Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes! Between this blog and Facebook, I was truly blessed by messages from friends near and far. Goodness!
My husband spoiled me, as usual. (I think he’s better at this sort of thing than I am.) The morning was spent on long, lovely phone calls with my sister and my best friend. Then it was off to our local tea room for tea and a sweet something.
Birthday Apple Pie with whipped cream! Yum. Yum. Yum!
We love this little tearoom which is in a very old building in a neighboring town.
We stopped off at our local cupcake shop and picked out four cupcakes, including one of these.
Another wonderful phone call from two dear friends that I’ve known for 30+ years.
Then Don made my favorite dinner – remember me talking about those faux crab cakes? Oh, lordy, it was good! Then presents and cupcakes.
Someone was very interested in that cupcake. Oh, that girl! I believe I was making a wish when Don snapped this picture.
What did I get? Not one, but two pair (or is it pairs? the rules seem to be changing) of Nick and Nora flannel pajamas. For those of you who love them, I got the sock monkey design in red, and the macarons design in pink. Hello! I’m all set for winter. At this very moment, in fact, I’m wearing the sock monkeys. I got a bottle of my favorite cologne, Amazing Grace by Philosophy. I got a sweet bracelet. And somehow, Scout found a wonderful wooden egg cup from the forties! How did she do that? She is full of surprises.
My cup runneth over.
I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day.
On another note:
Bill Cosby has been in the news a lot lately. Many women have come forward to share their stories. They don’t know each other, but each of them has an eerily similar story to tell.
If you’re sitting on the fence on this one, let me tell you that one of my former students, who continues to be a friend and who is someone I trust implicitly, had an frightening encounter with Cosby in 1994. I won’t go into the details because it’s her story to tell, but she’s a smart and savvy woman who saw his dark side and got out of his house before anything could happen. That didn’t stop him. He kept calling her house after the incident, insisting that she needed to come to his house to work on her ‘acting technique.’
And if that isn’t enough, a friend of a friend had the same thing happen to her. Both of them are actresses. Both of them dodged the bullet. But clearly, many, many women weren’t as fortunate.
It’s one thing to read about it in the news and hold back, thinking ‘Bill Cosby wouldn’t do that!” Or watch the news, as Don and I did, and think that it sure seems like these women are telling the truth and know, at the same time, that it will be impossible to prove anything.
It’s another thing entirely to know someone who saw that reality.
America’s beloved icon isn’t a nice man. Image and reality are two very different animals, aren’t they?
I leave it at that.
Happy Saturday.
That picture of you and Scout should definately be framed and hung in a place of honor in the cottage. So sweet. P.S. I knew those jammies were in your future. Cindy
They are sure making me happy at the moment, Cindy.
Good lord! I have been on the fence about Cosby, mainly because I prefer the “innocent until proven” approach, but I do live in Hollywood North here in Vancouver and know my share of people in the movie industry with horror stories about other actors, particularly one who is a mega-star and divorced because of infidelity, so, while I would still prefer the “innocent until…” approach, it sure is hard to resolve myself to it when I read or hear these sorts of accounts. But holy smokes, lucky escape for your friends. What is it people say? Absolute power corrupts absolutely?
Yes, indeed. It’s truly horrifying, Veronica. And they were both very lucky…it could have been much, much worse.
Glad to hear you had such a lovely birthday. Everyone has a story; some have secrets; others have dark sides. Who would have ever believed that Robin Williams would hang himself? One never knows what happens behind closed doors, that’s for sure. Best wishes, Tammy
You are absolutely right about that, Tammy.
Good morning Claudia, I am glad you had a beautiful day . I am saddened by this story of Cosby. We all thought of him as a good role model. A real shame. Doris
It is indeed, Doris.
What a wonderful birthday photo of you and Scout! Simply adorable! And look at that artistic wrapping! You and your family have the best celebrations….truly heartwarming! BTW, I discovered Amazing Grace several years ago – most definitely my favorite fragrance and the one that I consider my “signature”. Happy Saturday.
