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Pearl is the birthstone of June, and pearls (faux, freshwater, or cultured), always look cool and classic. They're one of my favorite things to wear when the weather heats up. A strand, or several, dresses up even the most simple outfit. Unfortunately, the nacre (or natural pearl) is porous, and fragile. Sweat, skin flakes, and environmental factors can dull and damage the lustre. You can't clean pearls with the same, often harsh chemicals you might use on metals or most gemstones, so you either have to spring for special (and pricey) pearl cleaner, or try my helpful hint: (read on)
Back in April, I reviewed a tasty trio of dental care toothpastes: Crest Nature's Expressions by Proctor & Gamble in our What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column: http://www.advicesisters.net/WWarchives/wwapril07.html
As a toothpaste, Crest Nature's Expressions mixes the successful and popular Crest formula, with naturally-sourced ingredients such as peppermint oil, lemon peel or green tea extract that are "minimally processed" to keep the natural aspects strong.
However, toothpaste is one of the few household items that is gentle enough to clean a pearl. In face, the new gel-type formula whitening formula toothpastes gently remove stains from teeth...so why not from pearls?
The pearls I planned to wear today seemed a bit dull, and not quite as lustrous as they once were. Since I had a tube of Crest Nature's Expressions toothpaste in my bathroom, that's what I used to clean them. Some jewelery experts say to use a soft toothbrush on your pearls, but I simply gently rubbed the toothpaste over the pearls, then washed it off, and patted the pearls dry with a hand towel. The results were astounding! The pearls literally glowed as if they were brand new! This works on any type of pearl--even glass beads covered with a mother-of-pearl nacre. A few seconds ..and a little bit of toothpaste, is all it takes to bring your precious pearls back to life. Of course, do use it on your teeth, too!
Summer is the perfect time to relax and read a couple of good books. The latest Advice Sisters Enews has reviews of 10 of the latest-and-greatest new titles from major publishing companies. If you haven't signed up for the free, bi-monthly Advice Sisters Enews, you're also missing fashion and events reviews, tips, guest experts, and news about the Advice Sisters. You can sign up at: http://www.advicesisters.net/thankyou.html and the latest edition will be delivered right to your in-box.
Put some of these new books in your beach or travel bag, or enjoy them on a lazy, hazy, Summer weekend. The Advice Sisters have also started a book lovers bulletin board at: http://advicesisters.net/simplemachinesforum Feel free to promote your own book as well, if you are an author!
Here are the 10 titles featured in the Advice Sisters Summer Enews:
Deadly Advice by Roberta Isleib (Berkley Prime Crime 2007)
What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman (William Morrow 2007)
How to Kill a Guy in 10 Days by Kayla Perrin and Brenda Mott (Avon A, 2007)
The Manual-A True Bad Boy Explains How Men Think, Date, and Mate and What Women Can Do to Come Out on Top by Steve Santagati (Crown Publishers, 2007)
For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing by Samara O'Shea (Harper Collins, May 200& )
The Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlon (Harper June 2007)
Lying in Weight: The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Adult Women by Trisah Gura (Harper Collins, 2007)
The Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet For Total Body Wellness (Thomas Nelson, 2007) by Dr. Aaron Tabor and Suzanne Tabor,
Damage Control, Edited by Emma Forrest (Avon A June 2997
The Five Minute Face by Carmindy (Harper Collins May 2007)
Sweets & Savories @ Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Bendels
"Before I got into the chocolate business, I used to enjoy Ben & Jerry's and other sweets," Alison Nelson of Alison Nelson's Chocolate bar told me last night at the opening of the new Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel last night. "Now, my poor daughter opens the refrigerator, and there's just spinach and vegetables," she confessed. Perhaps that's why there are sweets, but also savories, on the menu at the chic, Bendel's Chocolate Bar dining location. That's Alison, in the photo to the left.
