Red Hot 50 Somethings

Last week was a red letter week for us 50 somethings with the picture of Helen Mirren in a bikini and then gorgeous Meryl Streep in Mama Mia. I read that Helen Mirren says she doesn't do anything to stay in shape and doesn't diet which if true is disgusting since I have to exercise regularly or would be as big as a house. I sure hope we see more of these two as well as some other great women who aren't in their 20's and don't wear a size 0.

Lemonade Stands

I was out walking in my neighborhood yesterday and came across some children and their lemonade stand. Unfortunately I didn't take money with me on my walk so had to keep walking but I thought about the lemonade stand all the way home and how blessed I am to have a neighborhood where children still have lemonade stands. As soon as I got home I got a pocketful of money and drove right back over to the stand. They were so excited because they said that in an hour no one had stopped their cars to buy their lemonade. And to make it even better these little girls were not selling the lemonade to make money for themselves but for a charity. So if you see a lemonade stand stop and make a child's day.

Quote for the day!

By our silence we let other define us.

Sex and my city

I was one of the many who saw the Sex and the City movie opening weekend. I loved it from beginning to end and can't wait for another one. I just heard it was 1998 when the show first debuted. I loved that this was a movie that had four gorgeous women who are not in their 20's. It made me really miss the show and new episodes. I just read in our local paper that Nicole Kidman also went to see Sex and the City in Nashville on Saturday but she was at a different theater. Speaking of Nicole I also saw her handsome husband a week ago in downtown Nashville. There was a lot of activity around the Hermitage Hotel where I spotted him so wondered if he was making a video. I love that they can live in this town and not have papparazzi constantly following them.

So You Think You Can Dance

I absolutely love this show but I can't believe the characters that actually turn up to audition. I thought Mia and Mary were going to bust a gut laughing so much during the first night of auditions. The guy, Sex, was back and in rare form. They do seem to have a lot of fun though. I loved the winner from last year, Sabra, but heard her interviewed this week on a local radio show and let's just say she did not come across as the sharpest tool in the toolbox. I am just hopihg it was really early where she was and she wasn't thinking clearly.
Speaking of reality tv, I was thrilled that David Cook won American Idol. He was my favorite from day 1 and can't wait to buy his music.

Chocolate!

I love English chick lit and The Chocolate Lovers Club is a very funny book. If you liked the Bridget Jones books, you will like this one. Just a word of warning though, if you like chocolate it will definitely give you a craving. I didn't realize until a few years ago, when a friend was trying to find a friend of hers who is from Ireland a particular kind of chocolate, that there is a whole world of chocolate that I have not discovered. I try to stick to dark chocolate since I can sort of justify it as healthy and good for me. In the book there is a description of a Green & Blacks chocolate that had me drooling.

lovely dresses

I love shopping at Anthropologie and wish I could afford all of their clothes but usually just head to the sale room. There is something very warm and soothing about the store and the clothes. I love the detail on the clothing, it all seems a little retro. They also have some great and unique house things as well. Even if I don't buy a thing the atmosphere puts me in a better mood.