Me too. I used to love musky scents but now I find like the light, clean scent of Amazing Grace. I had run out of the small little bottle I had, so I’m really happy I can start using it again.
What a wonderful day you had! And I agree with Cindy above that a framed photo of Scout watching you and the cupcake would be lovely.
As for Bill Cosby, thank you for sharing. It confirms what I was thinking about him in all this. I also wonder about the young actresses on his show that my family and I watched every week. Have they voiced their experiences and feelings? You can’t watch it the same way, that’s for sure.
I had that same thought, Sylvia.
Sounds like a perfect day!
It was, Kathy.
Belated birthday wishes to you Claudia !!!!!
The picture of you with your birthday pie is simply beautiful. Your smile, and those dimples……just perfect. I also love the picture of you and Miss Scout. Definitely frame this one. So glad you and your little family celebrated a simple,warm, loving birthday together. Those are always the best and treasured the most.
Vanessa
Don always thinks he should plan something big for me, but frankly, I would much rather spend the day with the man I love and our sweet doggie. You’re right – that is the best kind of celebration, Vanessa.
Happy Belated Birthday, Claudia! I’m glad you had such a wonderful day with your sweet husband and precious girl. You received some of my favorite things…flannel pajamas and Amazing Grace. And that Scout is quite the savvy shopper, isn’t she? Best wishes to the three of you,
Charlene
Thank you so much, Charlene!
Such a beautiful picture of you Claudia, and I love the one of you and Scout. It sounds like a perfect day!
I was getting a gut feeling that Mr. Cosby isn’t being truthful. I’m always so disappointed when news like this comes out. I’m glad the women you talked about escaped!
It’s so disappointing for the public and horrific for the women involved. Very sad indeed.
So glad you had such a wonderful birthday! Sounds like Don and Scout did a great job picking out presents. Scout does look like she is saying…. oh please give me a bite! lol
hugs
If given the slightest opportunity, she would have definitely gone for it, Nancy.
Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday Claudia, filled with your favorite things and dear ones! (Do you have a Three Dog Bakery in New York? Fun pupcakes, etc for our woofies.)
Well, I’ve been remembering something from my teenage years spent in Hollywood, due to all the Cosby news. When I was 15 or 16 we used to all hang out in a park and an older man (50ish to 60ish) would come and sit with us. He “supposedly” worked for Variety. He offered me a job to work in the office. My mom thankfully said I couldn’t take it (I was furious with her at the time). Anyway somewhere down the road he brought a man along with him, who he said was Bill Cosby’s brother. I have no idea if he was or not, or if Bill Cosby even has a brother? But he was interested in us young girls, he wanted to take me out – remember I was 15 or 16 and I would guess he was in his 30’s? He was a dirty old man to me – Hollywood is full of them. The city of Hollywood is a skanky seedy place, full of predators.
Anyway, this has been on my mind this week and it really creeps me out and scares me, thinking of what could have happened.
I feel that Bill Cosby is guilty …
I do believe Bill Cosby has or had a brother, Sally. That’s all I know about that.
It’s very sad and it makes me very angry.
So glad to hear your birthday was filled with love and surprises. I have never experienced the Amazing Grace fragrance, but will check it out. And the photo of Scout? Priceless…I think she was helping you make a wish, but her wish was a big bite of the cupcake-haha
It sure was her wish – either out of my cupcake or her dad’s.
Sounds like it was a birthday perfectly spent! I just bought myself 2 pair/pairs of Nick and Noras.The owls and the New York City scapes! I would wear them all day if I could! And this Cosby thing…….not only do I think of his victims, but also his wife. She is a smart, educated woman and I wonder why she is still by his side. I’m sure there are a myriad of reasons.
I’ve wondered that, too. He’s been known to have affairs, as well. That’s been well documented. Why someone would stay in that sort of relationship is beyond me, but then again, we don’t know her or what her reasons may be.