The opening celebration last night featured a few samples of both sides of the menu. For the adult sweet tooth there were rich, moist, cake-y brownies with a naughty hint of hot spice, and glossy truffles with a variety of fillings in milk and bittersweet chocolate. For the savory set, large, white bowls of mixed, pitted olives, mounds of cheese cubes, and little pickles and cornichons. According to Alison, what makes this Chocolate Bar location a bit different from the others is that they are serving alcoholic beverages at the Bendels location including beer (Brooklyn Beer is one) and wine. A signature, non-alcoholic treat is the iced chocolate, served last night, as least, as single-chug, shots. Rich and creamy, it's chocolate milk shoppers will crave, after wearing their feet and their credit cards at Bendels. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area. The photos I have of the menu are too large for this blog, but here's a piece:
The yummy restaurant/bar is located on the third floor atrium. It's a grown-up candy store where you can purchase sophisticated sweets to take home (in elegant, brown and orange packaging), but it's also a rest-stop for weary shoppers and a restaurant in which to have a simple and social meal in a unique setting. The space is sophisticated, light and airy, but still relatively intimate. A large center serving counter is flanked by mod-looking, ivory leather, banquette seating and tables, which give diners a view of the chocolate-laden counters and shelves. More seating is available outside in the atrium area, allowing shoppers a view of the atrium and a peek at the lingerie department.
Of course, Bendel's is a fashionable retail establishment, and it is fitting that the wait staff is exclusively attired in chic, cap sleeve mini dresses by one of Bendel’s favorite designers, Stacey Bendet for Alice + Olivia.
If you are not a Bendel's shopper, you will be tempted by this legendary department store, but the Chocolate Bar will quickly become a place tourists will want to stop to take a little break, and it's a fun place to treat yourself if you're in the area. If you're not, and you're wondering whether it's worth the trip to Henri Bendel's at 712 Fifth Avenue between 55th and 56th Street just for the food, your decision may clear when you learn that The Chocolate Bar has won numerous awards, including:
Winner Shecky’s 2006 New York City Best Chocolate Fix: Chocolate Bar Winner of 2 Citysearch 2005 Shopping Awards: “Best Gourmet Store” & “Best West Village Shop” Winner Citysearch Best Hot Chocolate: Chocolate Bar Winner 2006 Crain’s “40 Under 40”: Alison Nelson, Founder & Owner Timeout New York 2004 Eat Out Award Winner: “Best Chocolate Store” Winner 2005 Gourmet News “20 Under 40”: Alison Nelson, Founder & Owner Winner 2005 Gourmand World Cookbook Award Chocolate Bar: Recipes and Entertaining Ideas For Living The Sweet Life Winner 2003 New York Daily News Best Holiday Sampler: Chocolate Bar Finalist: 2003 London Design Awards: Chocolate Bar Packaging
Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Bendels is the perfect place to bond with your buddies, and even your kids. Take your best friend for a treat and make a sweet memory!
On June 14-17th, the devoted RV and trailer set dutifully set up camp at the G.D.S. FAIRGROUNDS in tranquil little town of Newfoundland, Pa, for the 11th Annual Pocono Bluessgrass Festival, hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys. The mostly geriatric group were still hooting, hollering, and enthusiastic, when we arrived for the last three bands on Sunday afternoon. One, the much touted James King Band, was running late, the Mill Creek Boys (including a very female, blonde, banjo player-see photo) and the Cabin Fever Band (close harmonies and a gospel set in the morning) had to play double-duty until James King finally took the stage for the last 1 1/2 hours of the festival.
Having attended Stevie Nicks at Jones Beach earlier in the week, and then the Neville Brothers in Prospect Park (with the bennies of sponsor seats from relatives), I found the low-key, low-budget, bring-your-own seating, drinks and grub a refreshing change, actually. The "shed" offered some shelter from rain and sun, and a sawdust floor. There was a 4-H stand selling ice cream and milshakes, a coffee wagon, a hot dog/hamburger wagon, and a few vendors selling "biker" duds, skull and crystals, knockoff "cowboy" hats and handbags, and little "crafty" gifts. But for just $35.00 for the entire weekend, a family could park their van or RV, and listen to bluegrass music until the sun had set. Here's the lineup.
