I have one of those hacking coughs right now.
The kind where people stare at me on the street and are either…
A) Panicked because they think I am choking and are contemplating whether they have time to save me because they’re already late for a 2 pm blow-out appointment at their hair salon so they can look extra sassy for the holidays or…
B) They curse me because they think I am spreading some kind of nasty, dangerous virus or…
C) They judge me because I absolutely must have a 2 pack a day cigarette habit to sound this horrendous.
There’s a lot of phlegm involved with this cough. It’s super sexy. Just ask my husband. He mentioned that I coughed in his face last night. Look, if he can’t recognize a little foreplay, his loss.
So despite this cough and the crazy cold weather here in New York, I headed out this weekend to get a pedicure. And then I walked home in the freezing hail in my flip flops.
Yeah my toes were cold. But it’s so much better than ruining a perfectly good pedicure.
That color is black onyx.
The guy next to me at the nail place was getting the very same color. That’s how life usually rolls in the West Village.
Anyway, it’s been so darn cold the last couple days, that I’ve actually been going out like this…
How ridiculous and dorky do I look? As I get older, I’m getting closer and closer to that pilly ski hat a certain relative of mine always likes to wear when the temperature drops.
Mom, you know I would never out you or your fashion choices on this blog.
Anyway, my dumb winter hat kind of makes me long for the days of the summer visor.
When I looked just as dorky, but I was so much warmer.
But I am gratefully headed for warmer weather tomorrow. We are flying to Memphis for the holiday. You can bet my Jewish husband never thought he’d one day be celebrating Christmas in Tennessee. He’s just praying for some tasty southern BBQ.
I can’t wait to show everyone my black onyx toes.
And if I don’t see you at Graceland, Happy Christmas to all.
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These days contributing mama Karen Palmer Bland is trying to explain to her kids why Santa won’t be stopping at their Jewish home this holiday season. To read more of this hilarious post, click on contributing mamas.
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kelcey kintner
sorry your ill, super sassy toes though –
hey sarah palin called and would like her hat back!!
I get that same cough…had it so bad once I had to get my ribs xrayed (doc thought I broke one I was in so much pain from coughing) – my biggest ICK about that cough is that since children, well lets just say I often sit on the potty to cough.
HANG IN THERE and Happy Holidays.
I came home today in flip flops too – no hail though, just some crazy cold toes! I like the Black Onyx – maybe next pedicure. Enjoy the warmer weather!
That hat is super sexy. I’m surprised Rick ever lets you take it off. Enjoy your holidays!
Wow…I am impressed I can Now chose to bold or italicize my comment!!! So I think I will!!!!
But back to the point. Nice toes, the color makes you look like a vampire, but is awesome at the same time. AND…I wear that hat to bed these days. Okay, not that hat, but Not 1, BUT 3 knit beanies. Its THAT cold. Thank God or Jehovah in Rick’s case I am in bed alone! So NOT a turn on!!!
Christmas in Memphis – is that a song? Well, it should be. Chanukah in Memphis might be even better!
Have a great one, love to the family and happy New Year!!
safe travels my friend. i do the same thing with the pedi- a girl can’t have skeevy toes, especially in memphis.
i was looking for a hat like yours yesterday – instead i picked up a sweet skull cap with a flower (very flapper-ish) that i loved and my girl laughed at when i got home. clearly, i’m already in parent-dork stage, esp. because i thought it was cute.
happy holidays! xo
So, did your mother yell at you for going out with bare feet? That is a big no-no.
I hope that you’re feeling better. I always fall into judgmental camp#2–fear that the cougher is spreading the plague.
Merry Christmas to you and Happy Hanukkah to Rick. Have a great trip!
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah .. 🙂
And get that cough checked out… AND feel better.. 🙂
Is Dylan really so attached to that doll she sleeps with and carrys around with her all day? Do you think she’ll want a real baby when she figures out at 11 she can have one?
A good pedi is so worth it!! I’m kinda bummed I haven’t had time to go and get Christmas trees painted on my piggies this year 🙁
oooh i want a pedi now!!!!….all this damn holiday baking had gotten in the way. spreading cheer is just so fricken time consuming!
Oh I would totally take a day where a visor would win over monster fluffy hat :-}
I too am excited about the posting options now….do you like the way I underlined all my text…yeah I am pretty sure you are now going to remove this feature from the comment page
Have a safe trip and Merry Christmas!!!
xoxo
HEY! My underlining text didnt show up underlined….! I bet you are very grateful that feature doesn’t work :-}
That hat is something alright. lol What kind of dead animal is that on top?! hehe
You could be naked under that coat, for all I know.
And those toes are awesome. I need a pedicure…I want a royal blue or purple.
i have the same cough, it is a ton of fun. i wan to hear how you and rick meet ??
OMG – I remember those days when I lived there. I also recognized the park you’re in with your snazzy visor and adorable kid. God, I miss NY so much. That being said, I would be happy to stop by for some BBQ- my favorite.
Happy Holidays to Kelcey and her gorgeous clan!
Flip Flops in the winter?
You. Are. In.Sane.
Merry Christmas!
I would have done the same thing with the flip flops. I don’t worry about freezing for fashions’ sake.
Merry Christmas to you and your adorable family!
Hope that you feel better and that you have a fantastic time in Memphis! Merry Christmas & Happy Hannukah! xoxox
love the toes…but please try to wear socks this winter…Happy holidays and enjoy Tennessee sounds fun. xox
Merry Christmas
Happy Chanukah
Have a great trip!
I love this new feature!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah! I tried calling at least 3 of you on cells, if you check this tonight, I’m up.
Love to you all! Have Fun!
And now I am extra extra happy that we fled to the tropics for this winter. Although, I kind of like the hat.
Hope you’re feeling better. Love the sassy toes though! I just had to redo mine myself — it’s suddenly 80 degrees again here in Florida and I need to put my flip flips on too!
I don’t what I like better – the crazy feet nekkid in the snow, or that hat that kind of looks like a demented wig.
man, i hope that pedi was worth it, coz it looks COLD! hope memphis was warmer for ya. merry christmas!!!
It’s cold here…brrr! Enjoy Memphis:)
Ugh, my husband has that hacking cough right now. I made him sleep on the couch last night, I’m not kidding, poor guy. Hey, you know what they say… if mama aint happy…
lol – you are hysterical, and as you can see i’m catching up on your blog. Love that color and besides being extremely witty, you have fabulous toes!
Cool that the guy next to you was getting the same color. Black is like that – it looks sexy on girls and hot on guys too!