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A Word From Reverend Benjamin #12

November 15, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! I am super proud to announce the latest saint to our religion, delighted to broaden our pantheon, thrilled at the thought of:  Donatella Versace! Yes! Queen Donatella is […]

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Donatella Versace, fashion, inspiration, Matt Bomer, religion, reverend, spiritual, Versace

Why Don’t You? #12

November 11, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

I once catered a dinner party where a man who had casually known Yves Saint Laurent (right) said that I looked like he did in his youth. I don’t know […]

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advice, Britain, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, tattoo, travel, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #11

November 4, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plan a little trip to the biggest city you can get to and enjoy within a day? I have my pick of Minneapolis, Kansas City, and […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #10

October 28, 2013by Benjamin Phillips 8 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you try a food you thought you hated? I recently discovered that I don’t dislike broccoli as I thought I did but rather enjoy it. I’m still […]

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advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, inspiration, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #9

October 24, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock, Your reverend is apologetic for delaying this post for a day. Yesterday, I went to my desk and sat down to write this article, but then I started […]

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Édith Piaf, inspiration, reverend, Seasonal Affective Disorder, seasonal depression, spiritual, sun

Why Don’t You? #9

October 21, 2013by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you write your favorite author a note telling them how much you adore them and want to be their friend and want to be them and want […]

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advice, Anne Rice, Diana Vreeland, fitness, inspiration, Tom Daley, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #8

October 16, 2013by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

Sanasa and blessings on you all. May sunshine pour down upon you today and on all days. May you forever be in a windfall of cash, may you look extra […]

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advice, death, inspiration, life, Paris, religion, reverend, spiritual

Why Don’t You? #8

October 14, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you do some research on a religion you know nothing about? Won’t it be intriguing to know all about Hinduism or be knowledgeable about Zarathustra? You’ll surely […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, fashion, inspiration, Karl Lagerfeld, music, religion, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #7

October 12, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! I know that I’m awfully late writing to you this week, but I’ve been dealing with the immense spiritual knowledge that our patron saint, Paris Hilton, gave us […]

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advice, inspiration, Paris Hilton, religion, reverend, spiritual

Why Don’t You? #8

October 7, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you dress completely in yellow? All shades of yellow, from dandelion to buttercream. I look amazing in yellow, so I can only assume the rest of the […]

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Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, inspiration, underwear, Why Don't You?

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