THURSDAY 6:00 - Heavy Traffic 6:45 - Lost Ramblers 7:30 - Fiddle Contest 9:05 - Heavy Traffic 9:45 - Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
FRIDAY 12:00 - Lost Ramblers 1:00 - Like Father Like Son 2:00 - Chester Johnson & the Foggy Mountain Boys 3:00 - Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys 4:00 - Heavy Traffic 5:00 - Like Father Like Son 6:00 - Mark Miklos & the Raritan Valley Ramblers 7:00 - Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys 8:00 - Chester Johnson & the Foggy Mountain Boys 9:00 - Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
SATURDAY 12:00 - Jam Contest Winners 1:00 - Cabin Fever Band 2:00 - Mill Creek Boys 3:00 - Lost Ramblers 4:00 - Louie Setzer & the Appalachian Mtn Boys 5:00 - Blue Ridge Mountain Boys 6:00 - Chester Johnson & the Foggy Mountain Boys 7:00 - Mark Miklos & the Raritan Valley Ramblers 8:00 - Louie Setzer & the Appalachian Mtn Boys 9:00 - Like Father Like Son
SUNDAY 10:00 - Mill Creek Boys 10:50 - Cabin Fever Band 11:40 - James King Band 12:30 - Mill Creek Boys 1:20 - Cabin Fever Band 2:05 - James King Band
There were plenty of festival-goers carrying guitars, mandolins, and banjos. There was a fiddle contest. The live bands hailed from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Oklahoma. Even if you're not a real fan of roots music, there's something about the sound of the close harmonies and toe-tapping rhythms that makes you pay attention. The themes of loss, heartbreak, and poverty are not cheery, but the songs still make you smile. The older folks were yelling out requests (eg. "The Bed By The Window") and the few little kids in evidence were running around chasing insects. All in all, it was a most pleasant way to spend a few hours, or an entire weekend.
My Stevie Nicks/Chris Isaak Post, copyright considerations-please read
If you have viewed anything I have created for the Advice Sisters online publications over the past 14 (nearly 15) years, you kmow that I am not just a life & career expert, I'm a freelance writer and author of several non-fiction, self help books.
Last week I posted a rather lengthy review of the Stevie Nicks/Chris Isaak concert at Jones Beach. I had hoped that fans, and perhaps the performers themselves, would find the review interesting, well written, useful. And, when the post started appearing on fanzblogs, I had no problem with that at all, until I discovered that a number of these blogs lifted the entire piece and posted it as theirs without ANY attribution to me or this blog, whatsoever. This is simply stealing.
Long ago, I realized that the Internet wasn't quite as tightly regulated as print publishing, and I also realized that it is a wonderful way for people to share ideas and information, network with one another, and get to know my work as a writer. However, there are still rules of "Netiquette" and legal ones of copyright law that must be observed online. Too many people think they that if they can "right click and save" something or simply copy it and paste it, it should be theirs for the taking.
Last year I created a myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/alisonsadvice with information about copyrights, because so many people were taking entire articles and other pieces of my work without any concern or regard. There are obviously people reading my blog (thank you) and I appreciate your attention, but please remember that writers make their living from getting paid, and from the exposure they receive. If you take my stuff without linking to it, mentioning where it is from, getting my permission, and not even using my name as the author, you are stealing my property. As a writer, I find this pretty upsetting.
Since some of you feel frisky enough to continue stealing my work, I have this to say:
"I have been working as an online professional writer and publisher for a long time. Please enjoy all my web content, link to my web sites and my blog, and hook up with me on myspace.com. If you want to use something I've written without linking to it and you really want the entire thing, I might be inclined to offer limited rights to you to use it on your blog or web site or elesewhere, for modest compensation (or maybe even for free in some cases). All I ask is that if you want to do more than link to my work, ASK MY PERMISSION, FIRST and then credit me properly on your site. You can link or send any of these blog posts appropriately through this blog.
