deviations

Some days I have very little enthusiasm for things other than making it through the work day, getting home to my book, my pup (who will be expecting his evening walk) and perhaps cooking up some steamed artichoke with brown basmati rice. (Remember, I'm on my health kick.)

Last night came and went, and I may have deviated from the health plan.

Last night I had enthusiasm for eating a delicious pot roast complete with mashed potatoes, cauliflower and carrots. I enjoyed my meal with a pint (or two) of Guinness. And after dinner, there was more Guinness.
After Guinness, I imbibed a nice little dessert of Bailey's Irish Cream. I thank you, yes, dear bartenderess.

Somewhere in the middle of it all I enjoyed some green PBR which is evidenced by this photo of a green pitcher of beer-like substance, and the lingering green stains on my right index finger and thumb.

Happy Day-after St Patrick's Day. I hope yours was as good as mine, and that like me, you suffered no serious repercussions.

things related to today

It being St Patrick's Day, I decided to hunt around for photos of Irish Soda Bread (which is delicious), Guinness draught beer (also delicious), and any cool item of green clothing that stood out. First, I typed "pretty green shirt," and this crazy guy came up (see photo above). The second thing I typed in was "green dress."

The first image of a green dress that caught my eye was from the film "Atonement" with Kiera Knightley. Apparently, this dress was recently voted "Best Film Costume of All Time" by Sky Movies and InStyle readers?! Wow.

As a designer I have to admit I love the dress: the color, the drape, the lovely fluttering silk? Hard to resist. But the Best of All Time? Seems a little bold. Regardless, it's very pretty, and constitutes my St Patrick's Day green. Which I'm not wearing. But secretly wish I were. Even a little bit like a bracelet would be better than the absolute zero green that I am adorned with.

It begs the question: is it a little bit sad that I stocked up on Guinness and had a nice healthy slice of Irish soda bread but didn't bother to wear green?

Irish Soda Bread at Ladybird Bakery
Guinness from Robert Love "economics, technology, and wolves"
Costume designer Jacqueline Durran'sThe Green Dress
Pretty green shirt at champagne-vision