Barbara Millicent Roberts

  I just spent almost three hours online trying to find some African American dolls for my cheeto-lovin' youngster who wanted "a lot of dolls." I ended up buying a cute African American Barbie and Steven. I was looking everywhere, Target, Amazon, Mattel, Toys r Us, Kmart...and trying to decide: should I get her a... Continue Reading →

Hot Chips That Are Cheetos

Each year at the holidays, I donate money to an organization...whether it be Heifer International, Women for Women International, etc. This year, I decided to play Santa. One of the organizations I volunteer with has a gift-buying program with its partner agencies. Children at the agencies write letters asking for specific gifts, and volunteers buy... Continue Reading →

x + y = z

  Dying your hair + A Gap employee noticing that you dyed your hair = You visit the Gap in your neighborhood too often.

Green Peacoat: The Next Generation

My number one all-time favorite clothing item EVER is a green peacoat I bought at the Gap, circa 1992. It was a beautiful, bright green...similar to the shade of Crayola's shamrock crayon. I kept the coat for years after I stopped wearing it. It got worn out, etc. but I kept it anyway. I finally... Continue Reading →

Note to Retailers

  I don't really want to see Christmas candy nestled up next to the Halloween candy in the candy aisle on October 30. And I don't really want to listen to holiday music while shopping on November 2. Bah humbug. I am still getting used to the idea that summer is over...what can I say,... Continue Reading →

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