new name, same drill

Hi friends,

After some kind prodding from a few of you (fan club of 5, I love you!) I am back to the blog.  Oh believe me... I have had a lot to say, just wasn't sure about how the narrative would go over.  There is a big difference between living in a small European village and an affluent Midwestern city - or apparently there isn't!*

So I am back to the typing.  The name has been adjusted to reflect the scenery, and although I don't actually live in Highland Park Village, I am 3 blocks away and my life seems to revolve around it.  Plus, it yields plenty of discussion (or gossip if we are being honest!)

Case in point:

We have had many guests over the last few weeks (thank you London, New York and San Francisco). With every visitor came the same sentiment... Do all Dallas women have face lifts at 50?  Hmmmmm... what a topic for discussion!  My wise 40 years can't answer this quite yet, but I can give you a smidge of insight on the topic...

My sister and I like to play a little game.  We haven't named it (yet) but the gist is this:

When out (anywhere in the Dallas metroplex) look for the following back view (face not facing you)

 1) long blonde hair 2) size 2 or smaller frame 3) very high heels 4) luxury sports car

Do you have your target honed in?  Good... now to play the game you simply guess "old" or "young"

You would be surprised how many times you are fooled in this neighborhood.  For bonus points, if you branch out with "mother and daughter" you will win 9 times out of 10!

*Disclaimer... I love my new city, but no place is perfect.