Septima Zanobia, the beautiful martial queen, governed Syria in the 3rd century, exquisite fabrics draping in the date-scented wind as she rode to victory, conquering Claudius and reclaiming Egypt, her fertile birthright.
Zanobia employed an army of blind weavers, whose lack of sight translated into unparalleled craftsmanship. I explored the sensual twists and turns of their local bazaar and commissioned this coat from their youngest descendants - 12 year old boys with tiny fingers that weave mystical fabrics fit for a modern-day empress.
Zanobia the Mystical Coat (No. 4500). Heaviest goat's wool with distinctive floral and silk embellishment. A cacophony of color. Simply splendid.
Accessorize with a man's skull hanging from your fingers, or take a page from Zanobia's later years and marry off your daughter to your enemy to ensure a peaceful future. Wear this anywhere, and you're sure to do a little diplomacy of your own.
I realize that this may speak to a certain degree of engrained sexism, but I really want her to give me a hug. I'm pretty much letting myself be walked over by an ex right now, and I want her to give me big hug, then take me by the shoulders and say, "Girl, you are better than this." Because if HRC says it, it's true. Her expression here could make me believe anything, I think.
Also, I would like her to kick ass and take names. Diplomatically, of course. #hillaryclintonchina
@jigglyball: I don't think you'd say the same thing about Laura Bush. So maybe it's not sexist.
But, I will pull the big sister tone now, and say this. Jigglyball, you are a funny and smart woman. I always love your comments. I think you're a lot stronger than you think you are, you'll be fine by yourself and there are greener pastures out there than what that douche is offering. You can do better. #hillaryclintonchina
Oh Hillary,
Why am I smiling
And why do I sing?
Why does November
Seem sunny as spring?
Why do I get up
Each morning and start?
Happy and head up
With joy in my heart
Why is each new task
A trifle to do?
Because I am living
A life full of you.
[fyi- this is the rarely heard additional verse of Singin' in the Rain, not my own work. But the sentiment is real] #hillaryclintonchina
Also, Hillary distracts me and keeps me from writing papers. She's just so smart and amazing that I end up reading waaay too much about her. #hillaryclintonchina
OMG, this would be cruel, like a dog with a chew toy or a cat with a crippled, mentally retarded mouse. I AM FOR THIS. How much are the tickets and are they taking bets? #hillaryclinton
@SBJ: You stole that from my brain. Absolutely. Here we have a tiny little lying pea brain and here we have a smart smart smart accomplished woman. Discuss. Bwa ha ha ha ha.
Hillary has learned some of Obama's jujitsu -- sure, lets have that cup of coffee. #hillaryclinton
Maybe Hillary should take Palin with when she goes to Singapore! Then, Hillary can give her a pack of gum right when they get off the plane and tell Palin that local culture requires you chew lots of gum and then just drop the wad on the street.
We will never see that bitch again. #hillaryclinton
@TheUptightMidwesterner: You made me laugh out loud! My college roommate lived in Singapore for several years, so I heard all about the strict rules re: gum chewing. She would bring mega-packs of it with her when she went home for her younger siblings. #hillaryclinton
@Rooo sez BISH PLZ: I had the same thought! When she was elaborating I was hoping she'd say "yes, I'd love to sit down for a round of tequila shots." #hillaryclinton
Having coffee with Sarah Palin would be like going to see a really bad movie "ironically," and then 10 minutes in you realise there really is nothing funny about it, but you've already paid good money so you're stuck. #hillaryclinton
Clinton was my first choice for Pres, I have long been an admirer, but I think she seems remarkably well-suited as Secretary of State. She is so tactful, gracious and sharp.
Also, I would 'absolutely' love to see the undercover footage of that Clinton/Palin coffee meet-up. #hillaryclinton
@Penny: She is great as SOS because she is truly smart, capable and has a lifetime of political connections and relationships. She would have made a great prez, but I think it worked out for the best, because she seems to have accomplished 10x what Obama has just by working for him. If she were president, she would be stuck managing her image more than half the time.
p.s. How sweet would it be if she could just mentor Sarah Palin out of the Dark Ages? She is a great diplomat! #hillaryclinton
I *love* the subtle put-down. "I'm sure I'll see something while I'm in Beijing, and Shanghai, and Singapore..." subtext: "you know, because I'm the goddamn Secretary of State of the US and I have actual work to do, and you're just a failed governor with PR problems." #hillaryclinton
11/18/09
11/18/09
11/18/09
Zanobia's Coat
Septima Zanobia, the beautiful martial queen, governed Syria in the 3rd century, exquisite fabrics draping in the date-scented wind as she rode to victory, conquering Claudius and reclaiming Egypt, her fertile birthright.
Zanobia employed an army of blind weavers, whose lack of sight translated into unparalleled craftsmanship. I explored the sensual twists and turns of their local bazaar and commissioned this coat from their youngest descendants - 12 year old boys with tiny fingers that weave mystical fabrics fit for a modern-day empress.
Zanobia the Mystical Coat (No. 4500). Heaviest goat's wool with distinctive floral and silk embellishment. A cacophony of color. Simply splendid.
Accessorize with a man's skull hanging from your fingers, or take a page from Zanobia's later years and marry off your daughter to your enemy to ensure a peaceful future. Wear this anywhere, and you're sure to do a little diplomacy of your own.
11/18/09
11/18/09
11/16/09
11/16/09
Also, I would like her to kick ass and take names. Diplomatically, of course. #hillaryclintonchina
11/16/09
But, I will pull the big sister tone now, and say this. Jigglyball, you are a funny and smart woman. I always love your comments. I think you're a lot stronger than you think you are, you'll be fine by yourself and there are greener pastures out there than what that douche is offering. You can do better. #hillaryclintonchina
11/16/09
@jigglyball: Here's a hug for you! #hillaryclintonchina
11/16/09
11/16/09
11/16/09
Why am I smiling
And why do I sing?
Why does November
Seem sunny as spring?
Why do I get up
Each morning and start?
Happy and head up
With joy in my heart
Why is each new task
A trifle to do?
Because I am living
A life full of you.
[fyi- this is the rarely heard additional verse of Singin' in the Rain, not my own work. But the sentiment is real] #hillaryclintonchina
11/16/09
Also, Hillary distracts me and keeps me from writing papers. She's just so smart and amazing that I end up reading waaay too much about her. #hillaryclintonchina
11/16/09
11/16/09
11/15/09
11/15/09
Hillary has learned some of Obama's jujitsu -- sure, lets have that cup of coffee. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
We will never see that bitch again. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
11/15/09
The Secretary of State only gets to have coffee. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
11/15/09
11/15/09
11/15/09
Also, I would 'absolutely' love to see the undercover footage of that Clinton/Palin coffee meet-up. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
She is quite well-suited for SOS, however, you're right. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
p.s. How sweet would it be if she could just mentor Sarah Palin out of the Dark Ages? She is a great diplomat! #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
11/15/09
11/15/09
Yo. #hillaryclinton
11/15/09
11/15/09
no. #hillaryclinton