Jimmy

I went to yoga this morning and then stopped at Panera for a coffee and a bagel and a little quiet/me time. I sat near three men who after about 20 minutes finished their conversation and then parted ways. One of them came over to me and told me that I’m too beautiful to be sitting all alone, especially at holiday time. Why is there nobody with me? That started a whole long conversation. He asked if he could join me and we talked about this and that: life, family, politics, money; we told a few jokes. Then as he was leaving he walked over to me, held my face between his two hands, and gave me a kiss on the cheek. He was 75 and going off to join a card game that he was already late for.

I will never forget this day.

LaTouchables - Poet, Snow Leopard, and Magician

Oh my goodness gracious! Guess what just came in the mail…

The “Snow Leopard” bag that Dawn made for me!!

Oh my goodness gracious, gracious!!

First, a confession: I broke a promise. I promised Dawn that I’d open up the package together with my family, but it came when everybody was out for the day. What was I supposed to do? I would have had to wait for FOUR WHOLE HOURS before opening up the box and I just couldn’t wait that long. So I’m sorry, Dawn. I did rewrap the box before they come home and let them open it up together and they soaked it all up. That much I lived up to.

Now that I’ve cleared my conscious, though, can I just let out my scream of excitement? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

I cannot believe my eyes!



Those are business cards. How deliciously charming is that!

The photos that Dawn posted on her blog were incredible; they set the stage for my not being able to contain my anticipation. So naturally, opening up the box was an exquisite experience. First the box, then the paper wrapped parcel, then bubble wrap—so enticing because I could see the tapestry of fabric beneath the bubbles.

 

Finally to the bag itself. It is so exactly what I had hoped it would be.

The eccentricity and asymmetry, the collage of fabrics and wood accents, and lining, and snaps, and fur…I’m absolutely blown away. I immediately draped it across my body to find that it sits exactly at the perfect spot, both comfortable and eclectic chic at the same time.

Then I reached down inside to find a key cord with a vintage key on it. Hilarious!! I laughed out loud.

It is the most beautiful bag I have ever worn. There are no words to express how incredible I feel to own this bag. The leather is so buttery, the fur so rich, the wooden accents so smooth and earthy, and the strap with all its history and mileage….OH the STRAP!! I am in love.

There are certain possessions that make a person who they are. For me, they are my chocolate suede coat, my silver handmade watch, my silver and leather hoop earrings, and now Dawn’s poet bag. I’m wearing all four in these pictures. People will say of me: “Oh I think I know the woman you’re talking about...does she wear that beautiful collage of a leather bag with the fur on the front?”

Yep, that’s me!