Beauty Tips for Ministers

Best of 2009

What were your favorite religious books this past year?

I’m compiling my list.

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Mrs. Claus

Random holiday thoughts, pumpkins, nothing about BTs.

I LOVE those Rankin-Bass claymation Christmas specials, but did you ever notice how nasty Santa is in “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer?” He really is — he doesn’t even get nice at the end. I’ve always loved the Mrs. Santa, though, the nag with the bun who is always begging him, “Eat Papa, EAT!” I’m like, “What, is Santa’s wife Jewish now, or just Old Country? She sounds like my Slovak grandmother with a plate of pierogies.”

Then there’s Jessica, the red-haired hottie from my all-time favorite, “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.”

That special has all the best songs, and it has the Burgermeister Meisterburger and it has Winter Warlock who always makes me cry, and it has Mickey Rooney as a wonderful Santa. I know it’s just ridiculously ahistorical to claim that the tradition of leaving presents under the tree came from Jessica and Kris Kringle’s wedding but oh my gosh, that scene where they’re married under the snow-covered evergreens makes my heart ache. There’s this beautiful song and it’s so amazing and blessedly peaceful that I’ve been secretly wanting a Christmas wedding since I was a little girl.

And look how Jessica (Mrs. Claus) ages. ADORABLE!

She turns into chanteuse Barbara Cook!!

Anyway, darlings, PeaceBang is a very busy Mrs. Claus this week and might not have time to post anything until we get through the big day. She’s posting this silliness now because she is overwhelmed and confused by a thousand deadlines and just needed to clear her noggin.

You be good.

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Seen and Noted and Loved

Gobble, gobble, darlings!! We’re getting geared up for the big day and posting this as a little teaser for more columns to come!

Just some really pretty clothes seen in Portland, Maine:

I LOVE grey:

I’m all happy because I’m at the Village Candle factory, loading up on gifts. I LOVE their candles. Crisp Apple is my favorite:

I was mad as hell at the state of Maine when I went (for their vote against marriage equality) and vowed not to spend any money in the state, but some gay friends told me to calm down and reconsider. Because I believe in buying local and supporting smaller businesses, I wound up satisfied to have purchased some made-in-Maine candles and food stuffs (Stonewall Kitchens).

Lovely appetizer recipe idea:

Spread a bunch of Stonewall Kitchens Roasted Garlic and Onion Jam on a Boboli or other crust.
Sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola or other pungent cheese of your choice.
Bake at 350 until cheese melts. Serve in small wedges with a nice red wine.

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PB On FB

PeaceBang has 398 followers on FaceBook — let’s get all crazy and make it FOUR HUNDRED!

Go, go, go!

I say FACE,
you say BOOK!
Face!
(Book!)
Face!
(Book!)
Face!
(Book!)

YEaaaA!

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BTFM Returns After Turkey Day

“Darlings! Have you missed us? We going to be BACK vith LOADS of superfabulous columns after your quaint American holiday! Ta-da, darlings! Be good! Air kisses!”

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The Ten Grooming/Wardrobe Items You Cannot Live Without

Be as specific as you can.

1. Rosemary-mint body wash.
2. Black cardigan.
3. Jeans.
4. Pashminas.
4. Perfume (L’Artisan Tea For Two or Yuzu Rouge by Parfum 06130)
5. Moisturizer (REN or Philosophy)
6. Eye cream (ROCA at night and Garnier with SPF 15 for day)
7. Gentle facial cleanser by REN or that organic line I get at Whole Foods.
8. Cowboy boots.
9. Stila creme eyeliner.
10. Revlon cream blush.

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