Haha! At least the cat's bowels will be well-lubricated! And unwrinkled.
Sue, this was delightful. On so many levels. I've noticed how much more philosophical my reading is becoming and wonder if it's an age thing. I wished I'd had a similar dedication to poetry and spiritual prose when I was in the midst of university English.
As to makeup - the few images I've seen of you show a beautifully tender skin so I think genes and gentle care have helped.
I've whittled down the makeup supplies. It all seems to slide to mid-slip or silly mid-on (cricketing positions apparently) anyway. But I do have blemished skin from years of rosacea and the Australian sun and it would take fine skill (and time) to mask it all. With skin care, I don't spend buckets. Sorbolene, Nivea and Oil of Olay, with a bit of Hirudoid cream to tone down the rosacea in my cheeks and nose. And of course there has to be a sun protection factor in the daytime cream.
Do you know what I hate though? The way cosmetics companies change things. I love a certain l'Oreal lipstick. Discontinued some years ago, I managed to source supplies through sale warehouses. It's now come down to Amazon.com but guess what? They won't send to Australia!!! Bah humbug!!!!
Thanks Prue and for the compliment as well. And "unwrinkled bowels" really made me laugh.
Not surprisingly (considering all we have in common!) I too have rosacea! Controlled, but omnipresent, grrr. And big yes to all that changing and discontinuing cosmetics - I have had that happen a few times. If it's any comfort, I've heard that those available on Amazon are sometimes fakes, sub-par or just plain old. I take comfort in this! P.S. Have you seen 'Colin from Accounts?' We just burned through the first season - it's hilarious, quite naughty and a Border Terrier is the star! He looks just like our Stanley xo
GAHHHH i am cracking up. 😂 YOUR CAT..! This is the most delightful story, Sue. Including the title, which made me dash to read it. I love how you segued from proving your intelligent and poetic literacy to explaining your penchant for Sephora. Also-- it's wonderful to read a New Year's piece that travels so delightfully and humorously from reading lists to lipsticks. Thanks for the chuckle, and the wonderful writing. (p.s. I'm reading Edna O'Brien's Little Red Chairs.) xox
Hi Sue Sutherland-Wood! What a fantastic read before walking my dog and retiring. Going to bed…I’ve been retired for a spell. A question rattling around in my brain is simply, “How much have I read of your posts before now?” I must admit I don’t know the answer. To be pondered further.
Perhaps a history of prior reads is superficial if not silly! Can’t a here and now read be superb with no prior history? I lean toward that latter position. With all of that behind me, I see I could have been forthright and just said, “Great writing, Sue!” Because that is the case. I rarely spit my drink across the room; even the table. And I didn’t tonight, being a bit stayed in my ways. (Don’t believe that for a minute!) Nor do I enjoy eating make up. A well thought out topic, polish of delivery, timing of what to say when. This post had it all. Brava! I’ll pay closer attention in the future for your posts. Your cat’s utter disdain for your cosmetics is lamentable. I have to think the natural floral whiffs may have been irresistible!
Another marvelous, resonating read. I haven't laughed that hard in ages. A poignant and diabolical cautionary tale. I also savoured your story, Be Kind - And Unwind - "Welcome to "No Judgement January," in the new edition of Lifestyle. I love your image of "an all-you-can-eat safflower buffet," and sensible Canadian mice. Here's to sudden bursts of New Year's zeal and finding warmth on these cold days. Happy New Year.
OMG. What an unexpected twist, you little minx. Le sigh. I've all but given up on eye creams. They make me break out--yeahhhh. As if I wanted them UNDER MY EYES or at the corners. I should give them a go, again, right? Let me know if you find one that doesn't cost the earth, dahling.... Although, maybe I'll stick to lipstick to draw the eyes down rather than at my wrinkles or age spots or any other perceived flaws.
Which reminds me, the best shade of lipstick I ever bought was chosen from the gay salesman behind the counter. And he was spot on. Dark purple? What? Oh, my, that does look good. xo
So I just bought A Classic Slum and The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse. We have similar reading interests. If I keep reading what else will I discover that we have in common? I'm not getting any flitting done right now!
We are always amazed when people don’t read the same books…but the great thing is that people are reading period. Any sentence that starts with an accusing “you haven’t read…” is a cue to start humming…loudly. I loved your line about looking like Nosferatu…my beauty secret, like his, is to avoid mirrors. Loved how your tale ended…a twist on the dog ate my homework to a look what the cat dragged in finish. Laughing still at the image of the cat’s leg over his head and thinking about whoever made those creams never suspecting where they could actually end up!! Another hit Sue.
This was so entertaining, Sue! Love your very colorful and clever turns-of-phrase… I truly believe “a surprised Nosferatu in drag,” and “a celebrity with that chicken-breast-under-Saran Wrap look” are worthy of Oscar W. himself!
I never saw the end coming either 😊 While unwrinkled innards are always desirable, I hope your car doesn’t end up with a tummy upset!
That was wonderful! First the great booklist and then the cat licking story. I would say the cat knows a good thing and you could get any one of the three. You might try tasting it.
Haha! At least the cat's bowels will be well-lubricated! And unwrinkled.
Sue, this was delightful. On so many levels. I've noticed how much more philosophical my reading is becoming and wonder if it's an age thing. I wished I'd had a similar dedication to poetry and spiritual prose when I was in the midst of university English.
As to makeup - the few images I've seen of you show a beautifully tender skin so I think genes and gentle care have helped.
I've whittled down the makeup supplies. It all seems to slide to mid-slip or silly mid-on (cricketing positions apparently) anyway. But I do have blemished skin from years of rosacea and the Australian sun and it would take fine skill (and time) to mask it all. With skin care, I don't spend buckets. Sorbolene, Nivea and Oil of Olay, with a bit of Hirudoid cream to tone down the rosacea in my cheeks and nose. And of course there has to be a sun protection factor in the daytime cream.
