On My List of Things to Do
I am crazily getting ready to leave for California he day after tomorrow. Frankly, I can't wait, but before then laundry and packing and negotiating the FOUR cat sitters that will be watching our cats (thanks guys!), last minute christmas shopping and the last of the orders for Great Gals before Christmas and the New Year. As of RIGHT THIS SECOND I am now accepting orders for mailing AFTER January 5. The shop is CLOSED until then (thanks everyone!). Today, FIVE WOMEN of GREATNESS were born, and before I rush off to Kinko's and the post office and the kitty store and everything else, I want to wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
I have known Kirstin Sego, since she was 8 years old, wearing braids and glasses and was named Kirstin Cruikshank. I went to her house and her mother served this CRAZY dessert called flan, which was CREAMY and sweet. From then on, I thought Kirstin and her parents were TOTALLY SOPHISTICATED. Actually, I still think this. She has a wonderful appetite for life, for tavel, for food. One of the greatest inspirations I had a couple of years ago, was seeing Kirstin as a new mom. You think you know somebody and then something happens which takes them to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. Sure, it didn't hurt that her son Griffin was adorable, funny as heck, and totally good natured--but to see your friend look at her son and just well, GLOW, it kind of melts your heart for them. You know something really essential and GOOD has happened. How can you not be moved by that? She also has one of the best laughs--full body, so you want to crack up with her as often as possible. And don't tell anyone, but she is secretly a WONDERFUL painter.
Felicia Sullivan, writer-extraordinaire, lover of pound cake, recent photo muse of Marion Ettlinger, and soon-to-be FAMOUS memoirist was born today. I had the pleasure of making my first ever fruit tart for her birthday party on Saturday. I was nervous as hell because Felicia is a horder of cook books and is a lover of baked goods and refined TREATS. Can I tell you how HAPPY I was when she SQUEALED at the sight of my tart.? One thing I love about Felicia is that when she likes something, not only do you know about it, but so do the neighbors THREE DOORS DOWN. She honestly celebrates people, and when I saw her tear up out of pride when her friend handed her the hardbound copy of that friend's new book, I almost teared up. Felicia is a tough, funny, smart, and BEAUTIFUL heart. I look forward to celebrating her further throgh the year, when her DEBUT book comes out.
A Birthday shout out to Doris-you hot mama! and to Victoria, science writer, wearer of purple, and beautiful adventurer! And Ramya Swaminathan! Professional! New mom! Maker of DELICIOUS INDIAN FOOD!
I celebrate you all!
I have known Kirstin Sego, since she was 8 years old, wearing braids and glasses and was named Kirstin Cruikshank. I went to her house and her mother served this CRAZY dessert called flan, which was CREAMY and sweet. From then on, I thought Kirstin and her parents were TOTALLY SOPHISTICATED. Actually, I still think this. She has a wonderful appetite for life, for tavel, for food. One of the greatest inspirations I had a couple of years ago, was seeing Kirstin as a new mom. You think you know somebody and then something happens which takes them to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. Sure, it didn't hurt that her son Griffin was adorable, funny as heck, and totally good natured--but to see your friend look at her son and just well, GLOW, it kind of melts your heart for them. You know something really essential and GOOD has happened. How can you not be moved by that? She also has one of the best laughs--full body, so you want to crack up with her as often as possible. And don't tell anyone, but she is secretly a WONDERFUL painter.
Felicia Sullivan, writer-extraordinaire, lover of pound cake, recent photo muse of Marion Ettlinger, and soon-to-be FAMOUS memoirist was born today. I had the pleasure of making my first ever fruit tart for her birthday party on Saturday. I was nervous as hell because Felicia is a horder of cook books and is a lover of baked goods and refined TREATS. Can I tell you how HAPPY I was when she SQUEALED at the sight of my tart.? One thing I love about Felicia is that when she likes something, not only do you know about it, but so do the neighbors THREE DOORS DOWN. She honestly celebrates people, and when I saw her tear up out of pride when her friend handed her the hardbound copy of that friend's new book, I almost teared up. Felicia is a tough, funny, smart, and BEAUTIFUL heart. I look forward to celebrating her further throgh the year, when her DEBUT book comes out.
A Birthday shout out to Doris-you hot mama! and to Victoria, science writer, wearer of purple, and beautiful adventurer! And Ramya Swaminathan! Professional! New mom! Maker of DELICIOUS INDIAN FOOD!
I celebrate you all!
posted by Summer Pierre at
12:27 PM
2 Comments:
Christ.
I was a fucking puddle, a GODDAMN MONSOON when I read this post.
You are the best, Summer, the best.
xoxoxo, f.
Summer, I just received my calendar today. Thank-you so much. It is just so amazing, inspiring and beautiful. I was so excited when I saw the envelope. Thank-you for for putting so much care on the outside on the envelope as well.
I wish you and your family a Happy holiday.
Best wishes,
Chalaundrai
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