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Wedding Season: 14 Breakable Wedding Traditions

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‘Tis the season! Wedding Season! And it’s also #WeddingWednesday on Twitter! In celebration thereof, I give you this entry from the Archives … ~~~ If you’re getting married next spring or summer, you’re probably in the thick of wedding planning right now, which means you’re probably in the thick of feeling both excited and overwhelmed... Read more »
By FernRonay,
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Yesterday, I lost my sunglasses ...

And they were Fendi and they were beautiful and I loved them very much. Ironically, I was at Filene’s Basement bargain hunting when I lost them.  I retraced my steps from the dressing room and back but no luck.  I checked with customer service.  Nothing.  As the lady said, “No one’s going to turn those... Read more »
By FernRonay,
December 17, 2010 at 5:09 pm
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This morning, at the gym...

There was a young lady wearing a full face of makeup.  In the 7AM circuit training class.  Where you sweat.  A LOT. And, we’re not just talking lip balm and mascara.  She had on blush, lipstick, eyeliner,  eyeshadow and I’m pretty sure she primed with foundation or at least a tinted moisturizer. Today, I am... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 20, 2010 at 11:37 am
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5 Ways to Cope with Halloween

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I never understood people who hate Halloween.  They’re the same grumpy people who hate weddings and New Year’s Eve.  CHEER UP!! But, to be fair, I suppose there are some onerous things about the holiday and I guess the best way to deal with it is to fake it.  Isn’t that what Halloween is all... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 19, 2010 at 6:03 am
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Overheard at the nail salon

Manicurist (with accent): How long you been with your boyfriend? Girl next to me: Three and a half years. Manicurist: When you get married? Girl (after sighing): That’s a great question. Today, I’m grateful ~1/ That I never worried whether H would marry me. 2/ That it doesn’t bother me when, now that I’m married... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 1, 2010 at 7:20 pm
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Dinner with friends last night and did you know...

1. There are no kids named Randy in the UK.  Makes perfect sense but I never actually thought about it.2. Models eat baby food for portion control and nutrition.  How gross … and demented.3. A green card is not actually green.  You have no idea how disappointed I was to learn this.  I was hoping/assuming... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 26, 2010 at 7:19 am
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Little things...

Gotta love the Randolph Street Market Festival and 1/ hot apple cider 2/ old Polaroid cameras that only cost $35 and look cool on your window sill and 3/ decorating, in general. We’re finally making our home feel homey… Follow me and my yearlong project, Stop and Blog the Roses, on Twitter @fernronay... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 25, 2010 at 4:02 pm
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I will now pick Ines Sainz' next outfit

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What are your thoughts on the Ines Sainz’ story? At Stop and Blog the Roses, we (meaning me) are of the opinion that in an ideal world, Sainz should be able to wear whatever she pleases and never hear a word or cat call about it. But, this is not an ideal world.  In the... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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How a Manhattanite from Jersey now living in Chicago became a Dallas Cowboys fan

December 20, 2008; Irving, Texas Blame it on the babysitter.  That’s what I say.  He’s the reason H and I are driving around in endless circles outside Texas Stadium looking for parking on a COLD December day.  Isn’t it supposed to be hot in Texas? Our tickets to the last game at Texas Stadium are... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 13, 2010 at 7:43 pm
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Are you a secret gum snapper?

When I snap my gum, H says I remind him of an old secretary with a beehive named Roz.  But, I can’t help myself. It’s just so enjoyable.  All gum snappers know the satisfaction of a pop.  You want to do it again and again.  It’s meditative.  And, we’re not hurting anyone.  We chew sugar... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm
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