Do you know what I hate though? The way cosmetics companies change things. I love a certain l'Oreal lipstick. Discontinued some years ago, I managed to source supplies through sale warehouses. It's now come down to Amazon.com but guess what? They won't send to Australia!!! Bah humbug!!!!
Best wishes and talk soon.
Thanks Prue and for the compliment as well. And "unwrinkled bowels" really made me laugh.
Not surprisingly (considering all we have in common!) I too have rosacea! Controlled, but omnipresent, grrr. And big yes to all that changing and discontinuing cosmetics - I have had that happen a few times. If it's any comfort, I've heard that those available on Amazon are sometimes fakes, sub-par or just plain old. I take comfort in this! P.S. Have you seen 'Colin from Accounts?' We just burned through the first season - it's hilarious, quite naughty and a Border Terrier is the star! He looks just like our Stanley xo
Oooh, will seek it out.
Watched A Mountain Between Us last evening and felt the golden lab was the star of that. Dogs are the best!
GAHHHH i am cracking up. 😂 YOUR CAT..! This is the most delightful story, Sue. Including the title, which made me dash to read it. I love how you segued from proving your intelligent and poetic literacy to explaining your penchant for Sephora. Also-- it's wonderful to read a New Year's piece that travels so delightfully and humorously from reading lists to lipsticks. Thanks for the chuckle, and the wonderful writing. (p.s. I'm reading Edna O'Brien's Little Red Chairs.) xox
This cat is hysterically funny in every way and has the personality of Sir John Gielgud lol.
Thanks for this! So rewarding when people "get" it, isn't it!?
Edna O'Brien too? Oh snap! xo
Hi Sue Sutherland-Wood! What a fantastic read before walking my dog and retiring. Going to bed…I’ve been retired for a spell. A question rattling around in my brain is simply, “How much have I read of your posts before now?” I must admit I don’t know the answer. To be pondered further.
Perhaps a history of prior reads is superficial if not silly! Can’t a here and now read be superb with no prior history? I lean toward that latter position. With all of that behind me, I see I could have been forthright and just said, “Great writing, Sue!” Because that is the case. I rarely spit my drink across the room; even the table. And I didn’t tonight, being a bit stayed in my ways. (Don’t believe that for a minute!) Nor do I enjoy eating make up. A well thought out topic, polish of delivery, timing of what to say when. This post had it all. Brava! I’ll pay closer attention in the future for your posts. Your cat’s utter disdain for your cosmetics is lamentable. I have to think the natural floral whiffs may have been irresistible!
Thanks Gary!
Another marvelous, resonating read. I haven't laughed that hard in ages. A poignant and diabolical cautionary tale. I also savoured your story, Be Kind - And Unwind - "Welcome to "No Judgement January," in the new edition of Lifestyle. I love your image of "an all-you-can-eat safflower buffet," and sensible Canadian mice. Here's to sudden bursts of New Year's zeal and finding warmth on these cold days. Happy New Year.
I really appreciate such thoughtful comments.
Happy New Year, Bryan - and thank you so much.
I know this cat. He doesn't have a piece of regret in his body! (BTW, this tale is of the first order.)
OMG. What an unexpected twist, you little minx. Le sigh. I've all but given up on eye creams. They make me break out--yeahhhh. As if I wanted them UNDER MY EYES or at the corners. I should give them a go, again, right? Let me know if you find one that doesn't cost the earth, dahling.... Although, maybe I'll stick to lipstick to draw the eyes down rather than at my wrinkles or age spots or any other perceived flaws.
Which reminds me, the best shade of lipstick I ever bought was chosen from the gay salesman behind the counter. And he was spot on. Dark purple? What? Oh, my, that does look good. xo
Lol I too have received pristine advice from a man with iridescent eyelids. Thanks for this!
So I just bought A Classic Slum and The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse. We have similar reading interests. If I keep reading what else will I discover that we have in common? I'm not getting any flitting done right now!
Haha! Really hope you will also enjoy these obscure favs of mine!
Thought-provoking, hilarious, wonderful, fabulous post, Sue! I laughed out loud at the end there! A lovely read.
(And your title is sooooo perfect!)
Thanks Rebecca xo
We are always amazed when people don’t read the same books…but the great thing is that people are reading period. Any sentence that starts with an accusing “you haven’t read…” is a cue to start humming…loudly. I loved your line about looking like Nosferatu…my beauty secret, like his, is to avoid mirrors. Loved how your tale ended…a twist on the dog ate my homework to a look what the cat dragged in finish. Laughing still at the image of the cat’s leg over his head and thinking about whoever made those creams never suspecting where they could actually end up!! Another hit Sue.
Thanks Annie! I briefly considered the cat's bottom also benefitting from the cream but thought it best to keep it PG-13. Lol!
This was so entertaining, Sue! Love your very colorful and clever turns-of-phrase… I truly believe “a surprised Nosferatu in drag,” and “a celebrity with that chicken-breast-under-Saran Wrap look” are worthy of Oscar W. himself!
I never saw the end coming either 😊 While unwrinkled innards are always desirable, I hope your car doesn’t end up with a tummy upset!
*Whoops, typo: not car, cat!
Thanks for this, Susan and such high praise indeed! And not to worry, cat suffered no ill effects..(But looking much more kittenish these days ha!)
That was wonderful! First the great booklist and then the cat licking story. I would say the cat knows a good thing and you could get any one of the three. You might try tasting it.
Thanks Catherine - great suggestions lol!
Sue, that lovely fair English complexion shines
Thank you! You are v kind :)