WHITE MEAT

 Whilst searching for something or other on online, I came across a lovely photo of the late,fabulous Betty White. Did you know she once hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade from the 1960 to the early '70s. Who knew?  The Casa du Borghese says: Can we bring back this tradition please? Take a look at our beloved Betty in action along with her co-host, Lorne Green, who also hosted with her. Of course, this was back when the parade was fun to see, and not plug for all pop star and Broadway shows. When I worked for Bloomingdales, who was owned by Macy's, we too had the opportunity as part of the organization to partake in the parade as balloon handlers. My boss always tried to get me to do it every year. I told her she must think I'm nuts to say yes, and leave the warmth of my house, and getting up at the wee hours of the morning to drive into the city to handle a balloon!!! Plus, we always had family dinner anyhow. Not to mention those huge crowds. I'm fine with watching it right on the tube. Now these days we usually watch the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade then watch the Macy's Parade just to see and hear the marching bands. I can only suspect it must have been a blow when Betty ended hosting the parade. Adore these photos of her.

   

I do love a parade.

 But the Macy one is just meh, these days. I have no problem saying "Get it at Gimbels!!"

MOOD BOARD

And as you guessed, and most likely already knew, the Mistress doesn't do the New Year New You bullshit either, lol!!!! Mine is to not make any new year new you rules. Though, my mother wants me to cut back on cussing. That last for about 20 minutes into the new year. No Christmas Miracle here. Besides why play with and ruin a perfect minx I say. New Year's Eve was actually fun and good to get out with 6 friends for a change, for dinner and drinks, of course all we talked about, it seemed,  was the deeply sad news on the legendary Betty White's passing. I can't myself deny getting teary eyed when I had heard the news. She was one in a million and one actress who got me in the heart strings, much like last year when 2021 claimed Olivia De Haviland that July. I surmise we won't see the likes of such a fine lady in Hollywood again. But you may have also guessed the Mistress made it to around 2:45am and had to be unzipped and stripped and put to bed. Gin, Moscow mules, and champagne are not the best matches made in heaven to mix. But I did arise the next day by 10 and headed home with the Lad to prepare the families New Year Day dinner for the evening. I'm now enjoying the last two days off before the shop reopens. Excuse me now, I'm off to have a nice moist muffin, with no cherry.