MONDAY MANNERS

Here are again ..on Monday. Over the weekend, I was out shopping, and was yet again appalled at how casual and sloppy people are out in public. Pj's, slippers, holy clothes, sweats.....why when I got home I needed my smelling salts. They had me quite jumpy, the disgusting, frightening little rodents. We have gotten so relaxed. It's like were afraid to even look nice and presentable anymore. A handful of times, I wanted to do my best Karen Walker impersonation of " Huh, honey... *twirling fingers about* what's going on here, what's this called, what's this about?"  And don't get my started on manners eithers. Now if you know me, I never leave the house till I'm put together. What happens if I run into a hot man???  And the only times I don't mind sweats, if it's at a gym and the guy is commando!!!! No, The Mistress has somehow got to get this fashion band wagon moving again. Some days, I can so sympathize with Glen Close's character, Claire Wellington from Stepford Wives. " A world of romance and beauty,of tuxedos and chiffons, a prefect world. I'm in love with a waltz and town ...with manners, taste and etiquette."

Of course some Mondays, when  you can't get moving you may have to break off the manners.....

USUAL SUSPECTS

Well dear readers, the Mistress was out and about last night at the first of three Christmas parties for the season, last night at my good friend, Bobby Eyeshadows. His home beautifully decked out, the house packed, and your Mistress enjoyed a few too many Holiday Mules. I had every intention to get up and decorate today, but said screw it, still a bit early for me. I'll do a bit each night, with the tree next weekend. Instead... with a slight hangover tiredness, I opted for gingerbread waffles with butter and some bacon, and enjoyed the usual suspects instead. Much more relaxing, don't you agree?

Bonnie and Clyde are ever consistent, with their visits. Although one of them is wondering why the Mistress isn't wearing a frock. Put some clothes on will ya? But went back to eating.

the Red-bellied showed up for the seeds and dried fruit bits.

The clowns of the crew...Black Capped Chickadees

The Nut Hatch, and the Junco's have returned. So cold weather must be coming soon if their back.

Beautiful cardinal in what's left of foliage.

Bouvier came for his daily hand out of nuts.

Right before sunset, caught this shot with the doves roosting.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends.....

RINGING IN THE SEASON...

...with the musical stylings of the lovely and hyper ivory tickler Jo Ann Castle to ring in the holiday season. 

Whatever she's on, get me some.

IN THREE WORDS

In this weekly feature, I'll share a picture of a weekly guest and you tell me in only three words what come to mind.

In three words.....

Prince Henry of Wales