Some Like It Hot!

. . . A Hot Little Secret

I heart Ronald Reagan. I read the book of his notes and letters, to Nancy, beside the pool at the Mission Inn, where they spent their first night as Man and Wife and I was one hundred percent OVER . . . THE . . . MOON!

So I got a little shiver when I realized that our speaker at Rotary was one of the men who saved his life. Ray Shaddock was adorable and I really enjoyed hearing about the "Great Communicator" - precious Ronnie. Especially precious was Ray's description of the moment when Nancy walked into the emergency room and her husband looked at her and said "honey, I forgot to duck."

Speaking of precious boys, it's not easy when one of them breaks your heart. And there's always that one night (even if it's MONTHS later), when you've got your groove back, and you're out and it unfortunately seems as if everyone who ever knew you as a couple is there . . . and is asking you what happened with a look that is usually reserved to accompany the "why's" that go along with untimely deaths or natural disasters. Friday night was that night for me.

From Billy Joe Shaver at the Bird to Tron Jackson at the Capitol and even when I got to the after party. What was not unfortunate was the realization that so many people think you were the best thing that ever happened to someone. So I'll tell you what I told them. "Sometimes you don't get an answer to the why's in life. But don't you worry about me because . . . drum roll please . . . there's a new suitor on the porch."

The TOAST, this week, goes to a man that I'm going to call "Humphrey Bogart" for now. Anyway, Mr. Bogart is a Great Communicator and the notes that he has written to me would make darling Ronnie oh so proud. And I am more than a little bit smitten with Mr. B. So stay tuned. Because my unbelievably handsome, funny and sweet little secret might just get even better, the longer I keep it.

aS

(Ooh-wee honey it's) Hot This Week . . .


A Double "Date" What has Jessica gotten me into this time? Stay tuned, this one should be a riot! I'll tell you all about it in the next installment.

Joe & Evelyn Adams: The flowers at Sunday's party at Chris Abbott's new house were absolutely beautiful!

Allyson Moody: Certified to teach Pilates and giving free lessons in July. I can hook you up if you want.

Dresses: That's right I am done with pants. I've committed to wearing dresses for the rest of the summer and I have never felt saucier. Here's a picture of my new fave. And I'll let you in on a little secret that makes me sound a little nutty but it really gives you a lift when it arrives. When ordering online, have the dress gift wrapped and even include a little note to yourself, Ronnie style. It's a real kick in the . . . er . . . "pants".

Ice Capades, Summer Ice Skating

Step Right Up, Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out . . .

Willie Nelson & BB King