Need my fixin' of Amy Dixon

This morning, I woke up,  put on a t shirt and cargo pants and hit the dog park.  My T-shirt was a HIT!

On my recent trip to Denver, my sister Mollie introduced me to an amazing woman and artist called Amy Dixon. In addition to being uber talented, she was magical, fun, vibrant and electric.  I have woman love for her.  She had amazing art everywhere (obviously) but on my way out, she handed me these two t-shirts.

Wearable art! I also love that they are signed.
When I wear them, I think some of her fabulous-ness pours out of me.

Thank you Amy.  Thank you Mollie.

Love,
Katie

p.s. did I mention she can cook?

Nonie Darwish

When my husband started calling me Nonie Darwish during our Naples vacation/family reunion I just shrugged my shoulders and lifted my eyeballs to the sky.  Nicknames are not new in this family.  Okay, I'm Nonie Darwish.  Enjoy that.  But then I saw this pic of me in his grandmothers costume glasses and I realized that this time the nickname suits.  I'm okay with it.  I don't know if this post is about husbands that give you nicknames or older ladies who wear large specs.  Or cute dresses, wedges and a clutch.

Love,
Kristen

Ask superdum: couples therapy

Dear Superdum,


What are your thoughts on couples therapy?


Love,
S

Dear S,

There is therapy and then there is couples therapy.  I did couples once with an old boyfriend and we just ended up arguing about who the therapist liked more (me).  It ended badly.  Now, I have a lot of friends who see therapists and they are all proponents.  But I think when you bring in a couple dynamic things can just get worse.  You are weekly talking about everything you hate about the other person and maybe if you didn't go you might forget and all of a sudden you like them again.  So, I'm now thinking wait it out in regards to couples therapy.  Things can turn around when you're not looking but you have to be not looking.  That said, I would love to hear a couples therapy success story.  Anyone? (crickets)

Love,
Kristen

__________________________

Dear S,

I'm with Dummy on this one.  Look the other way, or jump ship.  Spending your remaining time together moaning to some smug ass stranger about your woes sounds terrible.  Less talking, more shagging...that always solves everything.

Love,
Katie
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Dear S,

Forgo the couples therapy!  It is a bit of an oxymoron... only couples who are happy really benefit from this nonsense, and if you're happy why bother?  I say talk to your besties!  They provide unlimited support, don't require an appointment, offer sound advice, never judge and listen for free (yes, I'm talking to you Dums).

Love,
Noods

Eff Your Friends Friday

My lady crushes run deep for these two outstanding women:

Molly McNearney

Emily Blunt

So it is mortifying to discover that a) they think my name is as absurd as I do and b) I ruined their Hawaii vacation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVOTwNzJi4   (just watch the first 90 seconds)


Love,
Super Friend (aka Tiffany)

There is a God

His name is Dr. Jason Burke.   He is seriously a genius.  How has this not happened before? And when are we getting one in Los Angeles?

Never again do I have to feel like this:

Rest assured, when the Dummies are once again in Vegas, Hangover Heaven will be visiting our room.

Love,
Katie

"Wild in the Streets" ....indeed

Last night, I went to the screening of a film. (Wild in the Streets) I had no idea what to expect.... and found myself laughing, crying and cheering.

It is so nice to be swept up into something and to be surprised.
This small Indie project is spreading by word of mouth.  If you can get to Newport or Maryland to see it in a festival...DO!  They are also likable on facebook.

Love,
Katie

WTF Wednesdays: Dummy, I love your butt

What did I say about your butt to warrant this?

Love,
Katie