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2007 Stories by Ms. Day

• More Than Hype

  published December 26, 2007

  When you're practically perfect, it's difficult to admit that you have flaws. Ms. Day should know — she struggles with accepting her one... More >>

• The Other Side

  published December 19, 2007

  Prior to Ms. Day's current chained-to-the-desk lifestyle, she really lived the dream. She feasted on extravagant breakfasts of the most luxurious... More >>

• NYE: It's a Gas

  published December 19, 2007

  As has been documented in these pages, Ms. Day fancies herself a bit of a partier. She did her fair share of dancing up and down Washington Avenue... More >>

• Buyers and Cellars

  published December 12, 2007

  Ms. Day takes great pleasure in shopping, so she views the Christmas buying season as a time cluttered with shopping amateurs, much like New... More >>

• Crazy for Cocoa

  published November 21, 2007

  It is during this time of year that Ms. Day's thoughts turn not to Thanksgiving, but to her birthday. Oh, how she adores celebrating! She loves... More >>

• Bowwow Wow!

  published November 21, 2007

  Ms. Day loves herself some dogs. Big ones, little ones, cute ones, ugly ones: It makes no difference to her; she thinks all pups are awesome. But... More >>

• She’s Crafty

  published November 14, 2007

  Black Friday means nothing to Ms. Day. She’s so awesome, she’ll be getting all of her holiday shopping done this weekend. Awesome,... More >>

• Fashion Forges Ahead

  published November 7, 2007

  Ms. Day considers herself among the fashionable. She obeys all of the dos and don’ts and tries to keep up with the times, but it seems she... More >>

• Lords and the Lady

  published October 17, 2007

  When Ms. Day first found out that the Suspicious Cheese Lords were coming to town, she was, well, suspicious. If these men were really the... More >>

• A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood

  published October 10, 2007

  Ms. Day likes most things neighborhood-related, but she especially enjoys those neighborhood events that have a touch of class. Fortunately for... More >>

• Shoe Love

  published October 3, 2007

  True story: Ms. Day once found a kickass pair of Prada pumps at a thrift store! And while these beauties provide her with much happiness (as do... More >>

• Weekend of Wining

  published September 26, 2007

  Ms. Day really loves her wine. She enjoys drinking it with olives and cheese, and dinner and dessert, but she will never have a glass before noon.... More >>

• Dem Bones

  published September 19, 2007

  Before Ms. Day was the acclaimed Night & Day writer you know her as today, she thought she might want to go into a different line of work: that of... More >>

• Balloons Past, Balloons Present

  published September 12, 2007

  As a wee child, Ms. Day had an opportunity to ride in a hot-air balloon with her grandparents -- but she didn’t take it. Almost immediately... More >>

• Fuel the Renewal

  published September 5, 2007

  Mmmm, sake. The buzz from the fermented-rice drink has a tendency to creep up and surprise Ms. Day, but does that stop her from enjoying... More >>

• Greece Is the Word

  published August 29, 2007

  In their perfect dream world, some people would choose to swim in Willy Wonka’s river of chocolate; others would enjoy gobbling their way out... More >>

• Running with the Nightshades

  published August 15, 2007

  Ms. Day’s unwavering love for the tomato is beyond compare. Could there be a more spectacular food? From gorgeous heirlooms to the... More >>

• Dare to Fair

  published August 8, 2007

  As a cosmopolitan city-dweller, Ms. Day sometimes tires of the trappings of metropolitan life. Of course, she likes having easy access to concerts... More >>

• Iron out the Links

  published July 25, 2007

  Ms. Day has a bit of a problem: She wants to get out there on the links, but because she’s no Tiger, she quickly becomes very frustrated with... More >>

• Harry Potter Party-Hopping

  published July 18, 2007

  All right, all you non-Harry Potter fans: Stop reading this Night & Day item right now. There’s no sense in you continuing on and then... More >>

• Flower Power

  published July 11, 2007

  As a child, Ms. Day had an adventurous palate. She wasn’t afraid to eat honeysuckles (yum!), buttercups (not so yum) and various other... More >>

• The Fairest of the Fairs

  published July 4, 2007

  The Jersey County Fair’s Web site says that people should arrive early to watch the Hambone Express, a.k.a. the piggy race. And since... More >>

• Those Summer Nights

  published June 20, 2007

  Lo, many years ago, little Miss Day idolized Olivia Newton-John’s innocent Sandy in the movie Grease. That beautiful blond hair, that... More >>

• Horsin’ Around

  published June 13, 2007

  Since Ms. Day always has fashion at the fore of her mind, she figured the twelfth annual Epworth Charity Polo Match and Party was some kind... More >>

• Something Old, Something New

  published June 13, 2007

  As a St. Louisan, Ms. Day has been to a tremendous number of weddings -- there must be something in the river water here that encourages the... More >>