^^ he kinda grows on you, doesn't he?? ;-)

^^. Good one...

Sushi and martini's with a girlfriend this afternoon. Cheers!

Happy Birthday, ledzepfvr!! And happy birthday to pottedplant!!

Wait, wait, wait! My Dad had a very rewarding career in law enforcement, and is still teaching young minds. You go!!!

Happy Birthday to one of the classiest Zepp members I know, Deborah J! Rock it, girlfriend. xo

Did someone say FRIDAY?!? Woohoo! Have a great weekend everyone!

Driving along Rte 2 to and from work.. Oh wait, this was supposed to be the happy thread ;-) Taking in the stunning foliage...we have had the best weather for these views! Not alot of rain, cool crisp mornings and warm afternoons. Can't wait for sweater weather!!

My dentist says I need a crown. I go, "I know, right?"

Is there anything better than receiving a random call from a good friend? That's what made me happy today.

Bragging rights in doggie heaven.. Very cute.

Thanks, slave...:-)

I know! The little rascal really got to me over the years. She never spoke one word, and yet I'll miss her so much. Thanks for your kindness, we all appreciate it. xo

I have to put my beloved doggie down. (She saw my daughter off to kindergarten and my daughter is now a junior in high school.) Damn!

Yoga... Dedicated to the innocent lives lost this weekend in Kenya.

Thanks, Deb! And if memory serves, I believe you are among the next set of birthdays?? :-)

Okay, it literally smells like heaven in my kitchen right now. It ain't braggin if its a fact... First of all, Im making applesauce with apples picked today.. Pork tenderloin Oven roasted vegetables. Leftover chocolate cake. Edited: And I have had the best company during all of this prep, providing stimulating adult conversation, wine selection and music that fits the mood. And you know who you are..

Went to work this morning for a bit, then being bribed into taking my daughter to the MALL! Ugh!! But she promised to stop with me at the farm for apples. We're even.

http://www.wrightsfarm.com/ Haven't been here in awhile. I hope the food is as good as I remember.

Thanks, ally, sweet friend. :-)

Happy birthday, missy!

You bet your sweet ass... Happy happy to you too, mf'er...;-)

Hi slave! Admittedly, no, I haven't tried any yet. But, I have a girlfriend who owns a skincare business so I have put my order in for one of the BB creams. I am just so excited about this concept and I thought others might be also. The commercials I have seen for these products really don't do enough to educate the consumer...grrr. That is a pet peeve of mine! 'Treat your skin products like you would your food...read labels!' That's my schpeel to my regulars. I'll keep you posted on what I find!

A word about the newest creams: You may have seen the commercials recently advertising the latest trend in beauty creams. I know it can be confusing, so I thought I'd try to break it down and to pass on some info I obtained while at a class in Boston a few weeks ago. Here goes: BB cream: stands for 'beauty balm' Used as a primer for foundation; great for more mature skin types, also drier skins Squalene is a key ingredient Gives the skin a healthy glow CC cream: stands for 'color correcting' Usually offers 3-4 shades and offers this 'pigment adapting technology'. Applies white like a sunscreen, but then adapts to your skin tone. Has a rosacea complex to cover ruddy skin tones and combats redness.

You're the best, E. Merci. And thanks Kiwi and pc. :-)