As much as I loved Jimmy Fallon on SNL, I didn’t buy into his cache as a late night host right away. I think I was trying to be controversial for the sake of being controversial. But I digress, I digress. I really love the show now- some of the things I love most about … Continue reading »
Never heard that one!
I’m not much of a hunter, though.
A diminutive history of height: How being short has its disadvantages
Reblogged from National Post | News: Human beings, as a species, are taller than they have ever been. When humanity’s primate ancestors rose up on their hind legs more than one million years ago, they stood a mere four feet off the ground – barely enough to peek over the savannah grasses covering their African … Continue reading »
Tall Lady’s Backhanded Compliment Library, First Edition
Occasionally, I get a real compliment which could be mistaken as an insult, or in some cases, as in the situation below, I get a detour. I thought this conversation was going to lead me straight into treacherous falling rocks, but instead, it quickly deeked onto a path which lead me to a gondola that … Continue reading »
For Amanda Todd
No one deserves to be bullied. No one earns it, no one asks for it, it isn’t a rite of passage. Bullying has to stop. Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia This week, BC has been struck with tragedy, but as you know, the impact and implications of this loss are exponential. I have … Continue reading »
Tall Lady Fitness: Zumba
I am the first to admit that I have tried nearly every exercise “fad” there is. Some I have enjoyed more than others, like Bikram’s Hot Yoga and Pilates, and I fully intend to return to although I have not been practising regularly. I’ve been a Spinning fiend, a Kickboxing klutz, a Bootcamp blitzer and … Continue reading »
Gad ZEUS! Tall Doggy!
We’ve most definitely established that we get a lot of attention as a tall ladies. But check out this dog! I have wanted to do a post on Great Danes for a while, as I have always maintained I would love to have a dog also proportional to my height. But this puppy is one … Continue reading »
The Height Advantage and Tall Men of the UEFA
Tall ladies seldom hear, “You’re tall. Do you play soccer?” But it is apparent that height, long limbs, and being ahead above your competitors is a huge advantage in this sport. As we approach the final games of the first round of the UEFA, I thought it would be fun, for sports’ sake and… you … Continue reading »
Tall Lady’s Spinoff of Freshly Pressed Post: Seinfeld
When Caffeinated & Random post “Seinfeld Episodes That Wouldn’t Work Today,” was featured on WordPress’ “Freshly Pressed,” I thoroughly enjoyed it and it reminded me that I thought it would be pretty fun to share the below video. I told said blogger that I was inspired to write a spinoff, but it is only a … Continue reading »
Tall Pants: My Lululemons are ripped at the bottom and that’s OK with me
Not until the last ten years or so have I noticed a selection – and that’s a stretch – of long-pant clothing options. And even though it has increased, I still have to check the hem at the bottom of a pair of pants before I buy them to see how much I can let … Continue reading »