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Re: JOY of the Day!: In my heart forever. RIP Ted. 04/16/2015

ellen — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:11:21 -0000

Sending you and your crew so much love. We loved Ted, too.

Re: JOY of the Day!: Z+Fee Wednesday HOLD ON!!!

ellen — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:16:01 -0000

Mama Africano - I just love love love your blog. I read it on sad days and happy days and in between days and days that I just need a little oomph. Thank you, a thousand times, thank you.

Re: Why do you think Caitlin should be sent to SXSW?

ellen — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:57:54 -0000

Caitlin's general joy is infectious, and she's unforgettable! She's a rad designer that lives and breathes what SXSW is all about - seeing all that's new and growing in the design/digital/social space. She's also a team player, so she'll bring lots of great info and ideas back to VML for our clients!

Re: Race Recap: the 2013 Chicago Marathon.

ellen — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:45:10 -0000

So proud of you lady!!!

Re: http://frangry.com/post/32889732222

ellen — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:47:40 -0000

Hey Frangry - I'm having this surgery on Oct 17th. Any tips? I'm single - my mom is coming to be my 'caregiver' for 10 days, then I'm on my own. Have the same deal - torn labrum, partially detached bicep tendon. I'm a bit freaked out and trying to track down as much info as possible. And the name of your icing contraption would be awesome too.

Thanks!

Re: 60 to Sexy: New challenges. Not the good kind.

ellen — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:33:27 -0000

I have hypothyroidism as well. I've been on meds for over 4 years now. It's Hashimoto's, and it's hereditary. All of the women on my mom's side of the family have it, my cousin and I just ended up with it in our twenties as opposed to in our 40's so, yay us. It's a pain in the ass, and it'll take you awhile to get regulated and on the right dosage of synthroid. I recommend eating Brazil nuts - 1-2 a day until you can get the synthroid on board. I still take 2 a day even though I'm on Tirosint (brand name), and it has really really helped. Thyroid shit is fucking crazy - esp for women b/c is screws with so many hormones, your memory, your fertility, your hair/skin, metabolism, sleep cycle, fatigue...the list goes on and on. I asked my endocrinologist about holistic stuff, and there's excellent research to support the benefits of selenium that Brazil nuts provide. Happy to talk about some of the other things I've learned via email.

As for the soreness, I hate to say it but when i'm most sore, I get on the treadmill for at least half an hour. No incline, just walk, get your blood moving through your muscles and get them warm so they can push some of the byproduct buildup out. Then stretch, but eeeeasy stretch don't push don't force it. And ditto on the aspirin.

Re: Weight, weight. Don’t tell me.

ellen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:24:22 -0000

Proud of you. Seriously, seriously proud.

Re: 60 to Sexy: Pre Summer 60toSexy feeler

ellen — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:06:27 -0000

I'll bite.

Re: Oscar Night

ellen — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:42:00 -0000

Great googly moogly these are gorgeous!

Re: garlichpress

ellen — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:26:51 -0000

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!! So excited for y'all!!!

Re: “It still took years for me to let go of learned... | The Real Katie West

ellen — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:58:57 -0000

Katie - this Bell Hooks quote just gutted me. She sums up so much about the last few years of my relationship history, that I'm currently working though, in so few words it's staggering. It's honest, it's clean, and she owns that it was a behavior and a choice. Thanks for sharing this.

Re: xo+m: veronique pozner, mother of newtown victim noah pozner, on the new shape of her life

ellen — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:11:01 -0000

This was such a hard, hard read. And of course I immediately started crying. Thanks for sharing it - it's absolutely important.

Re: Extra! Extra!

ellen — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:35:01 -0000

I just picked up the issue this week b/c I heard your lovely face was in it! Hope you and Kevin are doing well! Miss you kids.

Re: love after love | derek walcott

ellen — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:32:34 -0000

I love this so much.

Re: http://rhapsodyinj.tumblr.com/post/35123434646

ellen — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:18:16 -0000

This really is the best. Really.
And now I'm fired up.

Re: Paris is for Lovers

ellen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:18:00 -0000

Oh man - these are some of my favorites! I love love love the last one - it's just so y'all. Miss you kids.

Re: I love hats, yes I do.

ellen — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:08:12 -0000

What's your preference between the Barca slouch & the Steven Alan cashmere beanie? I've been looking at the SA beanie for awhile, but I like the slouch you posted as well.

Re: Frustration, Relief and the Refrain of Fat Ladies Everywhere.

ellen — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:06:22 -0000

Are you having thyroid issues? Get thee to an endocrinologist that specializes in women - possibly one that works with your gyno. Let me know if that's what's up - I've been on meds for a few years now (and took a 2 year break from that and birth control due to hormone shit). But now I've been back on for 6 months and feel humanish again. Don't feel sorry for yourself - thyroid shit and too little testosterone can make you depressed. It's all about the chemicals baby.

Re: Beauty Buzz: Tubing Mascara This one isn’t... - You're Just Gorgeous!

ellen — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:03:34 -0000

Clinique's Lash Power formula has been my go-to now for 5 years and it's of the 'tubescent' variety. I love it and it's a staple in my make-up bag!

Re: Style by Chelsa • Faking a tan is easy as long as you have the right...

ellen — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:10:24 -0000

Can you please do a blush tutorial? I tried to pick up on your tricks so hard in this video, but I think a little blush vid would go along way toward teaching the rest of us to get the perfect blended flush. Thanks!

Re: My Pre-Beach Prep: Guest Blogger

ellen — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:38:08 -0000

What color is that Revlon lipstick?

Re: http://rhapsodyinj.tumblr.com/post/24470704947

ellen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:48:13 -0000

i love you.

Re: http://christmasgorilla.com/post/19545049632

ellen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:50:30 -0000

Happy happy belated birthday, friend.

Re: http://live-to-the-point-of-tears.tumblr.com/post/20172939774

ellen — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:21:06 -0000

Fucking nostalgia overload today. First, Peaches'n'Cream Barbie and now this. I really want to be 8 again.

Re: http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/post/12600961384

ellen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:50:21 -0000

Hey hot mama - what little bustier/body shaper are you sporting in the last shot? Hope you and Kevin are well! Miss y'all.