The content I create from my own brain is unique to me, and it is very valuable to me. That's why I spent the time, effort and money to protect it with a copyright. If you aren't sure what a copyright is, read on:
A copyright helps people protect their (intellectual) property (the things they personally create). If you see a copyright notice and/or the letter "C" in a little circle that means it is protected by copyright law. You can't legally use it unless you get permission from the person who owns the copyright. If you copy photos, text or anything else off my online sites or any other with a copyright notice, you are stealing it. Please let others know about copyrights and help make the net a great place for everyone to be. Thank you. Alison Blackman Dunham aka. Advice Sister Alison"
It's hard to be an opening act for a superstar, especially one as famous as Stevie Nicks. No matter how good you are as a performer, the audience has paid to see the headliner, and they are waiting for your act to end so the headliner can begin. At Jones Beach Theater last night, as temperatures dipped into the low 60's (perhaps the 50's with the brisk wind chill),Chris Isaak caught every one's attention. It was not only cold, but the orchestra section was flooded calf-deep in water. Nearly all of the high-priced orchestra ticket holders huddled in the VIP tent, with many more concert-goers staying put in their cars (or waiting to get into and out of the parking lot--a process that seemed stupidly sluggish) until it was time for Stevie Nicks to perform. Mr. Isaak (who my husband thinks looks like a young Lindsey Buckingham and I think channels James Dean and Elvis), seemed unfazed, and charmed the crowd that filtered slowly in.
Joking that he had once played "in shoe stores," (my personal trainer, former NFL football player Carl Ditmars, recalls that Isaak once played a gig in Ditmars' garage,) Issac is no newcomer, having released nine albums and has been nominated for two Grammy awards. This tour with Stevie Nicks should win him a whole lot of new fans. Isaak is not only a a very personable performer, but his style is a bit of Roy Orbison and a bit of Buddy Holly, with a bit of Memphis "Sun Studios" mixed in. He's "rockabilly most modern." Last night he wore a turquoise suit with white, rhinestone-studded diamonds, probably designed by Manuel. Getting personal with the audience, Isaak rolled up his designer pants and waded barefoot through the water, all the way to the top sections of the stadium. Once back on stage, he invited the cold, wet audience closest to him to perch on the side of the stage to stay dry. He even bantered with a woman who jumped onstage to show off her dancing "talents." We were (almost) sorry when his set ended, and it was time for Stevie Nicks. He worked his way through about an hour of country, rock and rockabilly numbers including the haunting song, "Wicked Game," showing his versatility, and enchanting the audience See video
After a brief set up and sound check, it was finally time for Stevie Nicks to take the stage. She arrived, in a burst of bright stage lights. "This is probably the most clothes I've worn onstage in more than 20 years" the obviously freezing Stevie Nicks joked. The majority of the audience however, mostly inadequately dressed for the weather, might have been envious of the singer's multiple layers of vintage velvet: coat, shawl, hat, scarf, and gloves. As a brisk wind whipped the streamers on her microphone, Ms. Nicks warmed up the audience's hearts at least, with an opener of "Stand Back," followed by other favorites such as "Dreams." I didn't make notes of the entire play list for the evening, but I think it's fairly standard for this, her "Crystal Visions" tour (promoting album of the same name): "Stand Back" "Dreams" "If Anyone Falls in Love" "Rhiannon" "Enchanted" "Sorcerer" "Gold Dust Woman" "I Need To Know" "Landslide" "Fall From Grace" "Still of the Night" "Edge of Seventeen" (encore) "Rock and Roll" "Beauty and the Beast"
It was virtually impossible in all those clothes for Stevie to do her trademark "whirls." Unlike her younger days and and more energetic (naturally- induced or not) performances, last night's performance was pretty low key. Nicks mianly stood in place, trying to keep her hat on her blonde hair, and hugging the microphone stand. It could have just been that Ms. Nicks was just cold (a fact she mentioned several times). It also could be that finally, the eternally youthful Ms. Nicks has just slowed down...a bit.