Claudia, a lovely birthday for a lovely lady! I do adore that photo of you and Scout!
I’ve had a low opinion of Bill Cosby for many years now. Not sure what happened that I got a gut feeling that he wasn’t a nice man, but I believe the stories. I think he has an ego the size of Calif and has used his star power to do what he wants. Just my opinion, but truly these stories have not surprised me about him. Enough said and glad your friends were smart and savvy enough to avoid that experience.
Now have a wonderful Saturday!
hugs,
Linda
Well it sure sounds like your gut feeling was right on the money, Linda.
so glad you had a wonderful birthday :) You surely deserve it as Don and Scout proved
I am glad you posted what you did. It is so hard to know what to believe but now there is no doubt in my mind. Why did that evil part of him have to be acted on. So sad for those who trusted him
I applaud you for your sharing that. Its important
You look so pretty in your pictures :)
hugs
Suezk
That’s the thing, Sue, and you’ve hit on it: women trusted him. And who could blame them? He had a lovable, squeaky clean image.
I’m struck by the two subjects of your post…one about a day so beautified; one about a past so sullied.
Two things from me: Love your photo with Scout watching you make a wish and hoping for a bite. It’s an unintentional stylized photo with your reds/blacks/whites of the wrapping paper, Scout’s coloring, the pillows on the sofa, touches of black in the background.
The other thing, what many of us seem to be saying: This many women can’t be wrong. And they’ve been forced into silence for too long. I hate that he poked fun of it when he made an appearance in the Bahamas a day or two ago; the extent of the arrogance is appalling. I was once a reluctant juror on a high-profile molestation case in superior court…two months of testimonies…four days of deliberation with near-sequestering…and I know all about ‘innocent until proven guilty’ in a court of law…the court of public opinion, however, holds a lot of weight.
The court of public opinion seems to be increasingly leaning on the ‘guilty’ side.
The method is so devious…the drugging…leaving a possibly not-so-worldly, young, impressionable victim helpless to even describe what happened, up against a well-known person, facing embarrassment or even self-doubt/blame amid what must have been absolute terror and worry, back in the day (some of this is 50 years ago and we have to remember it was a different time when things weren’t spoken of, or women didn’t feel they had a resource or safe way to make a claim…can you imagine the fear and bewilderment). Even in my early 20s, I was still so naive; as a teen, I was a baby and could have so easily been sucked in by a sexual predator. Could a perpetrator be more cowardly? He certainly seemed to have his method down.
I had my own instance in the 1980s growing up in young adulthood and doing the party circuit via a friend who was in the know of Hollywood types living in the weekend getaways outside of L.A., i.e. Malibu and even points north (they like the beach communities). We wound up at a director’s lavish marina home where there was porn on a big screen, free-flowing booze/marijuana/cocaine; too many people; this was nothing I’d ever been exposed to, and I just wanted out. I had initially recognized an older actor from TV/film (had well-known wives of 1950s and 1960s fame) who’d had his heyday and I think he was flattered I knew of him and his work. As my friend and I were making our exit out at the cars, he followed us and wanted me to get in his car and go home with him. My friend wouldn’t have cared either way and thought it was exciting. A little voice inside of me…has to be instinct developed over time and also my good upbringing, thank you Mom & Dad…urged me to say ‘no’ to him. He drove off, and I wondered if I’d missed some kind of opportunity. A decade later, he was a convicted felon and, Claudia, to echo your closing sentence of the post, I’ll leave it at that.
I notice that the commentators I see on television that ask questions like “why didn’t they resist” or “why didn’t they come forward earlier?” are most often men. Makes me want to scream. Those were different times and rape kits weren’t as readily available if at all available. Going up against a big and powerful star and his army of lawyers, along with a group of unbelieving officials, is a nightmare.
I’m so glad you followed that voice within that said “Don’t go with him.” Thank goodness you stayed safe!
