While the world watched itself burn, this site put forth its best efforts at being an escape, and for its fifteenth anniversary I am compiling two end-of-the-year posts, because looking back is never all that it’s cracked up to be. (And why would we want to crack something anyway?) Here we go!
January 2018:
It began with a fuchsia top hat, as any good year does.
Back to basics with David Beckham in his underwear.
So much of my life has been subconsciously inspired by this movie.
The best sandwich of the year.
A cologne to combat the winter. And a meal to warm it up.
Michael Phelps in his underwear, and Ricky Martin out of his.
Pati Jinich has changed my life for the better.
This is how I smell Fucking Fabulous.
Grand Budapest magic.
A favorite friend, a favorite city.
Bringing back the cocktail hour with Lawrence Welk.
How I make social media bearable.
February 2018:
Winter water and its accompanying robe.
Justin Timberlake loses his trousers.
The Blushing Betty.
More nostalgia… and still more nostalgia (thank you ‘Dawson’s Creek’).
A winter dinner party as hosted by my brother; it turned out quite well.
Taking stock in the snow.
March 2018:
We celebrated the 15th anniversary of this website.
Madonna celebrated the 20th anniversary of ‘Ray of Light’.
Darren Criss flashed his naked ass.
This movie wrecked me in the best possible way.
The day Skip turned 40.
For the love of ‘Love, Simon’.
Things stayed snowy in March.
My first By Kilian foray brought me Straight to Heaven.
April 2018:
Full-frontal foolishness.
Date night in Saratoga with my husband.
Shortly after this scathing story, the place closed.
A classic cocktail: the Aviation.
It’s all about the fizz.
I’m so super fun when I have the flu.
Boston get-together with Suzie, Emi, and Mom.
Parading through Easter Sunday.
An ‘American Life‘ anniversary.
My silly way of getting through life.
My take on ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2‘.
Another hint of Madonna, because certain Madonna Timeline entries deserve a big build-up.
Ladies and gentleman: strike a pose. (Vogue!)
Magic in NYC with Andy, a perfect spring day, and cocktails with family.
May 2018:
On certain days and at certain times, Albany is deeply beautiful.
The night I robbed a Wal-Mart.
Double birthday: Parts One, Two and Three.
A multi-post celebration of our wedding anniversary.
On Broadway with Mom, Parts One, Two, Three and Four.
Underneath the cherry snow.
A goal realized, but not to last…
Zac Efron filling out his Speedo.
{The second, and last, part of this Year in Review arrives later today… come on back.}
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