Oasis Feature: Moi en Mieux- Me but Better
What a perplexing dilemma! I ignored my invitation to attend Willow Manor's Annual Ball until this morning!
Suddenly, I'm in a fashion frenzy; I'm looking for appropriate party wear and trying on identities. I took inspiration from Clarika's song Moi en Mieux as I attempted to find a new kind of me to attend this most auspicious blogger event. (Thank you Lala Ema of My Castle in Spain for introducing me to this poetic and quirky musician.) Should I go as Marilyn Monroe? No a little too flirty! (What was I thinking?)
Or perhaps I might attempt to imbue-emote- express Grace Kelly's poised elegance?
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Oh Madame Grace- to reach those heights of style...sigh- alas and alack-not today. I need to be more grounded if I am to arrive on time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I know just the person who can take on the challenge of an out of sorts and tarty moi- our dear Miss Katherine Hepburn.
Oh yes, that is me elegantly splayed on the manor floor! (I hope Willow doesn't mind!)
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The effort of selecting identities can be exhausting! And wouldn't Katherine have the nerve to sit on the carpeted floor and just catch her breath! Indeed!
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But now I've skipped ahead! I didn't tell you about my date dilemma.
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Who could I find on such late notice?(I RSVP-ed at number 70!)
Setting aside my married beau, I'm left with the two handsome standbys, dear Cary Grant and charming Jimmy Stewart.
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Who will be my leading man?
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~~~~~~~~~~~Now Mr. Grant can be romantically captivating
...but sometimes I just want to capture him! It's my independent streak, I'm sure.
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That leaves Mr. Stewart...hum...so affable and lovable...but that incredibly cute pooka, Harvey,
just might want to tag along-and we all know how that turns out!
Of course you know that I arrived on my own! I loved the ball! And next time, I will remember to Répondez s'il vous plaît-er-rather- it will please me to respond much earlier!
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Here I am still in my alter-ego identity -
considering life and celebrity balls.
I must admit that I do so enjoy sitting here knitting and reflecting -until my next project!
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Would you like to listen to Clarika? Here is a YouTube version of the singer and the song.
I'm off to see all of you blog party-goers at your version of the ball! (Click on Willow Manor link to view the lists of participants.)