Your birthday sounds like Christmas!! Happy for you…It’s getting harder and harder to think all this Cosby stuff isn’t true..Sad
Very sad. And also angry-making, at least for me. How dare he?
Phone calls…cupcakes…and pj’s? Lucky girl…sounds like an absolutely perfect day! Love that pic of you and Scout…who blew out the candle? ;)
Me!
Wishing you a warm and wondrous year Claudia! Yesterday’s light filled forest image and today’s candlelit one of you and Scout are wonderful! May your year embody their spirit<3
Oh, thank you so much, Grace!
Good morning Claudia,
Guess what I got in the mail yesterday from a friend? Macaron jammies!! Oh yes I did. She knows I love N&N jammies and we made the delicious cookies together.
Another of my favorite things you received is Amazing Grace. My absolute favorite body things. What grand day you had! Did Miss scout get a taste of that cupcake?
When I think of Mr. Cosby, which I try not do, I am remembering things that the kids on his show used to say about him. How he demanded how they were to behave away from the show. I don’t remember which one it was but this person showed up on the set one day and was sent home by Cosby, because he didn’t like what they wore to work. Sounds to me like there were control issues then. I just pray nothing happened to the kids. And why didn’t these women come forward at the time. If they had a lot of this could have been prevented.
Many women did come forward, Trudy. If you google this, you’ll find out that there have been accusations about this for many, many years. Often, the women weren’t taken seriously. Lawyers didn’t believe them. Cosby ‘settled’ at least one of the cases for an undisclosed amount. There was an article about it as recently as February in Newsweek.
Happy Birthday (a little late). What a wonderful man you have! Glad you had such a perfect day with Don and Scout.
It hurts my heart to see another icon hit the dust so to speak. It certainly shows us that we really never know the people that come into our living rooms via the ever-present TV. Certainly a sad state of affairs — your friends were very fortunate.
They were. And they must be reading these revelations with a sense of “It could have me.”
Happy Belated Birthday, Claudia!
As For Cosby… Raven Simone has already spoken out, saying she has never been touched inappropriately by Bill Cosby. I’ve always liked his comedy and enjoyed his show when I was young. Very sad and dissapointing to see all these allegations against him. I don’t doubt he was a woman chaser…most men with that kind of clout use it to be promiscuous.. I think it comes with the ego that arrives with fame. I’ll admit here that I still have a hard time believing that he drugged and raped women repeatedly for decades. Ofcourse the only ones who know this for sure, because there is no proof and some of these claims are from many years ago….. are the women accusing and Bill Cosby himself. Tragic and horrifying for those women and his family if the allegations are true. Also tragic if they’re not.
I doubt very seriously that they are untrue. And, as I said, I know two completely trustworthy women who fled when faced with the truth about him.
Lovely day for you. Hope Scout got just a smidge of that cupcake.
Thanks for sharing the information about Bill Cosby. I think I trust yours and your friend’s judgment more than what I’m hearing and reading.
Luckily, they got out in time. So you can well imagine that they believe what these other women are claiming.
Happy Belated Birthday! Looks like you had a great one!
Thanks so much, Cheryl!
Your husband is truly a wonderful man. I think your day and your gifts were planned and chosen by a man who has paid attention to his wife, and knows her well. The picture of Scout and the cupcake is just the sweetest!
My gut has told me that these women are not fabricating stories. Your friends must be going, “Yep”.
They are indeed, Sandra. My friend wasn’t drugged, thank goodness. But she was alarmed.
Looks like you had a wonderful day, i love that picture of you and Scout !
Thank you, Caroline!
