Final Eye Candy of the Eve. Night!!!

Eye Candy of the Eve.

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For the First Time, I present another post on WHAT TO WATCH AGAIN. 'MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS'!

This movie just happened to be on t.v. as I was working.  Such a great and fun movie!!!  Dame Judi Dench is a marvel (Gary says she reminds him of me..uh oh).  If you haven't seen this one, definitely check it out.

Mona Lisa's Bones Should Be Left Alone, Begs Princess Descended From Leonardo's Muse

Besides picking out Philip Treacy hats to wear to certain royal weddings, what do princesses really have on their plates these days? Well, in Italy, Natalia Guicciardini Strozzi -- princess, actress, winemaker, and former ballerina -- is leading the charge in opposition to plans to exhume the remains of Lisa Gherardini, Strozzi's forebear and the Renaissance Florentine woman whom many believe to be the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." (The woman is better known as Lisa del Giocondo, thanks to her early marriage to a merchant of that surname.)  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Early Eve.

Ultimate Lemon Layer Cake

I'm baking tomorrow....and wanted something light and summer like.  I ran across this receipe and it sounds truly delicious.  I love lemon cake and this is the best recipe I have seen so far.  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Late Afternoon

Your Pain, Their Gain: How High Gas Prices Impoverish The Many While Enriching The Few

The next time you're gritting your teeth as you fill your tank with $4 gas, here's something to consider: Your pain is their gain.  The last of the Big Five oil companies announced first-quarter earnings Friday, so the totals are in. Between the five of them, ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips made $34 billion in profits in the first three months of 2011 -- up 42 percent from a year ago.  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

'Magic Mike': Channing Tatum To Star In Steven Soderbergh Stripper Film

Steven Soderbergh, who has sworn that he'll retire soon, is staying in the movie making game to direct Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike," a film about a male stripper and his protege. Its based on a true story, starring the story's inspiration -- before becoming an actor, Tatum worked as a stripper. So he'll be going method.  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Early Afternoon

Indian-Spiced Chicken and Spinach

The flavor of this dish is rich, fragrant, and mellow—not hot. You can make the sauce ahead of time and simmer the chicken in it just before serving.  Click here.

WHAT TO WATCH AGAIN: 'GONE WITH THE WIND'

Such an obvious one....but how long has it really been since you actually watched the movie?  I never get tired of it!

'Fringe' recap: 'The Last Sam Weiss' and the first glimpse of the future of 'Fringe'

The conclusion of this week’s Fringe — and the remarkable amount of information crammed into the coming attractions for next week’s season finale — was so startling, it’s difficult to regroup and pull back. But we have to take the full measure of “The Last Sam Weiss” to truly appreciate its shocker ending.  Click here.

3 Must Read Novels

Three great new novels not to be missed: A coming-of-age story about a teen connecting with his father, a sweeping tale of stranded émigrés, and a mad Russian satire.  Click here.

This Week's Best Journalism

From Obama’s foreign policy to the Mexican men who try to outrun antelopes and more.  Click here.

The Week In Viral Videos

From Prince William and Kate Middleton’s balcony smooch at Buckingham Palace to Alabama’s deadly mile-wide tornado and Britain’s Jersey Shore, watch the buzziest viral videos of the week.  Click here.

White House's Transgender Meeting

The Office of Public Engagement just held its first meeting focused on transgender issues. But with Obama stalling on GLBT issues, will his base fall in line? Nancy Goldstein reports.  Click here.

Fast Track Saint

Why is the Vatican rushing the beatification of a pope who oversaw its worst scandal in centuries? Church expert John L. Allen examines the situation for Newsweek.  Click here.  (From Bratprince:  John Paul II was VERY anti-glbt.  I'm not for his sainthood at ALL).

VINTAGE VIDEO OF THE DAY: GEORGE MICHAEL; 'OUTSIDE'!

The Official Justin Bond

The mutha of all muthas grew up in the suburbs, came of age in New York City’s East Village, and conquered Broadway. Now the artist is on the cusp of cracking the final frontier: gender.  Click here.

The Boys of Orlebar Brown

The beach and swimwear brand shares exclusive out-takes from their fall campaign featuring hot guys doing lots of summer things like fishing, flaunting, and flirting their way around the shoreline.  Click here.

Pop Torn: 10 pieces of culture we're feeling iffy about

This week we're on the fence about Steve Carell as Harvey Milk, Seinfeld vs. Trump, and all those pregnancies!  Click here.

Cartoons of the Week from Slate.com

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Mariah Carey Gives Birth To Twins

Mariah Carey has reportedly given birth to her twins. The popular hip-hop website Media Takeout has exclusively reported that the babies were born Saturday morning.  Click here.

