You all know I have a passion for vintage things, but also love anyone who has a different or edgy style. Kat Von D has just that. Although she has more tattoos (many more) than I would ever want, I find her style to be rocker, edgy, and it really works for her. I watch L.A. Ink all the time, and even visited the shop with my friend Judy. Corey Miller did 2 of my 4 tattoos (he works at the shop and is on the show). I love tattoos, and would probably have many more, if I wasn't a teacher, ... Continue Reading
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Celeste Holm
I was lucky enough to catch "The Tender Trap" this morning, and as usual was in awe of Celeste Holm. She is so beautiful, poised, and classic. Here is some information about Celeste, in case you don't know much about her.--She turned down the 1977 Broadway revival of "Oklahoma!" when she realized she was wanted for Aunt Eller not Ado Annie.--She couldn't stand Bette Davis and was quoted as saying, "Bette Davis was so rude, so constantly rude. . . . Why I walked onto the set about the first or ... Continue Reading
The Green Mile
As you know, I love vintage things. I just finally saw the movie, "The Green Mile," with Tom Hanks and wanted to write about it, since it takes place during the Great Depression. What an amazing movie! If you haven't seen it, here is some trivia for you about the film.--The name for the character John Coffey was lifted from a college professor, Rev. John Coffee. Stephen King had met him once and really liked his name and used it in "The Green Mile". Reverend Coffee taught history classes at ... Continue Reading