Project Blog It: Red

Red is my favorite color. When it comes to wearing red, it must be a deep blue-red as a yellow-red or orangey-red makes me look sallow and makes me feel rather insipid. I'll wear red shoes (I love my red Dansko clogs)and a red sweater, blouse, or dress, but the thought of red pants make me cringe. Why is that? I have two red berets which seem a bit snooty, but in a good way.

When my grandmother was alive, for years she would send me a red amaryllis on my birthday--every time I see one I think of her and miss her. For 7 years Sophie has sported various leashes, collars and halters--all red. Her winter "coat" is red with spiffy reflector strips on the back. My new LL Bean gym duffel bag is my favorite shade of red with my initials stitched in black. I miss my red wall in my Virginia Manor apartment and I've entertained the thought of buying a red leather club chair, but I'd never sleep on red sheets or eat off red dishes (except at Christmas). I'd love a red Mini convertible with black leather interior and a few pieces of Le Crueset cookware (in red).

I saw red last night at the conclusion of my nephew's (private) school Christmas "pageant" when all the moneybag families were paraded onstage and presented with photographs (even larger copies of which are hung in the school hallways) of their beautiful White children to celebrate their rich fabulousness and noblesse oblige. Red lights and stop signs impede my progress and two red Netflix envelopes just delivered the next two discs of Battlestar Galatica, Season 3. Yes, you read that right. In just about every episode, there's a beatiful, if rather trashy looking Cylon (tall and 0 body fat with blonde hair) who is always wearing a hot red dress.

My favorite apples aren't the deep red ones, but I love tomatoes, strawberries and watermelon. I love red beans,red bell peppers, Red Zinger tea, red leaf lettuce, red chilies and red fish. Not as fond of radishes or ketchup.