Official Family Portrait on Royal Wedding Day

'The Normal Heart' Movingly Captures the Fight Against AIDS, Then and Now

Review by David Furnish (Elton John's partner).  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Day

Final Eye Candy of the Eve.!!! Night!!!

Click on this one to enlarge to add even more gorgeous men!

Eye Candy of the Eve.!

That's Why I Married Him, by Bratprince

Okay, so Gary scores another point in the "perfect husband" category.

Bed sheets are not something to be taken lightly.  Yes, you can buy perfectly decent sheets at any department store or Wal-Mart.  However, you get what you pay for.

Years ago, I knew a woman that worked in a wholesale showroom that sold linens to retailers.  She told me about how she discovered "expensive" sheets and never looked back.  I think at the time I was perfectly happy with 350 thread count American made sheets and knew no better.  She convinced me to buy 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton..made in Italy sheets for all the beds in the house.  Not a cheap endeavor.

Since then, Gary and I refuse to sleep (at least at home) on anything less.  In fact, the more you wash GREAT sheets the softer they get.  I've had house guests threaten to steal the sheets off the bed and take them home.

Often, Gary will take the sheets off the beds...wash them...and return them directly.

I have a number of sets...but two of the sets I don't really like.  They are beige.  I know, I know..so what.  Still, I prefer white or ivory sheets.  Call it a quirk.

The current set on my bed has started to become a bit threadbare.  Soft and comfortable as all get out...but slowly falling apart.

Today Gary surprised me with a brand new GORGEOUS set.  Ivory...1,200 thread count....Egyptian cotton...Italian made.  I didn't ask for them...he just got them for me.  Two of the pillowcases are hand embroidered with magnificent scrolls.

That's just Gary.  He brings me yummy dinners from his restaurant....he often brings me flowers...and now surprise sheets.  18 years together and he NEVER forgets that to keep a relationship alive you have to surprise and delight your partner.

I am a lucky man!

Yours, Bratprince

(P.S.  And just so you know...expense of the surprise has nothing to do with it.  Gary knows that I love Dairy Queen ice cream cones and at times when we are in the car he just goes there and buys me one.  I'm as happy with my ice cream cone as I am with zillion dollar sheets)!

Eye Candy of the Early Eve.

Chocolate Biscuit Cake

This cake is so good that Prince William chose it as his groom's cake for the royal wedding. Click here.  (From Bratprince:  Royal Chef Darren McGrady (chef to HRH the Queen and then to Princess Diana and children) appeared on Oprah today with this recipe.  HRH William chose this as the groom's cake.  Darren is a really super guy.  He lived in Dallas for a while and I met him on numerous occasions.  I have his fabulous and fun to read cookbook (signed of course) called 'Eating Royally, Recipes and Remembrances From A Palace Kitchen).  I made this recipe for a dinner party and it went over spendidly.  You can order McVitie's tea biscuits online at Amazon.com.  Remember, get the tea biscuits, not the digestives).

Eye Candy of the Late Afternoon

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Why the Monarchy Still Matters

It ties Britain to a powerful past—and could help lead it into the future.  Click here.

Petty controversy: Is it insulting to call animals 'pets?'

The Journal of Animal Ethics says people will start treating their "companion animals" better when they stop talking down to them. Click here.

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

For My Fans of Jewelry: Kate wears the Famous Cartier Halo Tiara

The Cartier Halo Tiara was made in 1936. It was originally purchased by the Duke of York for his Duchess, who would become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother a few weeks later. After having been passed down two generations, the Halo Tiara was worn today by the beautiful Catherine for her wedding with Prince William. (From Bratprince:  The tiara is worth an estimated $200,000 U.S., however because of its royal ownership would sell for far higher.  It should be also noted, this is not part of the U.K. Crown Jewels, but personally owned by Queen Elizabeth II.).

From Bratprince: Today is Arbor Day. Help the Environment and plant a tree over the weekend!

Now THAT'S a fruitcake! Palace reveals pix of the giant pastry

Made of 17 individual cakes that make up eight tiers, it's decorated with "up to 900 individually iced flowers" and a garland design that matches the architecture of Buckingham Palace's Picture Gallery, the room in which 650 lucky guests will get a piece. Click here.

Further Eye Candy of the Early Afternoon

Secret to artist's mini masterpieces

Simon Schubert uses a surprisingly simple method to create his amazingly intricate artworks.  Click here. (From Bratprince:  Simply amazing. I have a new art passion as of now.  I want one of these works)!

Chace Crawford Strikes Deal in Marijuana Case

'Gossip Girl' actor Chace Crawford has made a deal in his marijuana possession case -- which began with a Texas arrest last summer.  If Crawford stays out of trouble for a year, his criminal record will be wiped clean. Click here.