headlines before toast.

In famous dead people who have died news...it seems it is Elia Kazan's turn. He was ninety four. How I admire his work, but I do think of him as a bit of a rat for outing people as communists during the McCarthy era. So one is a bit conflicted at times.
If you want a bit of perverse fun, watch, "BabyDoll".


I am having strange dreams...again.
Time for breakfast.

I am most curious.

I stole this from honeythorn
I often hand out recommendations of things to do and check out.
Now I asks you the great livejournal public what do you have to offer.

Suggest:
1. A book
2. A movie
3. A song
4. A Live Journal community
5. A Live Journal User

and for my own addition:

6. A restaurant

This could be anywhere in the world. I would make the effort to go to some tiny restaurant in timbuktu if someone had lovely things to say about the place.


I have acquired more shoes and a new handbag. Some of the shoes are useful, some are not. The handbag is definitely needed. My basic black everyday handbag is falling to pieces (mind you it wasn't well-made to begin with, but it had a neat lining) so I felt it was time to invest in a decent leather bag which could hold a book, not be too heavy or have too many compartments so I wouldn't lose things too easily. I am quite picky about such things and one might think it isn't difficult to find something that appropriately suits a person. Most women understand this, because a purse is a deeply personal object in which you carry important things and essentially your life.
I like to think of it as carrying around my brain. My pocket-book, address book, keys, lifesavers, lipstick, mirror, pens, and current bus book are in there. If I should ever lose my handbag I think I would have a minor melt-down.
Of course it isn't the end of my purse-buying. I will always find interesting things that fit certain occasions.

My friend Elizabeth is quite empthetic about this sort of thing. She collects hand-bags and purses galore. She has a collection that the costume designer of "Sex and the City" would envy.
I should point out also Elizabeth was the one who talked me into the shoes and hand-bag. She is a terrible influence. I think everyone should bring her with them, when they go shopping. It is always a cheerful experience and you walk away feeling good about the new boots you acquire.

After a warm afternoon of retail therapy I came home, read some more of my book and was truly lazy.
Reading the works of Collette is a fascinating experience. You can see how avant-garde she was, and how accessibale she still is and how very french she remains.
There is such a strong sense of novelty and amusement to society and the lives of everyone.
Reminds me a bit of Diane Johnson's novels. (Le affaire, Le Divorce etc...)

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As for work...work-like. Nothing stands out. It is early in the week so much chaos could develop.

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I have been eating in a few interesting restaurants as of late. Reviews to follow.

Now I shall think lofty thoughts of lunch and long baths.