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Archive for October, 2010

Mad Men

Last night’s season finale was soooo good. I cannot stop thinking about it. And the possibilities for next season!!

- The scene where Peggy and Joan bro-down was utterly classic.

- Will Don tell Meagan about his past???

- How good is Fay Miller with the one-liners? And not to mention the predictions about human behavior!

- Why is Betty SO horrible? That cringe-worthy scene with Carla was just terrible.

- JOAN. JOAN IS HAVING THE BABY!

I can’t think of a better show on television and for me, this series is right up there with The Wire for best series of all time. I am eagerly awaiting season 5.

Old Dogs

I loved the above picture and series of photos that it is a part of too much not to share. Elvis was not  puppy when we got him and over the past year that he has been a part of our lives, his ears have turned a little whiter and his naps have grown a little longer. I know he is an old dog and there is something so sweet and beautiful about him and all animals as they get older.

 

Fall

It is finally my favorite season of the year. The weather is cooler, the leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter and that magical golden light is gracing the beginning and end of each day. Here are our staples of autumn at casa Landrum-Long:

We have been using the above French press lately for our habitual morning brew because it keeps everything so piping hot for quite a while. As you all know, I am an avid fan of coffee and I am a bit of a snob. It is true that the French press method really makes the most flavorful cup so we have made the switch and stored the drip coffee maker.

I am currently making my way through this might tome and really enjoying it. Spending an afternoon with a good book is an essential fall activity and this one does not disappoint. Franzen hit me over the head with his Midwest-gothic aesthetic in The Corrections but Freedom is an excellent marriage of character development and discussion about the pitfalls of American “liberalism.”

The Barbour Bedale. The best jacket ever-made and Corey and I are sure to have this one for years and years to come. I am aware that my personal style has become increasingly “Town & Country.” I blame it on Scotland…

Pendleton Wool Blankets. I would bathe my house in these and plan on showering these on my sister when they build their abode in Maine.

To me, Fall is Elvis’ season. We got him almost a year ago and I think of him as the perfect animal for autumn. He clearly loves it as much as we do because his walks have gotten longer, there is a pep in his step and he was made to snuggle. Nothing makes me happier than this sweet dog.

Agro.

This article appears today in the NY Times. I know this is not a popular sentiment, but where…are…the…helmets?!! I am so sick of seeing gorgeous people riding bikes with utter abandon. I have a soap box to stand on and I might stack a couple on top of one another today. Please, ladies who ride beautiful bikes with beautiful long locks in beautiful clothes and utterly gorgeous footwear, put on a helmet! It is as smart as the well-tailored pants you are wearing.

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