Dogless in NYC

I am in the market for a used dog. This turns out to be much trickier than one would expect. In order to qualify for a dog, I must answer a barrage of questions, including what I will feed the dog, where the dog will sleep, what type of obedience class I will sign up for, and what vet will vouch for me (but I don't have a dog, so I don't have a vet, so I can't get a dog, because I don't have a vet).

So I decided I neeeeded this dognamed Hippy I discovered online . So very cute and perfect in every way, including her name. But in the time it took me to answer the above questions and get a vet to vouch for me, dogless as I am, my beloved Hippy was adopted out from under me by a family that is no doubt more sure about exactly what food it will serve (organic free range something, cooked exclusively for the pet nightly, while the kids eat Lunchables).

So instead, I will settle for this $10 hippy bracelet. The cleanup will be easier and the application process so much simpler.

HR Cuffin Stuff

I have just learned that Amanda is accessory-challenged as well. Learning of her affliction this brings up the age-old question of nature vs. nurture, since we are blood relations. Is this illness genetic? And if so, does it mean I must start a foundation to alleviate the suffering? Can I plan a "{Verb} for the Cure" event? Verbs that come to mind are 'eat,' 'watch "How I Met Your Mother,"' and, again, 'eat.' Alas, I cannot fashion any sort variation on the doubled-over ribbon that we can pin on our lapels, as that goes right to the heart of the affliction's symptoms. It does make the illness all the more poignant, does it not?

But, I think I've done pretty well here. This $15 bracelet is perfect for summer. With some peasant-y, flowy top, or a flowy dress. It has a nice chunky, bohemian feel, but I think you could even wear it to work. And with a big bracelet, which I think we call a 'piece', you can take it easy on the rest of your accessories. I think - but that could be the illness talking.