Delighted to hear you had such a great birthday, Claudia. Don and Scout certainly know how to make you happy, and how to party as well! You’re a lucky girl, but you know that. PS – I’m glad you let us know what you know about Bill Cosby. When I first heard the news, I was thinking “oh, another celebrity being hounded by greedy people” and “innocent until proven guilty” and more than anything “it couldn’t be, not Bill Cosby.” But as more and more women come forward, it just doesn’t seem possible they could all be wrong, or even misinterpreting his actions. Your friends’ stories are just more nails in the coffin I guess. I also think as women feel more empowered about coming forward, we’re going to learn that this kind of thing went on much more than we ever believed, among the famous and the non-famous alike. Anyway we view it, it’s just heartbreaking. Well, have a great weekend…
It is indeed heartbreaking – for all concerned.
I am sending belated birthday wishes to you, Claudia. It sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful day. My best wishes to you in the coming year!
Thank you Susan!
Happy belated birthday Claudia! It looks like it was a perfect day, certainly my idea of a perfect birthday. Scout is just too cute, isn’t she?!!
She is darned adorable, Kim!
Claudia, you look so pretty and happy in those pictures. Love the dimples! Please ask your photographer to take more pictures of you and Scout together for us. It’s sweet to see the connection between you.
Also, don’t you think Don looks really hot and manly with that lumber at Home Depot? I am, of course, referring to the picture on your Instagram. Check it out, everyone!
Oh, manly Don! I’ll pass that along to him.
Belated birthday wishes to you, Claudia. So nice you enjoyed your gifts and sounds like you had a great day. Your cupcake photo with Scout is adorable!
Thank you, Diane!
Happy Birthday Claudia. I will have to try the cupcake thing next week with my dogs. Do you really think mine would sit there long enough to get a picture. Just kidding. My two are actually pretty well behaved. My birthday is tuesday. But they definally will not be out when we are eating Thanksgiving dinner. With all the stimuation of about 20 people it would be too much to expect them to be on their best behavior. Not fair to them either. They can come out to visit with everyone afterwards.
This Cosby thing is just sickening. We have to realize that some of these attacks happened many years ago. ( I was just a young kid) so women weren’t believed as much as we would be now. It was still a man’s world. The thought then was it was the woman’s fault. How they dressed, where they were, etc. It is still a man’s world in a lot of respects. But we are starting to get stronger in believability. We are much stronger then women back in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. This isn’t meant to put down the MANY truley wonderful actors and actresses. But some just know how to use their talent to make themselves look good. Father figure, good friend, etc. They know how to cover up their evil side. Most do get caught though. Sometimes it is later instead of sooner. Which is a real tragedy as so many other people get hurt. So many years of new victims. It makes the perpetrator get stronger and stronger, at least in their minds. As in any profession there are good people and bad people. But it all comes down to stealing peoples trust. Especially as it always seems to happen when people are the most vulnerable. How many great actresses have we missed out on because they gave up their dreams because of one “man”. Yes I mean “man” as he gave up that title.
WOW ! I guess I have a lot to say on this subject.
Yes, you’re right. It’s a betrayal of trust. The thought of it makes me ill.
You had a lot to say on the subject and it was very wise, Teresa.
So glad you had a nice birthday. Love the pictures. My little dog would have been naughty and jumped and gotten the cupcake so Dame Scout is a real lady. Amazing Grace is my favorite fragrance, too. Smells so clean to me. I hope this next year is just as great as your birthday was.
There was a time that Scoutie would have jumped up, too, Dottie. It’s just too hard for her these days.
happy birthday dear Claudia. what a lovely birthday celebration. well done Don..you guys have the sweetest relationship. and it warms my heart! hugs from texas, pam m.
He’s a sweetheart, Pam. Thanks!
Happy Belated Birthday. Sorry I’ve not been round lately, family commitments. I wonder about those two: Scout and Don. I’m sure she coerced him into driving her to the store to pick out that egg cup! You must frame that picture, too cute. Loved the cupcakes and Scout’s patience! Glad you had such a wonderful day.
She has her dad wrapped around her finger, Annette! Hope all is well with you.
What a wonderful birthday you had with your little family! So glad that you enjoyed your day.
