Annus Horribilis

In 1992 a terrible fire destroyed some of the most historic portions of Windsor Castle, including St. George’s Hall and Brunswick Tower; the same year saw the disintegration of three royal marriages. The question of how the restoration would be funded spawned still more questions about the funding and relevance of the English monarchy [...]

NASCAR and Tutus and Advertising Dollars, Oh My!

Branded by A Little Tea or Something
I am a terrible patient and thus avoid doctor visits like plague. Plus. It is my firmly held belief that doctor appointments spawn more doctor appointments—and who has time for that? But I relented last week and saw an orthopedist after I took a spill on [...]

These Are Not Your Mother’s Jeans

Deb-Style by A Little Tea or Something
This is more or less my default style; it has not changed much since I was ten. Sensible. Simple. Acceptable Under Most Circumstances. A couple of times in my adult life I have dabbled in what some might call high fashion, but those were super-skinny [...]