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The Meaning of “MEH”

Posted in Amuse-bouche du jour, BY THE WAY, Smooth or Crunchy, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2013| 7 Comments »

Photo by Jason Leonti

Photo by Jason Leonti

Sometimes I am so out of the loop on any new “thing” whether it be the latest fad fashion, TV show, gossip about some celebrity under the age of 30 (can they really be celebrities?) , who is hanging in there on AGT, The X Factor, who’s still in the Big Brother House and who is sent to Redemption Island?  I mean wow there is SO MUCH non-informative information out there and really who cares?  

Well that previous question can pretty much sum up the meaning of MEH!  Currently,  this is a popular term used to describe something  or someone or someplace that you don’t really give a damn about.  The official meaning as given in an online dictionary (really whoever uses the big book anymore), is as follows:  

exclamation:
expressing a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
“Meh. I’m not impressed so far”
adjective:
uninspiring; unexceptional.
“a lot of his movies are … meh”

This morning I logged onto Facebook and saw that one of my friends, Grace Gotham, has posted her own personal “Meh” list and I thought what a great idea for a blog post.  Of course I was ashamed to read in her post that the NYT Times magazine has one each week.  As my husband will tell you, I don’t read the Times anymore because I’m too busy playing on my computer!  

Anyway, I thought I would post a blog about my own personal MEH list and ask you dear readers to send in some of your own. Let’s do it.

1.  The World Series (if the Yankees are not playing who cares)

2.  e-cigarettes

3. The Meatball Shop

4. hashtags

5. Donald Trump

6. Justin Beiber

7. Mylie Cyrus (omg, don’t go there)

8. cro-nuts

9. Starbucks Chocolate Chai Latte

10. Naomi Campbell

YOUR TURN !!

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“In My Easter Bonnet”

Posted in BY THE WAY, New York Speaks, Only in New York, tagged , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2011| 8 Comments »

Yesterday in spite of dire predictions of showers, Fifth Avenue was crowded with New Yorkers and tourists.  The annual Easter Parade has been a New York tradition since the 1870’s.  Over the years, it has attracted the colorful, the crazy, the fashionable and the NOT so fashion-minded.

Peter and I and our friends, Helen and Catherine joined us in strolling down the Avenue.  Helen was wearing a very saucy hat from the 1940’s or 30’s (I should have asked her for clarification).  Anyway, she looked lovely and maybe she’ll be in the Times next week.  She had one of her employees join her who was decked out in an unbelievable knock your socks off vintage outfit.  Jessica was a vision of the past in a deep wine red dress, sable fur draped over her arm, wearing net gloves and classic heels from that era.  Topped off with a perky fur hat tilted to the side , she turned everyone’s head – check out the Times, I bet she’s there.

I’ve never gone for the vintage  look when it comes to the Parade but that’s mainly because I maintain I can’t find vintage clothing in my size.  Well even so, I like to wear wide brimmed hats and I like to decorate them with lots of flowers and ribbons.  I have made a few and recycled them and sometimes reconstructed them so when Catherine decided to join us, I offered her a hat.  She picked a favorite of mine, pink with a very wide brim.  She wore a beautiful sun dress and the hat complemented it perfectly.  Peter was dapper  as usual in a soft gray double-breasted suit, vintage tie and a straw “boater”.

We had a great time, strolling along the Avenue and having our photo taken many times.  And as the day wound down, we decided to top off the afternoon enjoying a cocktail.  Now where to go?  Elegant was the byword of the day so we headed to the King Cole bar in the St. Regis Hotel.  It was definitely the right choice.  Turns out many of the people whose outfits we admired apparently had the same idea.  The King Cole bar was only the more elegant with everyone’s Easter finery. 

I managed to forget my camera at home (that was a first).  So I’m dependent on others to send me photos from the Parade. So far I only got one I can use but am hoping for more.  I’d like to show Finley Ray in her bright orange and hot pink sun dress and wearing the wreath of flowers Gigi made for her.

Fifth Avenue, Peter Press, Catherine Reinhard

Lori, Peter and Catherine


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