Hester

Frozen Mango Tequila Sunrise:

(Dear Goddess, I love my blender! And my new 2009 Tropical Paradise calendar.)

storm

Heating up left-over Chinese food. And it smells like it's almost ready.

Dark Belgian Chocolate bar with "Maca" (Peruvian ginseng)

[Got it in my Xmas stocking. Not really sure what the point is.]

Silk pillowcase on eBay -- which I bought to cure my bed-head -- and brilliant sunshine outside my window.

Catherine via Facebook

Ivy -- to whom I need to mail a letter

waves, curves

I believe mine's from the cover of a novel. Didn't notice the artist's name at the time I snagged it (drat), and I never have been able to Google the original again.

Anyway, I really love the expression on this pirate woman's face. Goes well with the expression on the theatrical flapper-pirate in my sig pic. Both cynical, rather than sweet -- 'coz I ain't no feckin' Earth Mother!

Thanks for the good advice, Merrydeath.

I actually decided to skip dancing tonight, though. No freezing rain yet, but it's hard to tell what conditions would be like on the way home three hours from now, when I'd be catching a ride with a car-pool [since I don't drive].

B'sides, I'm feeling kinda headachey from the low pressure system that's moving through.

Glad to hear you're safe and sound, Merrydeath!

But your story makes me even more hesitant to venture out tonight into the predicted freezing rain. [Although I hate to let my dance group down!]

Fish Tacos (thanks to Jacky Tar for the inspiration!)

Freezing rain predicted this evening.

Hmmph! Wonder if I should stay home?

Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros

The Message

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3kRuJhIVIo

^ Wardrobe reno: add more 'punk'! Hello spraypaint, scissors, and DIY attitude.

< Really not very productive today.

V Pass the Q: Planning any renovation for the Spring? Home, personal or wardrobe?

[Pretty sunset, Jenny!]

Canned chili, veggies & dip

Earthship videos

http://www.earthship.net/modules.php?name=...wpage&pid=2

My mom (who laughed so hard, she had tears running down her face)

S&C -- who aren't crazy, just really self-confident

Pete & the Pirates

http://www.myspace.com/peteandthepirates

The Raveonettes:

MGMT interview on Q on Radio One

New Year's Brunch:

Smoked Salmon Kedgeree with Mango Chutney

White Stilton studded with candied Mango & Ginger

Fresh Strawberries & Cherries

Mimosas (Can't waste that open bottle of bubbly from midnight!)

Love & Understanding

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=fP9a1CKe8g4

Great fashion plates!

Love the red & gold hunting outfit.

hasp

...less

scales

2008 was a rough year for me..Not going into all the details but Im hoping that 2009 will bless me. How could it not with Friends as wonderful as all of you. Thanks for being there for me, making me laugh and letting me lean even unknowingly on some of you. I wish only the best for each and everyone of you. God Bless and Happy New Year's!!

Best wishes for a happy & healthy New Year, Syren!

Waving 'good-bye' to 2008! Like Christine & Jill, I had some health issues that plagued me through the year, but whenever I felt strong enough, I was out on the dancefloor swinging with the folkies and having a blast.

[Love your pic of Pyrate Baby New Year 2009, MadL!]

Some of my resolutions for 2009 are:

- Indulge my inner punk -- publicly.

- Cull the crap!

- Spraypaint things.

- Buy a sailboat and learn to sail.

- Stop worrying.

- Go to the Caribbean.

Wishing all of you a fabulous new year!

Cheers, Hester