Gossip Girls

Gossip Girls

A man once said to me that talking about PEOPLE is the lowest form of conversation but talking about IDEAS is the highest form of conversation.

My first thought: only a MAN would believe such tripe! Women know the truth: there is nothing more important than discussions about our children, husbands, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and in-laws. Who in HIS right mind would exchange gold for brass???

Well, a man, obviously.

I had the great pleasure of spending the morning at my good friend Sara's home helping under the guise of "cleaning out the china cabinent." I have to admit, she knows me well. The prospect of fondling dishes is exciting to me, and I was instantly (embarrasingly) game. I would like to report that we spoke of great authors & literary works, that we discussed relevant issues of global warming & its economic impact on the future, the political state of affairs in our community, and the code of morality that is missing in today's youth. High minded & high brow, our conversation was NOT.... but oh, was it ever JUICY!!!

However, the best part of the morning was spent in the company of Sara's darlin' daughter, LC. She is absolutely delightful! Full of hugs and stories and giggles. It was a thrill to see her pink room and to meet her hamster Daphne who lives in a pink cage, and to eat lunch with someone who says, "Sit beside of me Donna Boyd!" I am her dedicated acolyte for life. And LC, if your mother is reading this to you, You are the BEST muffin maker, EVER!!! Donna Boyd says so!

So this is a shout out to two of my favorite gossip gals: Sara & LC. Best morning of the summer yet!!! Thanks for including me!

....Somethin' to Talk About...!!!

Men have always detested women's gossip because they suspect the truth: their measurements are being taken and compared." Erica Jong

“While gossip among women is universally ridiculed as low and trivial, gossip among men, especially if it is about women, is called theory, or idea, or fact.”
Andrea Dworkin

“All literature is gossip.”
Truman Capote