Deep thoughts from my pounding morning-after headache

1. Morning presents in bed are one of our favorite traditions, even if that means having to wake up at 5:00 a.m. since T has to be at work so early. Fun music helps convince us it's not really 5:00 a.m., so I start playing it while I'm making coffee. Last year, fresh from our Nola trip, it was jazz. This year, a little Motown to set the mood.

2. No electronics this year. Instead, fun little gifts and a new suit from T's favorite company. Noted: between his sister, my sister, and me, he also received three new bottles of Scotch yesterday. Uh oh...

3. Can a color be one's signature color if the color isn't worn very often? What if it's a bold color that's not meant for everyday, does that help the cause? Because every time I wear emerald green, I feel like all is right in the world.

4. We had an outrageously good meal. Our best so far in Washington. My lamb chops with mint, chile, and pea puree were so gorgeous and delicious I wanted to cry. Then I wanted to cry again when I was too full to finish them.

5. We fell asleep waiting for final DC election returns and debating things like government structure, the Confederacy, and collective political identities. What, you don't do this?

Thanks for your sweet comments on my post yesterday. They made my day a little sweeter. Now, more Advil, please...