In reviewing some video of Stevie Nicks in years' past (here is a 1983 video of "Stand Back") it appears that despite the frenetic whirling and gesticulating that made her riviting in those days, Ms. Nicks was often singing with a vacant expression, in a world of her own. Last night she seemed to really connect with the audience, and was aware of what she was doing, and why. True, now her musical arrangements keep the notes in an easier, middle range, and she can't belt them out like she used to, but there's still that sweet vibrato in her voice, and her ageless look of an ocean gypsy. Perhaps this legendary star who has spent so many decades as a performer, is free to broadcast a peaceful maturity. She no longer has to be a "vision" but to simply,to be herself. (more recent video from the ELLEN Show of "Stand Back")
By the end of the last song at Jones Beach, the audience was visibly shaking under makeshift tents of blankets (some covered with pet hair--obviously pulled from the trunks of cars as a last resort to stay warm), or with their arms wrapped around each other. They were enthusiastic, and virtually no one left. Still, the unexpected cold spell sapped the overall energy level, especially considering the magnitude of Nicks, one of the most successful female artists in rock history. At the very end of the night, Nicks thanked the audience for sticking with her throughout the years, and throughout the concert. She said "this renews my faith in music." Actually, her graceful performance might just have renewed her fan's faith in her.
No alcohol served, paltry concessions, and inadequate bathroom facilities (not to mention the unpredictability of the weather) don't make Jones Beach my first choice to hear a concert. On a good night, I'm told you can smell the brine-y air, and enjoy a beautiful evening listening to great music under the stars. In the original design, the theater had a "moat" and the stage was actually on the ocean and separated from the beach. Performers could be brought to the stage by boat. Last night, boats would have been useful for those in the orchestra. Despite the negatives, the sightlines are good, and the sound quality is excellent--well balanced, clear, amazingly sharp for an open air arena. I could clearly hear all of the instruments without any distortion, even Ms. Nicks' tambourine, even though I was sitting high above the stage.
The Jones Beach Theater originally opened in 1952, designed to specifications provided by Robert Moses, who also created Jones Beach State Park. In 1991 and 1992, under contract from concert promoter Ron Delsener, the was extensively renovated, with the additional of a second level and then again in 1998 to a third level. It now has 15,000 seats and bears the sponsorship of Nikon.
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Recently, I read a post from an inquiring person who wanted to hear from (and I quote) "everyday women over 50 who don't feel as beautiful as they used to and want advice from older women on how, when their looks started to fade, they were able to still feel sexy, beautiful and fabulous...even with wrinkles and all! "
The query went on to say: "Just because guys may not be trying to whistle at you on the street anymore, it doesn't mean you aren't sexy or beautiful..."
My first reaction was "is this a joke?" Then I realized it must have been launched by someone quite young, ho has been trained to believe that at middle age, women simply become "sexless, unappetizing" beings. But interestingly, the responses (and there were quite a few) ranged from "well, thank heavens I'm not old, like near 40, so I don't have to worry about this yet," to: "I'm over 50 and this is a bunch of sterotypical bull," to: "What has age got to do with being sexy or attractive in the first place?"
Although men also have issues with ageism and looking older, the real burden to look "hot" and "young," is placed on women.
What's your take on this? Is someone over 40 or 50 or (yikes!) 60+ automatically bound to beocome a frumpy, eldery, unsexy woman who is only good as a Mom" or "Grandma?" Is this just an old-fashioned notion that sterotypes (and dooms) several generations of women? Is it something else?
I'd really like to keep the discussion going here and on the The Advice Sisters Bulletin Boards because it is an issue every woman faces. If you are under 40, leave your comments and ask questions? Are you fearful of aging? Are you doing things to stop the aging process even if you are well under 30? Is there real life after 50 or 60? If you are over 40, do you feel invisible or unattractive? What has mid-life taught you about the aging process? leave your comments, and please provide some "wisdom" to the young-uns.
As a teenager, I thought if I used baby oil and baked in the sun, that I too, would get that "California girl" tan that looks golden, and perfect. Alas, with light, freckled skin that burns in an instant, the closest I ever got to tan was a nasty (and dangerous) shade of red.
