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January 27, 2011

The Art of Buying Art

I discovered that Hang Art allows customers to rent artwork. What a great concept. And if you decide after the rental period is over that you cannot part with it, then they’ll apply 50% of the rent you paid toward…

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January 26, 2011

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Marky, Dean, and I went to Flour + Water last night. We got pizza, pasta, and greens. Here’s how the conversation went. Me: The food here is totally mediocre. I don’t understand what all the hoopla is about this place….

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January 25, 2011

I Remember You From Ten Years Ago

My ex saw me. I knew he saw me. I ducked. He continued walking. Better to ignore than acknowledge. We were together ten years ago. He looks exactly the same. Same haircut, same muscular frame. It’d be better if he…

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January 24, 2011

Happy Home

I’m happy to report a financial milestone. We have saved enough for a down payment on another home! Whoop-whoop. The Lean Cuisines, Folgers coffee, dumbed-down wedding, and dented car are all worth it. There are no plans to sell my…

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January 23, 2011

Boyfriends Crossing

Dean took me out last night to perk me up. Get out of the house for a change of scenery, he said. We decided on the new restaurant hot spot Cotogna. OpenTable didn’t have a reservation until 10:30pm, but we…

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January 22, 2011

I Like Sad Movies

I’ve been depressed the past couple weeks. Mostly because of my job.  I don’t feel appreciated. I don’t see any career progression. It’s sad that your self-esteem can be so closely tied to your career. I should just get over…

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January 21, 2011

Golden Globes Red Carpet Critique

I picked some stand-out (both good and bad) examples from the 2011 Golden Globes and gave a short quip. Nicole Kidman looks like a ghost. She’s pale enough as it is already, why’d she go and wear a spooky white…

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January 21, 2011

Michelle Williams looks horrid. Like she found her dress on the sale rack of Montgomery Wards. Awful!

https://catherinegacad.com/2011/01/21/4231/

January 21, 2011

Natalie Portman always looks perfect!!! Her stylist needs a big bonus.

https://catherinegacad.com/2011/01/21/4227/

January 21, 2011

Did Anne Hathaway copy Angelina Jolie (see below)? Because it’s not a good look for her. Anne dresses like she’s 50 years old.

https://catherinegacad.com/2011/01/21/4223/

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