When Lisa suggested meeting at BlogHer to sip martinis, it brought this to mind…Perfect by Jim Coudal. Jim is a fellow martini worshiper whose devotion to our favorite libation is clear. His recipe describes the mixing process as “the sacrament”…and for good reason. This martini is the most transcendent elixir you’ll ever experience. Move over holy water, Belvedere is here!

Follow the directions to the letter and you’ll enjoy the word cold in all its meanings. Unfeeling. Stoic. Mathematical. And at the end of a day from hell you can sign me up for un-feeling!

A word to the wise…sip cautiously. Too many tastes of perfection and un-feeling will be the last word to describe your morning.

Put on a dress and hook me up to the wine-drip, Sally! Mama’s got her CRAZY on!! Tonight is the auction. We’ve got 350 people coming and plan to raise $140,000.

I’ve got a temperature, my house looks like a homeless shelter, my husband isn’t talking to me, and my kids are watching “Cars”… but it’s all good, baby. It’s all good. You know what makes it that way?

It’s the gown and heels, my friend. The Gown. The Heels. The Makeup. The mysterious recent weight-loss. I’m high on flu and sympathy and dirty dishes fumes. And for some bizarre reason, life seems good. Strap me onto the fun wagon, I’m going OUT!

Post Script:
Great time had by all last night… We raised a record amount of money. My feet hurt from the gorgeous PINK high heels I stormed around in, but never was there a happier pinched feet gal in town. Also in the ensemble was 50’s dress with crinoline and appliqued pink roses…matching pink pearls and 50s style make-up (a la Ann-Margret). Sigh. I love Ann-Margret. Am now officially wracked by flu, but I don’t care. Memories of dancing, drinking, flirting, laughing carry me through….

Meanwhile, enjoy her: