A meme for Monday

Found these questions at Curious as a Cat. 

Week #270

1. What two colors do you think look the best together?   For me, it depends on the items in question.  If we're talking clothing, I like black and probably any other color together.  Black and white is nice crisp look, black and turquoise are dramatic together.  If it's wall colors, I'd never go with black or white.  In my house, we have red/gold in the bedroom, purple/lavender in the living room.   As for jewelry, I love the look of silver and turquoise and also silver and black.   A shameless plug here for a new blog I'm planning to start... Designs by MC... to feature all my jewelry and card creations.   No need to remind me that I don't update the blogs I have now often enough to start a new one... but I really should get more involved with this business I keep saying I have. 

2. For your memoir, describe what you looked like as a teenager.

Darlings, I dressed as frumpily then as I do now.  :(    Yes, yes, I know... you're saying... oh honey, you're fabulous no matter what you wear.  And I agree.  *wink*  But I've just never been much of a fashionista.  In high school, I wore mostly cordouroy pants... eeek ...and yes, there were a few plaid blouses in the closet, dare I admit it.  Okay, sure I had a few somewhat stylish tops if 'The Gap' happened to be running a great sale and I could get mom on board with buying a few, but for the most part my wardrobe was plain.  Ooh, can't forget the concert tees.  And I wore a type of earth shoe.  Eh, maybe all that was just typical of late 70's fashion. 
So here I am not too long after graduation on a trip to Cali.  Yeah, I think I'm wearing my (now hubby) then boyfriend's Member's Only jacket.   Soooo 80's!  

Since my hair is naturally very wavy I spent countless hours with the blowdryer smoothing it out to more of a feather or used the curling iron for that one good curl along each side of the face.  Luckily, I never really had acne.  But I made up for that with always seeming to carry a few extra pounds.  

3. Do you know anyone born on your half-birthday?  That would be May 23rd.  Personally, I don't think I know anyone born on that day.  In the world at large, I looked it up and both Joan Collins and Artie Shaw were born on 5/23.  I'll have to remember to celebrate this year!  Since I love my regular birthday so much, the half day could be quite enjoyable as well.   Here's a little something by Artie for your musical enjoyment.  Reminds me of my parents.  :)

4. Show and Tell:  What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or tell a story if it reminds you of one.

Unfortunately, this photo gave me the thought that it's somewhere a sniper might hide, or it's in a country at war and it's a bombed out building.   Sad, huh?   Maybe you can come up with something a little more pleasant.