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February 3, 2009 ·

How about this little surprise in the middle of the day?

Two posts in one day? Sheer madness.

I thought I’d take this chance to remind y’all (or to tell you for the first time if you happen to be new here) about the Allaccess blog.

It’s part of the reason that I get to go to the occasional fun womens’ event because heaven knows it’s not because I’m that cool or run in any kind of happening crowd.

I feel the above sentence is proof of that.

Anyway, I post over there every Tuesday and Friday and Sophie posts over there on Mondays and Thursdays. In between there are usually some other fun things going on and even the occasional giveaway.

Just thought you might want to check it out. You can click here or on the Allaccess button in my sidebar.

Y’all have a great evening.

I’m just going to sit back, watch American Idol and contemplate my true feelings on men wearing scarves.

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  1. Sara Whitlock

    February 3, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    I don’t think I’m for it. Especially not yellow. I’m trying to think what sort of cataclysmic event would get my husband to tie one around his neck…..

  2. gitz

    February 3, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    As Simon said (about the singing, not the men wearing scarves, but I think it applies): “It makes you seem self-indulgent. Ridiculous.”

  3. Dee

    February 3, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Um,no. Men and scarves… is nothing sacred for us girls anymore?

    And does it seem like there are a lot more tattoos, piercings and multi colored hair this year?

  4. Megan

    February 3, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    I would like to know your true feelings on men and scarves!

  5. Melissa

    February 3, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I saw that guy wearing the scarf and immediately told my husband that only women should be wearing scarves, and of course was thinking of you while saying it!

  6. Jill

    February 3, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I do love reading you and Sophie’s posts over there on All access….you two are quite a pair…men and scarves are like grandma’s in camo or plus size girls like me in low rise jeans…oh no! Not necessary.

  7. Gina

    February 3, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I need not contemplate my true feelings on men in scarves. It’s a negative. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

  8. Pam D

    February 3, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    I wonder how many people in the whole United States of America thought of you when they saw that guy in the scarf? Wow.. it boggles the mind. Not a hard thing to do with MY mind, but still…..

  9. Alissa

    February 3, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I’m trying to add the allaccess blog to my google reader, but everytime I enter the website into my subscription box, it comes up as BaptistBoard.com. Any idea why? I don’t know if you know anything about this, but it’s worth a try!

    Thanks

  10. Amy

    February 3, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    The only way a man should be wearing a scarf is if he is shoveling snow and/or the temperature is below 40 degrees…and it should be a neutral color…matching gloves optional but not necessary.

    Amy

  11. Laura @ Texas in Africa

    February 3, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    It’s because he’s wearing a girl scarf. Mens’ scarves are NOT that long, and are NOT meant to be tied that way. You should have P make a video.

  12. Marlo

    February 4, 2009 at 12:44 am

    Uh uh, NO WAY– men should not ever wear scarves. Ditto, on what Amy said.

  13. Dana

    February 4, 2009 at 1:46 am

    I saw the scarf and thought of you 🙂 I also thought – Hey if he can do it then I can too! I need to find me a scarf!

  14. Michelle

    February 4, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Men should NOT wear scarves. Plain and simple.

  15. Jennifer

    February 4, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Yah, he was good, but what’s with the yellow scarf?

    Did it have to be yellow?

  16. Jennifer Christine

    February 4, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    I have to put my two cents in here…I totally find it inappropriate for men to wear scarves UNLESS they wear them outside when it’s sub-zero degrees! 🙂
    Just had to write that. And YES, I did watch American Idol last night!
    God Bless!!!

  17. Marin

    February 4, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    So what is up with them kicking David Osmond off without even letting us listen to him sing??? Weird, just plain weird.

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