With all this stuff on Bill Cosby, thank you for sharing your knowledge of your friends experiences. There’s so much running through my mind when it comes to all of this. First of all I think we as individuals put famous people on a pedestal and we often forget that they are human beings. And then when they falter the media makes this even worse. Under no circumstances am I defending Bill Cosby or what might be his actions. I just feel that part of the problem begins with our putting these people on pedestals and forgetting they are human.
Secondly I have to say as a victim of rape many, many years ago the question of why these women didn’t come forward when it happened could have more reasons than you could even begin to imagine. I’m also a survivor of domestic abuse in my first marriage and I can tell you that after the abuse and the rape I felt the same way – defeated, afraid, angry. When you experience something of this nature it’s not as simple as coming forward for all women. We are all different individuals and we all deal with things in totally different ways. Some people have the strength to come forward and some do not. Neither situation makes any of them less of a person.
To me these women have made an accusation and it should be investigated and see if any proof can be found. As an American and in our justice system I do believe that yes Bill Cosby should be considered innocent until proven differently. But even if the evidence cannot be found it does not mean that he’s innocent. Just as just because they’ve made the accusations does it mean it’s true.
Sadly enough these situations cannot be as simple or as black and white as we want it to be. They absolutely should be but they are not. My heart goes out to these women if these accusations are true. It has taken a lot of courage for them to speak out at this time even after all these years I can assure you.
Have a blessed weekend Claudia.
Thanks for weighing in, Belinda. And I’m sorry you had to go through abuse and rape. I agree, there are so many reasons for not reporting it, not to mention that it was a lot harder to do that years ago. The system didn’t make it easy for women.
Since I know two victims, I, and I can only speak for myself – and for Don, absolutely believe what these women have to say. The friend of a friend I mentioned? She’s a fairly well-known actress and her account has just been made public. It’s not pretty. Neither of these women have any ax to grind and, in fact, told several people about the incidents at the time.
The problem is that he will never been found officially ‘guilty.’ There may be a civil suit of some kind, but there’s no way it can be proven in court. I applaud these women for speaking out, especially in view of the 24 hour media, who will most assuredly hound them with questions.
It’s sad that if it is true that nothing will probably ever be proven. And I am saying “If” it’s true only because I am not these women, I do not know them and I was not involved in any way. It’s surely not because I don’t believe them or that he is capable of such things. It’s because I do my best to be fair and not judge anyone on anything.
But if nothing these women can make a civil suit and get justification in that way. It will in no way be the right thing for if he is guilty he should be punished but at least after all this time a civil suit will give them something. The worst for him at that point would be financially compensating these women to more or less make it go away. I believe as a victim these women will have to come to the point that that sort of “punishment” for him will be enough for them. And for them is what matters.
Maybe then it will give them some sort of closure if that is something that may still be needed for them. I hurt for them and I hope they and any others there may be at least find closure and peace. I feel that’s what’s most important. For the victims to find their own closure and their own peace. If they cannot do that then it will destroy them and their lives. That’s what I pray for is peace and closure for these women. For me personally it took some time to get to that place of peace for me. For me what mattered was getting to the place that it did not matter to me if he paid or how he paid. I had to move on, get closure and make peace. But that was my path. These women all have to find their own path and I hope that they do.
Thank you for posting this. It’s important to talk about these things.
Happy belated birthday, sweet Claudia. Sounds like it was a perfect day. I hate that Bill Cosby turned out to be a not nice man, putting it mildly. People tend to confuse a person’s public persona with the real person. That is rarely true. xo Laura
So true, Laura. We thought we knew him because of his image on television…but it turns out we didn’t.
Happy Birthday Claudia. Your special day sounded as special as you.
Your gifts are wonderful, so much love and thought being put into each
gift.
Thank you, Lea. It was a lovely day!
Glad you enjoyed your birthday. It looks and sounds just perfect. That is one of my favorite scents, too.
I have felt Cosby was guilty since this first came out in the news years ago. So sad for so many.
Very, very sad indeed.
