Everyone remembers the Charleston. A well-loved dance that originated in the early 1920s in Speakeasies during Prohibition, its energized, dynamic and vivacious moves perfectly personify the zeal of these following ladies of the ball.
Rightwingsparkle asks us a question of war, comparing the fanatical Islamic belief to that of a hornet’s nest. She states it simply: "This fanatical Islamic belief isn’t going away, it stung several times and will again if given the chance."
Over at sisu, Sissy is so glad sad-sack, glass-half-empty Kerry isn’t the Leader of the Free World. What does it say about his contempt for the American people when he embraces the "smoking gun" of Downing Street Memogate as "stunning, unbelievably simple and understandable"? Doh? Amazing dance moves you have there, Kerry.
Kate from Small Dead Animals crosses the dance floor with her own take on potential chaos at next month’s G8 summit stirred by the absence of black musicians at the events staged to benefit Africans. Kate gave us her own suggestion on how to handle the situation.
What is the difference between our Word and theirs? Jody at Steal the Bandwagon steps us through the comparison, reminding us it is just another reason to pity the Muslims and their sad religion. Apparently they, too, have respect for their holy book, but it is seemingly nothing more than just words and sentences, grammar and syntax. For them, no life is as sacred as the flimsy pages of a book.
TFS Magnum’s Zendo Deb brings us the story of a victim of an armed robbery - with a permit to carry a concealed weapon - who shot one of his assailants in self-defense. Instead of a justified, self-defense shooting, a horrible instance of a child shot will be the song-and-dance of the Brady Campaign. Whether this shooting is a tragedy, or prevented a tragedy depends on your point-of-view.
One of our dear hostesses of the Cotillion Ball this week, our own princess, The American Princess, brings us harrowing tales of Oxfam and liberal Hollywooders who tried to fight poverty in China and all they got was a lousy bracelet.
Dahling Fausta of The Bad Hair Blog foots it through a number of 
reviews in the New York Times and concludes that as far as the Times is concerned, some forms of class mobility are more equal than others.
Our dear Denita at Who Tends the Fires speaks of recent life events, 
dancing through such topics as shopping, a party with friends (and an observation in their not-so-differences), dangerous storms, the Swan Man, a surprise party and - we can’t forget - her birthday!
We’re all quite envious of Beth at Yeah, Right, Whatever who is vacationing and exploring the hot spots of St. Louis. She speaks of animals at the zoo and even those who break out of the zoo. Send us a postcard, dear, and many happy returns!
As for me, I must thank our gracious web mistresses Beth, Janette and Jody for their support and enthusiasm. They are truly Belles of the Ball!
I must now direct your attention to my lovely and talented co-hostesses our Dear Housewife, the darling Princess and all of their fine constituents.
…and now I must bid you a fond Adieu until we meet again!
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"you look wonderful tonight"
Our ladies in red have done a wonderful job hosting the ball, go check out Merri Musings, The American Princess and an American Housewife. Make sure to tell them how wonderful they are and then head on over to Cotillion for the after party... Thank y...
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
This week's Cotillion has started. If you don't have anything nice to say, come sit down by us....
The Ladies Cotillion
every Tuesday: a get together of America's leading female conservative bloggers. With a wide range of topics and voices, the Cotillion provides insight into the conservative American intellect and personality and a solid alternative to the traditonal...
The Dance continues ...
The Cotillion The Hot Gals of the Right have gathered again this week to present a plethora of views on a myriad of subjects. You will find, as you wander from salon to salon, that we are distinct individuals and...
Another Tuesday, Another Party
The new Cotillion blog post is up for this week, and it's being billed as "The Lilith Fair for the Conservative Blogosphere." I like it; it has a nice ring to it. The difference between us and the original Lilith Fair? We shave.
The Cotillion Ball is a bit forward this week
I don't know - last week they seemed like the epitome of gentility and fingertip diplomacy, and this week they are dancing with roses in their mouths, this week they are lifting their dresses and showing their knees!
Once again the dance brings you ...
Great job by everyone on this.
The Cotillion
This week's hostesses of ">the Cotillion Ball are An American Housewife, Merri Musings, and The American Princess. For those uninitiated, the Cotillion is a celebration of the diverse voice that is the conservative woman. Not just one person can...
another Cotillion ball!
Come twirl about the dance floor with these lovely ladies this week.... The American Princess has many admiring suitors. Merri Musings is contemplating her options. You'll have to wait in line for An American Housewife... ....for these are the Belles ...
Debutantes, Start Your Coiffures.
This week's edition of the Cotillion Ball is hosted by An American Housewife, Merri Musings, and The American Princess. What is the the Cotillion Ball? In the words of Janette: All too often in the blogosphere the following annoying...
The Cotillion Ball
The Ladies of the Cotillion are hosting their usual Tuesday morning party, and everyone's invited to read the linked posts: This week, your hostesses are Merri Musings, American Princess, and American Housewife. And, of course, the Cotillion has its ow...
Break out your dancing shoes!
It's PARTY TIME!
The Cotillion is ROCKIN' with activity today!
Mind your manners, darlings--GO! Read!
Hostessing at their sites this week (as well as at The Cotillion):
Merri Musings
An American Housewife
The American Princes...
You're Invited To The Cotillion Ball
The ladies of the Cotillion cordially invite you to our second party. Merri presents The Cotillion Ball - Boop Boop Da Boop. An American Housewife writes more about The Ball American Princess has The Cotillion Continues...The Dance. They've done an
The lovely ladies from The Cotillion are doing well, today. Go here for their homepage. Today's hosts are: Merri Musings An American Housewife The American Princess Blend yourself a smoothy (Husky, today, since it is rather hot out), sit back,
This has been fun huh Merri? I am getting lots more traffic Tuesdays. LOL It's good to check out other women bloggers.
A blast, certainly! I'll know for sure when I wake up from my nap. Heheheheeh
Great job, Merri. 
I'm enjoying getting to know you gals bit by bit each week, as your individual personalities come into focus through your blogs.
Thanks Sissy! I would say the same - I've had the opportunity to get to know so many other folks and my reading list has gone sky high!
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