
Detroit. We wish Eric and Meridith the best,
and I wish I had more pics to share but Matt
dropped the camera right after the next photo
was taken and it wouldn't cooperate the rest
of the evening (Have I ever told you how much
I hate the POS camera?). Anyway, here is yet
another photogenic moment of Matt and Jen
caught by the lens:



Wow! I'm the same height as Matt in this photo. Four
inch heels + five foot eleven inch gal = Glad to have a
tall hubby! That's all for the moment.

The End of an Era

I shouldn't be surprised. We never really had a great relationship.
I blame myself.
I entered into the deal a bit hastily, right before we went to Vegas,
not thinking things through or even being sure of what my
long term goals were. I pretty much ignored him the whole first year
we were together, never even letting him show me his strengths.

On Friday night he left me. I got all dressed up and took
him out on the town. We went to the theater and then to Red Ginger
for a couple of glasses of wine. I introduced him to my friend
Debbie...she seemed to really like him. Maybe a little too much.
She took him with her to talk to some other friends while I
jabbered on to a couple of guys I work with on occasion. That's
when he sneaked away.

The good thing is I didn't even notice he was gone until the morning.
I guess he won't be that hard to get over. Besides, I'm trading up!!!!!

Any suggestions on what kind of camera I should purchase?

That's all.

Love Me Some Jack

Black.

Ok, I am so excited about the Jack Black score for the new Bond movie...which makes its debut in the following Coke Zero ad. Alicia Keys is also involved in the project (piano and vocals for the movie) which is a cool combo. Anyway..here is the ad if you care to see it along with some of my other favorite Jack Black movie/music moments:

DISCLAIMER: I do not like all musical or film endeavors JB undertakes...but I think HE ROCKS roles where he is somehow involved in the musical biz but isn't in Tenacious D.

Finally - Sam, JB has always reminded me of a stout, elfy Brian...making up songs while you clean the house!



The Holiday



Saving Silverman



School of Rock



And of course...High Fidelity




That' s all.

A Random Observation

I worked late last night and was pleasantly surprised when I
walked in at 8:30, to my darling husband preparing a
meal. Of course the grill was involved, but nonetheless it
was still a meal. Steak kabobs with homegrown tomatoes
and peppers (thanks mom!) marinated in whatever delectable
concoction he created, to be served on a bed of whole grain
couscous.

I usually wear the apron. And Matt is never slow to
compliment my skill and aptitude in the kitchen (thanks
babe!). But a little thing I've noticed...when men do their own
cooking it is as if they have never tasted anything remotely
as delicious as their creation. I think that is so funny. Even my
best dishes still have room for improvement and I always
make mental notes of the same. Not men. We might as well
have been eating at the French Laundry last night. I think it
is so sweet and innocent and I am going to try and capture a
little more of it in my own day to day meal preparation.

Be less critical...enjoy what you prepare and create!