The weekend

I keep thinking about the people that lost everything to superstorm Sandy and it breaks my heart.  I did the Race to End Women's Cancer in Washington, D.C. yesterday and I kept thinking how my toe may hurt, but I still have my home and closet full of clothes.  My sister is a cancer survivor and she did us proud.  

 Please donate if you can.  I prefer to donate to the Red Cross since .91 cents for each dollar donated is used to help the victims.   

The hubs and I went out to dinner Friday night to celebrate our anniversary.   He was so sweet and gave me a beautiful ring and asked me to marry him all over again.  I loved it but was sad to have to send it back.  My sweetie ordered my shoe size and not my ring size.  I told him he should return it and we can donate the money to Sandy relief.  He said no. 

I have sent some money to the Red Cross, but I feel the need to do more.  I am so very blessed and I need to pass on those blessings.   I have a dear friend that is in fashion in NYC, I'm sure she can hook me up with another way to give.   

photos via facebook and bluenile

Charles meet Kate

Today I wore my Ann Taylor belted crossover shirtdress  (hazel cream)  and paired it with neutral heels (Charles by Charles David) and my new Kate Spade bag that the hubs recently bought me.   Yes the shoes are high, but I admit I like how tall they make me feel.   I'm 5'5'' and can get away with wearing a few petite items.  I prefer mixing neutrals together and not being so matchy-matchy.   The hubs even took me to lunch.  Topped it off with donating blood to the Red Cross.  Now to think about dinner.

p.s.  I made a little KSNY purchase myself today.  Who could blame me with the sample sale?

Japan

Like many people I know,  I am still in shock over Friday's devastation in Japan.  I can not bring myself to write about food when I know millions of people have not eaten in over three days, or about a cute outfit I bought when some only have the clothes on their backs.   I am thankful that the U.S. has sent aid.  I am hopeful to see a few more rescue stories among all the recovery ones.   I am grateful that the people I know that live there are all safe.  I am praying for the people in Japan and those assisting them.

Bradford Pear starting to bloom

 Seeing the new growth of spring brings me solace that Japan will overcome this tragedy.   Please keep the Japanese in your thoughts.  Here is a link to donate to the  Red Cross.