Good Morning, Darlings!

Still talking about the weekend. Sunday found us at brunch with Diane and Jonathan the day before she was set to drive up north (there’s a lot of that going around, apparently) to start her new job as a newspaper editor in Michigan City. We are all so proud of you, Diane! Go get em, Bunny!

After brunch, we scurried home to get ready for the evening’s event, Get It Out Of The Closet, to benefit M.E.N.S. Wear Inc. (Making Employment the Next Step). This very swanky event was held at Atlanta’s Biltmore Hotel. Dripping with crystal chandeliers, sumptuous carpet and all the beautiful people you could ever care to see. The evening started with a cash bar, buffet catered by Gordon Biersch and a silent auction with items that included a trip to The Emmy Awards and a chance to fly a fighter plane.

Emceeing the evening was the lovely Jessica Black, Miss United States.

How did I find myself here? Our friend Victor was one of the Image Consultants for the fashion show which included makeovers for folks in the workforce, as opposed to fashion models. It was very interesting. A few of the people had Eric and I scratching our heads as to why they needed a makeover, but the fashions were fun all the same.

Lets take a look at the models, shall we?

Miss Pat’s story was nothing short of a miracle. As an Atlanta Police Officer, she was shot several times after an evil man shot and killed her partner. It was learned later that the man was holding many illegal weapons and information on killing police officers. As a daughter, stepdaughter and sister of police officers, this particularly moved and distressed me. Pat was told she would never walk and she was determined to prove the doctors wrong. And here she was – a fashion model receiving a standing ovation. It was the most touching moment of the night.

There is still time to donate if you would like. Work clothes or cash donations – both are more than welcome.

xoxo, Patti

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