The Hunt

I don't know about you but the harder something is to find the more I want it.  the
Swell Lilly Pulitzer bottles for Starbucks is not exception. I called eighteen Starbucks stores today and no one had the bottles.  Some  sold out, some had not received them yet and some had no idea what I was talking about.  Are you someone who is on the hunt?  Pleaseshare.

I have not blogged regularly in a long time.  I hope to get back to it on a regular basis because I miss it. I miss the readers and the friendships that I made blogging.  I realize that I need to get back in the groove. It helps me and fulfills me.  Blogging puts me in a happy place-with people who have similar interests.  I miss the preppy side of my life and the preppy people in it.

I am happy in my current life and have met many new friends in my apartment building. However they are not part of the preppy world that I was used too.  So here's to blogging on a regular basis. Do you feel that blogging connects you to a world that is not part of your day to day life??

J McLaughlin

I love J. Mclaughlin.  I buy a lot of clothes there. They are pricey but the quality is over the top.  I purchased this sweater recently at the Wayne PA store and am thrilled with it.  I purchase a few items a season at  full price and then add to my wardrobe at the sale.  Do you shop at J. McLaughlin. What's your go to store?

Great Slippers

I like slippers but I like them to look like shoes. It's a quirk of mine passed on by my late Mother.

These Birdie slippers at www.birdiesslippers.com fill the bill. They are luxurious, comfortable and stylish.  Have you tried them yet. If you haven't you must.

Cashmere

I am a cashmere a holic.  I need a twelve step program!!  My latest cashmere love are ponchos.  They are versatile and keep you at just the right temperature.  Now that I live in an apartment I don't need to cover up as much as I did in my house so they are perfect.  They come in all colors and price ranges and make the perfect gift.  Have you purchased these??

Etiquette

I am guilty as charged. I text people instead of calling them. However yesterday I was informed of a death by text. My old neighbor (from childhood) passed away at the old age of 87. Shirley and I were always close and remained so until her death. Unfortunately she moved to North Jersey and I had not been able to see her for awhile. Am I too sensitive or is too much to ask that someone call you to relay that someone has died?

Pain Management

My recovery has been going much better this time around than it did in February.  I had a thoracotomy which is very painful. However, I am allergic to narcotics.  It is very difficult to recover from this type of surgery without narcotics.  I am blessed that my Dr's found some alternatives for me which seem to be doing the trick. It  is very important to discuss pain management with your
Doctor prior to surgery. That way your treatment plan will be in place as soon as you wake up in the recovery room.

How do you handle pain?