Men want to look tan, too. Some use bronzing powders, but many guys think that's too "makeup-y." Instead, they're embracing self-tanning products. Once you apply these lotions, they don't wash off. In our June What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion Review Column suggest that a good Father's Day gift for a dad who would like to look tan and healthy, but probably wouldn't know how to start, if the Self Tanner With Anti-Aging Complex from Anthony Logistics $28.00 2.5 oz. This one helps moisturize a man's skin while the foolproof formula lets a man darken gradually without streaks. If you're a guy trying this for the first time, don't worry...it's gradual and it's not drastic, so you can't mess it up! This self-tanning product also has a ton of anti-aging ingredients to help reduce fine lines and improve a man's complexion. Key ingredients include self-tanners DHA (to give you results in 1-3 hours) and ETH (to provide continued results over 8-16 hours); a complex of extracts of fruit acids (to remove dead skin cells and help retexturize skin); peptides (to help erase fine lines, while firming and brightening the complexion; apple fruit extracts (to smooth and soothe sensitive skin), plus green tea. Guys, the more you use this, the deeper your tan will get (within limits). Whether you use it twice a day, daily, or just now and then, the color is always under your control.
Prescriptives Sunsheen $27.004.2 fl. oz is the type of product both men and women will like. The tote-able, coppery tube with flip top, and the one-color-fits all, self-tanner gives skin a gradual tan in about 24 hours. You'll get deeper color with each application. A nice thing about this one is that it doesn't just lie there looking boring and blah--it has a bit of a sheen to it, so your skin looks healthy and glowing from the first application to the last! More importantly, it also has SPF 15, to help protect you from the sun's damaging rays, as self-tanners give you the look of tanned skin, but they do not protect you on their own. The broad spectrum SPF is yet another reason to use it. The oil-free formula means you won't break out from it at the beach--another plus.
SELF-TANNING TIPS: Your "tan" won't be smooth if you skin isn't. EXFOLIATE before applying a self tanner (that means the guys, too). As with bronzing powders and gels, don't try to go too dark--it won't look right with the rest of your body. At the most, go a shade or two darker than your real skin. Make sure you have the time to do the job right--you don't want to suddenly look at the clock, realize you're late, and have to dash out when the tanner isn't quite dry (it could leave quite a mess on your clothes, not to mention blotches on your body). Be sure you read the directions carefully, and follow them. Wash hands with soap and water immediately after use. In most cases, the more you use a modern self-tanner, the deeper the color will get. *watch our Summer July/August What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column up in early July, for more Prescriptives products.
***BRONZERS AND SELF-TANNERS DO NOT PROTECT YOU FROM THE SUN'S DAMAGING RAYS UNLESS THE PRODUCTS SPECIFICALLY SAY THAT THEY HAVE SPF PROTECTION IN THEM. YOU MAY LOOK TAN, BUT YOU ARE AT JUST AS MUCH RISK FOR SUN DAMAGE AS SOMEONE WHO IS PALE. PLEASE APPLY PRODUCTS WITH SUNBLOCK BEFORE GOING OUTSIDE NO MATTER HOW "TAN" YOU LOOK!!!
*check this blog in the coming days for more gift ideas for Father's Day that beat the old tools and tie, idea!
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115 ideas for Dads, Grads, Weekends Hosts, and yourself
Wondering what to get Dad for Father's Day besides the usual tie and socks? Running yourself ragged getting a unique gift for graduations, weddings, showers, and weekend hosts? Wondering what's new to update your beauty and fashion routine this Summer?
The Advice Sisters What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion Review column for June, 2007 has more than 112 individual reviews offering the best-of-the-best in beauty, fashion, fragrance, and even sun protection at http://www.advicesisters.net/whatworkscol3.html Even if you're not in the market for anything at all, check out the TIPS throughout the columns, including some basics about how to use bronzers. You'll be glad you did!
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Alison Blackman Dunham, aka. "Advice Sister Alison, " is a life & career expert, online advisor, columnist and image consultant. "The Advice Sisters®" are credited with bringing the advice genre online!
ALISON: "I believe that most people have the capacity within themselves to create better, more successful, and happier lives. All they need is good advice, good information, motivation plus a bit of inspiration. That's what you'll find in the Advice Sisters® online publications including my blog, the Advice Sisters' web site:(advicesisters-dot-net), and our monthly "What Works" Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion reviews and bi-monthly Ezine.
Please visit and take advantage of all the things the Advice Sisters Online Publications have to offer! Meanwhile, I wish you love, success and happiness--Alison"
