Barack Obama

by Stephanie Daga 
www.blushpretty.com 

It’s the catchy phrase being used everywhere … even Barack Obama recently remarked how the beautiful first lady was entitled to it.  Madonna has it, Kelly Ripa has it, and that girl at your gym who does biceps curls for days on end has it as well … “the right to bare arms!”  read more...

Amidst a flurry of bongo drumming, schoolboy catcalls, old lady smiles, and uproarious chanting, Torontonians watched Barack Obama take the oath of office at Bloor Cinema this morning.

Infectious energy and inspiration filled the place to the rafters, as people of all ages, colours, and countries of origin crammed into the theatre. Organizers attempted to ask people to leave the aisles, but spectators stayed put-a healthy vibe of freedom and celebration filled the air. As speakers stepped up to the microphone, the audience shouted for them to sit down-and let them watch the show. There was no time for stodgy speeches of thanks-this was a party. read more...

Celebrate the historic inauguration of the first African American President with some freedom food. read more...

Last night began like any other mid-week fall evening. I opened the fridge, heated up some leftover rice and marched downstairs to watch the news. As the polls started to come in, a wave of energy lit from within. A sudden realisation emerged, 'Oh no, we shouldn't be inside - this is pivotal, this is history, this is one of those moments in our life that we will recall with accuracy in twenty years.' read more...

The great debate started a month ago, (actually three months ago – but that's just embarrassing) - what to be for Halloween?

Why does it always happen that we have over ambitious ideas and then three days before Halloween the panic sets in and (once again) we end up tearing through Value Village trying on ragged housecoats, children's apparel, neon wedges and ski jackets assuming we will find 'the' costume, all the while waving at ex-friends and neighbours that we sort of know. Sigh. read more...

Maybe it’s the orange mystery punch that makes your legs tingle, but there’s something spookily superb about Halloween. Just when nothing seemed scarier than your Thanksgiving leftover family rage, this wicked rules-free slutfest reminds us mere mortals how holidays should be: drug-fuelled, full-mooned (you know what I mean), novelty costume-clad and drenched in fake blood. And what’s even creepier than your Lindsay Lohan costume? This week’s 13 celebrity truths scarier than any spooky Halloween story… read more...