What would we do without the comfort of our dear, sweet dogs in difficult times? Feisty George looks pretty comforting in this shot. My thoughts are with you (sometimes in the form of cupcakes) at the passing of your Dad, Bruce. From what you tell me, he was brilliant and very quick-witted (just like you!). I know you, your sister and your mom will miss him dearly.  
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My dear friend Casey’s mother, Missy Mooney, lost her graceful battle with cancer early this morning. She was surrounded by her lovely children, long-time friends and dogs Beastley and Fang. Casey, (pictured above) your mom did good making a friend like you for me and all the rest of us who love you. We’re here for you, girl.  
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Here’s wishing you all a very happy holiday! I’ll probably pop in for a post here and there (it’s hard for me to stay away), but I will be enjoying some time off this week but will return with gusto on January 2! Thanks so much for reading this past 6 months. It’s been so much fun for me and an honor to know I actually have some loyal readers. It means... 
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My very talented (and too far away) friend Kim Schoen sent me some pix of her recent mini break in Dublin. The home she and some friends rented looked so quaint and lovely, I wanted to share so we could all enjoy a little jaunt to Ireland. Kim has admirably retired from the corrupt world of advertising, where she lived the glam life in NYC, to become a true starving artist.... 
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If this has happened to you recently, get off the internet immediately and head directly to your nearest hospital. We never seem to remember what the date is, but when was the last time you forgot the month? That’s why I think this wee little, never expiring calendar is genius! You just flip through the days, one at a time and you’ll never forget the date again.... 
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