POLITICS-TIME TO HIDE

This is the pace in which I will be going to our isolated land in the north to hide during the revolution. (Lope: a pace between a trot and gallop)

"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money. " — Margaret Thatcher

SAVE THE PRIVATE SECTOR

When did those in the private sector become the enemy--those who give us jobs, pay huge corporate income taxes, feed our families, etc? Anyone or a family making over $200,000 will soon to be in trouble, so watch out. Just remember, as evil as the AIG executives are made to be by the press, remember, your elected officials gave them this money, unconditionally and did not properly oversee it. Who is really evil here? Why was AIG given our money in the first place? These AIG employees, like you and me, who happen to work for the wrong company, are receiving death threats and made out to be criminals. Why is our President doing this to his citizens?

REVOLUTION BREWING?

The outrage in the masses looks like the French Revolution--are these executives soon to be walked to the guillotine? --or in modern times, fed to the press? When will this outrage be directed toward the government? Why isn't anyone standing in front of Senator Dodd's house with torches? You wonder why? Your government redirected your anger to the AIG executives and even my beloved Fox News is following the party line. Where are the business people--get some business degrees and run a few companies FOX NEWS!

A least the Guillotine can be Preppy!

NO REWARD TO WORK HARD OR FOR YOUR TALENTS

Next, if you are receiving a bail out, there will no more bonuses--so if you save your company $10,000,000, you will get chocolates , flowers or a nice pat on the back. The talented people will go the industries in which the government isn't involved. So, say good bye to banks, auto companies, etc. Just look at the Post Office, Sec. State Offices, etc. The government cannot do anything right.

YOU WILL BE NEXT!

Just remember, next it will be Drs., Lawyers, or anyone who makes money from the government (Medicare/Medicaid) will not make over $200,000.

P.S. Just remember, several public University Presidents make over $1,000,000 and tuition goes up 10% a year--now that is criminal!

ME JUST RANTING.. A LITTLE MORE

When corporate executives, who did nothing illegal, have to be protected by police because of the President of the United States is attempting to be the Czar of Outrage(in addition to the Czar of Health Care, Czar of Energy, etc), we have a problem. The words ...HOPE, COPE, DOPE, POPE, NOPE are not longer effective. Just a big....HELP!

THIS IS CLASS WARFARE--- HAVE A PLACE TO HIDE

CALLING ALL BLOGGING EXPERTS

Well, my wonderful friend Athena is starting a blog and is trying to come up with a name. I told her that I would ask my talented, creative and thoughtful internet friends for advice. So many of you have such creative names --PPPG is fairly unimaginative, but I think fun to say.

She was thinking of using actual her name in some way--but if you think that is not a good idea, please let me know. Here is a little about her:

Second generation Greek American so contemporary and being Greek is only a small part of her life.

MBA from University of Michigan

Small Business Owner (Greek Candles, Baptism Merchandise, Wedding, etc)

Great Mom

She is smart, wise, strategic, etc.

Athena is the Greek Goddess of War or Wisdom (Think I need to read the Illad again).

She was thinking ContemAthena or Contemporary Athena--I told her Contemp sounded like contempt of court.

I would love your thoughts and creativity!

Martha Stewart's Silhouette Eggs

I am in a little bit of a Silhouette loving mode this year--my Christmas card was a silhouette. Look at these great eggs that are featured in Martha's Magazine. Love them.

CHINOISERIES

I am a fan of Chinoiseries and in particular, Harrison Howard's interpretation. I featured some of his other work last summer, but rumor has it, he is going to be added some new prints to his website (he actually emailed me this news). Stay tuned! Harrison Howard Also, I am dying for this book. It is on my list.

Jackie-O Pearls for your Puppy

Jackie-O Pearls for your Dog

$90 at Big Paw Designs

Wouldn't Jackie be proud!

Summer Lovin' Having a Blast! Meri Meri

A few new invitations from Meri Meri. The Anchor invites is for you...KATE. Meri Meri is one of my favorite lines but a little expensive. Great for special, small parties.

Stewart Weitzman Verison of the Jack Roger, Stephen Salario or Stephen Bonnano Navajo Sandal

This is not for you pure-at-heart preppy girls, but fun none the less. Stewart Weitzman wants to grab his part of the Navajo market and have made Navajo Jellies with Rhinestones (I am not really sure how to spell rhinestone). Actually, I found this little shoe at Marshalls. Also available at Zappos.

OLD NAVY COVER-UPS

OLD NAVY

This is a darling little cover-up at Old Navy that seems to be flying off the shelves. For $24.50 it is a bargain. It looks even better in person.

TJMAX Update

Thanks Duchess for the tip on the Lilly sandals. Since we have two TJMAX's in Ann Arbor and really no other nice stores, I headed to the other TJMAX and found these little numbers in Pink or Green Leather. Of course the did not have my size, but they are a great find. I think I will pick them up for my daughter tomorrow-she loves them. Hope you are all as lucky as me with your shopping endeavors.

TOSS DESIGNS ALERT AT TJMAX

Purchased a bag like this w/o the pockets and the pink trim at TJMAX for pennies. They also had some black and white toss designs.