I’m so glad that you had such a nice birthday and I wish you the best for the coming year!
I was talking with my Mom about Bill Cosby and we can’t see any reason for these women to be fabricating their stories. Sadly, it is very likely that they are all true.
I agree. In fact, I absolutely believe they’re true.
Hi Claudia,
It looks like you had a fantastic Birthday! That was a really great photo of you at the Tea room and that apple pie and whipped cream looked delicious! And Don making your crab cakes for dinner ! couldn’t get any better than that… Love crab cakes! maybe Don will share his recipe with us….
Scout looks so happy and full of energy…and I hope she got a little bite of that fabulous cupcake! :)
Amazing Grace is my favorite cologne as well…My son and his girlfriend gave me a bottle at Christmas several years ago and I loved it.
I am so glad that you had such a wonderful Birthday Celebration and I hope you have many more!
Well, they’re faux crab cakes – remember I’m a vegetarian! But they are absolutely delicious!
First of all Happy Happy Birthday xxx
Someone sent me over here because I just did a post on the Bill Cosby subject – scary stuff…………..
Thanks for sharing – these stories need to be told.
Hugs from Montreal,
Suzan
They do indeed. Thanks for stopping by, Suzan.
Happy Belated Birthday, looks like a lovely day!
Thank you for posting about your friends. I do believe these women that have come forward about Cosby for many reasons. And my first thought after the horror was how many more have not come forward…3 x’s, 4x’s, 5x’s 15 or maybe even more than that. It just makes me sick to think of it. It also makes me think how brave these ladies are to come forward now and try to in some way hold this monster accountable for his actions. I hope their admissions give them the closure they need to aid in healing from their experience.
Yes, you’re right. I hope the healing has begun for them.
glad you added your info on Cosby. We went to see him in person once and he was so angry and mean sounding all through his comedy routine. Thought maybe that was his style off screen. Not enjoyable.
I saw him in person, but it was probably almost 40 years ago, so I can’t remember much about it.
Glad you had such a wonderful birthday! I’m not big on perfume because of my allergies, but Amazing Grace is my favorite and one of the only ones that doesn’t give me sneezing fits! I also like Pure Grace.
I like Pure Grace, too. I like their fresh, clean scents.
It looks as though you had some fun yesterday!
Did Scout end up having “just a taste” of your cupcake? I’m not big on chocolate, but salted caramel is something else.
I found it difficult to read the latter part of your post as the subject matter hit too close to home, but after reading through the comments I’m glad you wrote about this.
I imagine it hits too close to home for many women, Barbara.
No taste of cupcake for Scout! That’s a no-no.
I am so behind at reading blogs, and sorry to say I missed your birthday :( I am glad we got to talk last week though. It sounds like you had a marvelous day, great gifts, and yummy treats. Happy Birthday my Friend :) XOXO
I had a great day, Dawn. Thank you!
Glad you had a great birthday! Scout looks so happy that you liked your presents.
I am a Pure Grace gal. Love the scent. Reminds me of Coppertone sun screen lotion.
I was on the fence about Bill Cosby. I think I was wondering why it took them so long to come forward. Glad you added about your friend. I am no longer on the fence about him.
pam
Some of them came forward fairly soon after the incidents. Almost all of them spoke about their experience with others at the time it happened. Different times for many of them – when it was much more difficult for a woman to come forward about something like this – especially with an extremely powerful man and his fleet of lawyers and PR people.
I haven’t heard any of these things about Cosby but I know that there are several ‘stars’ (or has-been stars) here in the UK who are now being seen in their true colours and it’s not very nice.
Your husband gave you some lovely birthday treats. My husband is also great at doing these nice wee things for a birthday or Christmas. He’s much better than I am!
It’s always such a great disappointment when we learn that kind of thing about someone we admire.
Happy Birthday Claudia!! Don certainly made your day special!! I’m a Philosophy Amazing Grace Girl too….. xoxo
Gosh, I love that scent!