The Passing of a Legend

Posted by mimi on Feb 15, 2010 in dish | 0 comments Yesterday brought the sad news that one of my all-time favorite authors, Dick Francis, passed away at the age of 89. I’ve blogged about my Francis Fangirl status at length–and seriously, if you love mystery and you haven’t read any of his books, you’re cheating yourself of a treat–but today is a wee celebration of his life and work.Francis, a former steeplechase...
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Why Men Shouldn’t Write Advice Columns

Posted by mimi on Dec 28, 2009 in dish | 0 comments My college roommate sent me this in an email, but the .jpg isn’t enlarging well. Here’s a transcript, and enjoy!Dear John: I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work, leaving my husband in the house watching TV. My car stalled, and then it broke down about a mile down the road, and I had to walk back to get my husband’s help. When I got home, I...
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The Bed List/The Dinner List

Posted by mimi on Jul 3, 2009 in dish | 1 comment BED LIST: EDDIE CAHILLWe don’t watch much TV at Chez mimi (not having cable will do that to you), but we’re lined up and ready on Wednesday nights for CSI: NY. And let me just say it’s no hardship whenever Det. Flack walks by, usually spouting some smart remark. The twinkly eyes and hard bod don’t hurt, either. Yum.DINNER LIST: SEN.-ELECT AL FRANKENSeveral years ago, I...
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The Bed List/The Dinner List

Posted by mimi on Jun 26, 2009 in dish | 0 comments BED LIST: SHEMAR MOOREShemar Moore first caught my attention as the intense profiler with the sentimental streak in Criminal Minds, but he’s been swoon-worthy for a while. Check out his strong turn in the Tyler Perry film Diary of a Mad Black Woman. Girlfriend was crazy to hold out so long! Dayum!DINNER LIST: TYLER PERRYSpeaking of Tyler Perry…this man is a brilliant businessman and...
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