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Re: Who are your favorite female entrepreneurs?

weezie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:56:24 -0000

Oprah, of course. One could hardly come from more humble beginnings than those of a poor Black female growing up in Mississippi during the 50s and 60s. To rise to her status as arguably the most influential female in America is nothing short of astonishing. Her business acumen is spot on, but I most admire her creative philanthropy and the way she inspires and enables others to give as well.

Re: What holiday gifts are you excited about giving this year?

weezie — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:53:16 -0000

My best friend took her daughter and granddaughter Louisa to Disneyland last week for Louisa's 4th birthday; I was in Los Angeles visiting my daughter (who is Louisa's Godmother) and we joined them for a few days. I plan to make a photo book for my friend, her daughter, and my daughter online at Kodakgallery.com. They will be thrilled!

Re: Who in your own life would you give the title of “Hostess With the Mostess”?

weezie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:17:46 -0000

Sooo easy to answer - my fabulous friend Patti (Elegant Precious), who gives exquisite attention to every detail. She raises entertaining to a fine art. And her best gift is making every guest feel very, very special. I pride myself on my own hostessing skills, but it's only because I always think, "What would Patti do?".

Re: What have you done recently to make yourself feel proud?

weezie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:16:02 -0000

I painted a darn good egg in art class.

Re: What are you sensitive to?

weezie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:39:08 -0000

Smells, unkindness, grammar & punctuation, witticisms . . .

Re: Who were you in High School?

weezie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:21:24 -0000

I was the cute, funny girl who loved to party (although not slutty). I never considered myself part of the popular crowd (much more of a fringe/follower), but was surprised by a comment made at my 35th reunion that others considered me so. What I find very interesting is that I was never encouraged to be "the smart one", even though my parents and teachers must have known that I was capable of it.

Re: What is your favorite cultural activity that doesn’t cost money?

weezie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:49:19 -0000

I LOVE going through old cemeteries and looking at the statuary.

Re: How do you define your self worth?

weezie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:14:24 -0000

And I would never underestimate my dogs' admiration!

Re: How do you define your self worth?

weezie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:13:20 -0000

My self worth is defined by my ability to make others feel good about themselves, my intellect, and my sophisticated esthetic (Sophisticated Harmony here).

Re: What do you do to make yourself present in the moment?

weezie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:46:20 -0000

I don't know what this means!!! Where are you if you're NOT in the moment? I'm usually enjoying myself and paying attention to what I'm doing, unless I'm not. Am I always in the moment or never there? Ya'll help me out here.

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

weezie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:40:23 -0000

Linda - I also had the same concern, but it is quite comfortable to hold. I have slight arthritis in my hands and they get cramped after a while when I read; this hasn't happened with the Kindle. I thought I would miss the visceral feel of paper, but I don't. I've never become attached to any bookmarks (and, slap-on-the-wrist, tend to dogear on occasion) so I love the auto-bookmark feature.

Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

weezie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:45:17 -0000

Go on a medical mission trip.

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

weezie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:58:32 -0000

Of course mine have to do with books.
1) The Amazon Kindle I received from my husband for my birthday yesterday. The most amazing thing about this gift was that he thought it up and purchased it all on his own a month ago. He thinks that shopping for, buying, and wrapping presents is akin to Chinese Water Torture, so this was HUGE. It was even more incredible because I had called my daughter on Monday to tell her that I would love a Kindle for my birthday or Christmas.
2) For Christmas when I was 10 years old, my single, childless aunt sent me TEN Bobbsey Twins books. This was over-the-top munificence and (up until yesterday) has always been my answer when asked about my favorite gift.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

weezie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:21:20 -0000

1) My iPhone. Other than cook dinner, what does this wonderful toy NOT do?
2) Art Class. I spent the weekend gathering ideas to put on canvas. My aspirations probably exceed my talent, but maybe not. We'll see.

Re: Pearl Matteson asks: What have you stopped being curious about? And…what would be possible if you let yourself get curious again?

weezie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:30:44 -0000

I've lost my curiousity about what I would look like if I were 10...20...30...40 pounds thinner (it increases by decade). I only obsess about it now for health reasons - I want to be lithe enough to roll around on the floor with my future grandchildren.

Re: What legacy do you want to leave?

weezie — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:45:26 -0000

Ditto???

Re: Gina Trapani asks: What’s the best thing that’s going to happen to you tomorrow?

weezie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:04:05 -0000

May I pretend that this question was asked yesterday? Today I took my first ever art lesson. And I painted a pear. And it even looked like a pear. And it even looked like a pretty good pear. Who knew?

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

weezie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:20:36 -0000

I know Calyx & Corrola offers such. I also think Smith & Hawken have it. Neiman-Marcus offered it the year my Mom gave it to me, but I haven't seen it there recently. You should be able to find it in most of the floral/gardening catalogues. It's a wonderful gift.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

weezie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:27:46 -0000

It's fall, so right now I love mums in all their incarnations. In the winter I love pansies and johnny-jump-ups, the darker the better. Spring means tulips to me - all colors, all shapes. Old roses in the summer, fully opened and smelling divine. One year my mother gave me flowers-of-the-month for Christmas; it was one of the best gifts ever!

Sophisticated Harmony

Re: Mary Jaksch asks: What’s your best way of coping with stress?

weezie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:41:11 -0000

For a few minutes before I get up every morning, I lie in bed thinking about what the day holds, and how to make that all go smoothly. My daughter says that not dealing well with stress is one of my biggest faults, so I do all I can to avoid it. And avoidance is how I relieve it as well . . . I'll curl up with an escapist novel or go bake something.

Re: What kind of friend are you?

weezie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:51:09 -0000

I am my friends' biggest cheerleader. I am the orchestrator. I am the source for a book to read, a movie to see, or a party menu. I can make my friends see the funny side of most any situation. I am loyal to the bone and am usually up for any activity (as long as it doesn't make us sweat).

Re: What’s the best “how to dress right” tip that you know?

weezie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:48:16 -0000

1) Lipstick and a great pair of sunglasses can be all the makeup one needs
2) Shoes are an indicator that God loves us and wants us to be happy
3) A V-neckline (deep or shallow depending on body type) is universally flattering

Re: Weezie Fitzhugh: Sophisticated Harmony

weezie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:39:05 -0000

TV? What TV?

Re: Weezie Fitzhugh: Sophisticated Harmony

weezie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:38:22 -0000

How very nice of you to post - thank you so much. And you are spot on about the cohesive diversity (is that an oxymoron?) of carrieanddanielle.com. Isn't it fun?

Re: Weezie Fitzhugh: Sophisticated Harmony

weezie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:34:57 -0000

May I say the same to you after reading your profile this morning? I appreciate the kind words; as we are in the 5th month of a six-week remodel, your best wishes are very welcome!