You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth!
You have already heard me lamenting…OK…whining…about the start of this new school year. Stress and problems have been a daily serving on my table of multiple responsibilities and last week the delectable meals just kept on coming. By Thursday, I needed peace and pampering…best found at my nail salon.
In case you missed that post, my nail technician, Ken, is a pedicure master. I always splurge for the deluxe package, because the massages, exfoliations, and waxing are as critical as the pretty, happy toes! Before leaving the neighborhood, I stopped to get the mail and received the book, You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth, sent to me for a review.
One of my biggest struggles right now is that my closest friend…the one who told me to start a blog…has moved to the top of the state…and in Texas that might as well be a country away. The loss of a confidant is the same as losing the middle piece of a puzzle…until the piece is found, the hole is the focus of the picture. I currently long for the missing piece.
This book brought a bevy of fun girlfriends back into my life for laughter and for tears…and to completely confuse Ken. He would look over his nail clippers at my occasional chuckles not sure if I was laughing at him or something in the book I held tightly. But, it is the same as when I am confused at their Korean banter…wondering if I have something between my teeth or didn’t shave close enough…now I had my own mystery!
This is a collection of enjoyable essays by talented writers only women will truly appreciate. Some will make your face turn a little red…or bring back memories…or ring so true…or express feelings we all have desired the courage to speak. Janie Emaus and Shari Simpson touched my heart with their clever writing styles about the importance of girlfriends at every stage of life. You will find yourself inwardly begging Janie not to eat at one restaurant again and laughing with Shari while she prays with her partners Aunt Candy and Pickles. Other essays brought back that “moo cow” feeling and nausea over the renewed awkwardness of early breast development.
Thank you, ladies…for being there when I needed a smile, a warm fuzzy, and girlfriends to complete the puzzle that day.
Order the book, You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth, from Amazon, HERE!!
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Pam this sounds like such a fun book and gift!!
Pretty Toes!
xoxo
Karena
2013 Artist Series!
Thanks for this recommendation, Pam, I just ordered the book. I couldn't do without my two best friends!
Annette | Lady of Style
It is so true I really miss one of my best girlfriends who went to live in South Africa some years ago. There is nothing really that replaces a long standing girlfriend.
PS. I am always getting lipstick on my teeth I think I must have front teeth like a rabbits.
I'm so sorry your two friends moved away. That's heartbreaking. 🙁
Sounds like a fun read. I know you must be missing your friends, Pam – I miss seeing pics of you and Gigi at school. xo
I'm the one who moved away and feel like the lost puzzle piece. It is difficult to make friends when you are over 50! So – think I'll check out the book recommendation…
Stormy
Hard to make friend, and it's hard to loose friends –
I understand the void but you will make new friends for sure –
Thank you for the Book Review and i should thing going for a pedi soon
Tks for your really nice comments on my last post!
Thanks, Pam, for such a great review. I'm glad you liked the book. And I love your toes!
Hi Pam, I wrote one of the 39 stories. Thanks for the fabulous review! I think the book does fill that girlfriend niche beautifully, but I hope your friend that moved away comes to visit often! That's so hard.
Dear Pam… I know only too well the loss of a friends moving. Sending you much love my dear!
Thanks for reading and reviewing! And your toes are gorgeous 🙂
I love this, Pam. I live in a college town and I have started making new friends sign a waiver, "I will never move away." Thank you for the fabulous review!
I was torn between leaving a comment first or running out to get a pedicure because my toes look SO BAD.
But I chose to stay and say thank you.
Mostly because this was such a sweet review.
(And a little bit because I'm lazy.)
Sounds like a must have book
Thanks for the recommendation
Brett
Lovely toes (and great shoes!) Thanks for this review — it's important to have girl friends, in person or on the page. Absolutely.
Thank you so much for the great review, Pam. I ordered the book and didn't put it down until I finished it. The hours went by quickly, and every story made me think of the close friends I miss, too. xo
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