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Once upon a time I promised to discuss my experience with Japanese mascaras. I am finally doing it. This post will most likely only interest those of you with short, straight, sparse eyelashes, or perhaps it will not interest anyone. … Continue reading →

Photo stolen from Gorge Marathon site I don’t talk about running a whole lot, but it’s one of the things I like to do. I’ve been running for more than 20 years now, so let’s just say I have passed … Continue reading →

It was quite a weekend. I headed down to the beach with my craft group (only three of us were able to go, though, so it was Crafty Lite) while Peter stayed home and waged battle against a rat that … Continue reading →

I am a fan of socks. In fact, even in the heat of summer I generally wear socks. I have been trying to collect more short, ped-style socks so that I don’t look quite as ridiculous wearing socks with shoes … Continue reading →

In keeping with the whole Japanese skincare revolution thing, I am now all about the BB Cream. It was actually Freecia who told me about it and sent me reeling into a new obsession. BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream) is … Continue reading →

Hi! THANKS, everyone, for playing along. I used the Random Number Generator to select our winner. Blogless Janis is the winner, and I have sent her an e-mail letting her know! I would have picked the winner earlier, but I … Continue reading →

My first attempt with the lotion mask, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Somewhere in Japan, Chizu Saeki is laughing really hard. Anyway, in Saeki’s The Japanese Skincare Revolution, she says the lotion mask is one of the best things for … Continue reading →

I used to have decent skin when I was younger, but I never took care of it, and I always took it for granted. Now I am middle aged and have brown splotches all over my puss. I am not … Continue reading →

Hey everyone! We have a winner! The winner is Shelley, and she will receive the Ecojot 100% Recycled, Post Consumer Waste Insanely Adorable Notebook Set from the kind and generous folks at delight.com! Thanks to everyone for playing, and I … Continue reading →

I am a total sucker for contests. I always enter contests and sweepstakes and raffles and what have you. Some of my friends may laugh, but hello, you must play to win, and in the past I have won some … Continue reading →