And your kiss
-- Prince

So this morning I was sitting at a red light and proceeded in typical fashion to put on my lipstick. Now this new shade I have is too stout, and always requires blotting. Unfortunately for me, I didn't have any Kleenex or anything in the car. So, obviously I had to do something, I can't roll up into work looking like a $2 --- never mind. Anyway, so I decided to use my wrist to get rid of the excess.

Now some of you girls probably do know this trick -- I think my mom taught me. Just a quick smack to the wrist and then you can rub the lipstick off with the other hand. So I commenced with this medieval form of blotting and turned to my right. Try to picture this -- me, hand bent back, palm up, my lips at the base of my hand. And then picture the guy in the car next to me that proceeded to wave because from his angle, I just blew him a kiss...

Yes, yes, y'all. This is my life. This is exactly the kind of thing that happens to me! Needless to say, the random guy and I both were mortified. I nodded and smiled in return to his wave and the light changed (thank God) and we both sped away. Bless his heart --what a way to start your day!!!!

Anyway, much love and air kisses to all of you! Hope you are doing great!

Ames

But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown
-- Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

Wednesday afternoon marked the completion of a major, major, major project for me. I presented it to the powers that be and then with a major sigh of relief retreated back to my office. A few hours later, in a discussion with my very good friend, Andrea, I burst into tears. Tears of relief, frustration and plain tiredness, I guess. Anyway, hallelujah, that part is over at last.

As it turns out, I've been a huge Motown kick recently. I continued adding to my collection last weekend by purchasing Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. As I left work on Wedensday (the CD was already in the jeep) "The Tears of a Clown" pumped through the speakers. And I laughed a little. They are right -- there isn't too much sadder than the tears of a clown.

Anyway, hope all of you are well. Much love and happiness!

Ames

You got to breathe and have some fun
-- Lenny Kravitz

Good news, kids! My massive project is almost complete! I will present it to all the powers that be on Wednesday! There will still be some tweaking, and nothing web-wise is ever really finished, but a huge weight will be lifted! Anyway, at which point, dabbs will be back in full force and posting will commence as usual! Until then, much love and peace, yo!

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