You know that game 3 degrees to Kevin Bacon, which is from the much larger theory of Six Degrees of Separation, which says everyone on Earth is separated from anyone else by no more than six degrees of separation, or six friends of friends of friends? A friend and I were recently talking about this and we wondered who the most famous person we were connected to. I realized quickly, to my own chagrin, that I am only 2 degrees away from Prez. Bush. How can it be, you
It seems the Vernal Equinox is a mere 4 days away (i.e. March 20th) and I am
oh so happy. The V.E. means that:
- The Free the Piggies Campaign can really take hold of mine and everyone
else’s consciousness – time to get a pedicure! - Sustained warm weather
is just around the corner - And most importantly, enjoying time at
my new favorite weekend retreat (see picture below)
Just imagine long, lazy afternoons on the large backyard deck-it will be heaven.
Can’t you just picture a nice large icy glass of lemonade or iced tea, a good
book and sun dappling between the leafy bower above? Ahhh – I can!
Hurry up Spring, and get here– it’s been far too long! Oh, and Mr. Winter,
you can just skip on by tomorrow, you’re yesterday’s news and we really don’t
like you (if anyone ever really did) anymore.
So, in support of not getting frost bite, the piggies have been covered for the last few days in warming appliances, awaiting the gloriously balmy days they know are just around the corner.
— Spring better be here soon, damn it!
Not only am I reveling in my sockless state, by wearing my lovely AK2 camel mules with gold buckle, my cohort in crime, Delegatrix, is showing her solidarity for the cause, by joining my campaign and wearing — can you believe it– sans pedicure– sandals and a toe ring! We will overcome all foot warming appliances on our quest to Free the Piggies!
I say to one and all – Now is the time to throw out those socks, eliminate those knee-highs and and rid yourself of consticting, cumbersome pantyhose and free those piggies — let ’em breath — let ’em run free!
Growing up in Florida, I was accustomed to not wearing socks, tights or pantyhose, except when the temperature dipped below 59 degrees. Which as you can guess, in Florida, was not a regular occurance.
You can imagine my discomfort the first few years I lived north of the Florida state line, over having to first purchase, and then apply(wear) daily for a minimum of 6 months: socks, knee-highs and tights. Egads- what a cruel way to live – my piggies are suffocating!
So it has been with great glee these last few days that the weather has warmed up enough that I felt compelled to begin my annual “Free the Piggies Campaign“. It began yesterday, when I wore a lovely dark denim wrap skirt and went sans socks, knee-highs or panty-hose underneath. Today is day 2 and I am still sans foot warming appliances, despite the change in temperatures. Can I make it through ’til Friday (Tomorrow?) Tune in to see the tally of days that the Free the Piggies Campaign has generated.
*** Historical Note: Don Johnson (or his costume designer) was not setting a new fashion trend when he went sockless in his Italian loafers on Miami Vice. They were simply flaunting the fabulous fact to the rest of the free world that most of us Floridians went sockless virtually all year.
Can’t eat beef… mad cow.
Can’t eat chicken… bird flu
Can’t eat eggs… again, bird
flu
Can’t eat pork…fears that bird flu will infect piggies
Can’t eat fish…heavy
metals in the waters has poisoned their meat
Can’t eat fruits and veggies…….
insecticides and herbicides
Hmmmm! I believe that leaves chocolate!
Hip-hip hurray for chocolate! – I knew someday I could have a steady diet of chocolate!…
