This & That

Here is a collection of things that have been floating around me lately ~ thought you may want to think about them too! Happy reading...


Stella McCartney just launched her own children's line of clothing after being a "guest" designer for The Gap. Everything I looked at was super cute ~ especially a pair of shorts to be worn over tights or leggings. (for Grace) Loved the boots in her print ads. I wonder if I can squeeze into a girl's size 12? Wishful, but doubtful. You can check it out www.stellamccartneykids.com


Next stop, Stella's GOOP friend (and your fav!) Gwyneth Paltrow. A little birdie, or my sister, reminded me Gwyneth sang last night on the CMA awards!! (my DVD is set) I learned she will sing the theme song from her latest movie, "Country Strong." Did you know she learned to play the guitar for her role and rocker hubby, Chris Martin, wrote songs for the movie? Mark your calendar, "Country Strong" is slated for release January 7th. Maybe we could go together!


A movie of a much different type ~ the acclaimed documentary "Sins of My Father" premiered on HBO in October. I finally got around to watching it and, to be honest, I can't stop thinking about it. It was that good. The film explores Pablo Escobar, who was, at one time, the most successful cocaine peddler on earth. His son, Sebastian Marroquin, painfully tells the riveting story of his father and family after many years of silence. Even the subtitles can't detract from the film's powerful content. Tuck the kids in bed, pop some popcorn, and watch it. I know I will be watching it again.


After a busy day filled with all of the above, I always end my day with my nose in a book. Recently, I finished Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese and loved every page of it. The author is not only a gifted writer, but a professor of medicine at Stanford University!!! Cutting for Stone was his first attempt at fiction ~ he obviously succeeded, as it lingered with me long after I sadly finished the last page. Imagine my surprise when the owner of the bookstore in town told me about The Tennis Partner. It is Verghese's memoir about his relationship with a mecial student - tennis, medicine, and life intertwined. I'll give you my copy to borrow when I'm done. Honestly, like the last book, I never want it to end.


Tricia


{photo of William included just to make you smile. Kids love shopping!!}