ON INDEFINITE HIATUS

Totally Kickass Parties has, for a variety of reasons, gone on indefinite hiatus. Your support and readership has been much appreciated.

Good entertaining tips never get old, though, so, for your reference and use, a Table of (Blog) Contents:

WHAT THEMES MAY COME
Party themes and ideas, ranging from Toga to Tax Day.

TALK TO ME
Answering questions from readers on topics as diverse as the lifespan of wine to mathematical calculations of the ideal chicks-to-dudes ratio.

SHARING IS CARING
A wonderful guest post offering tips on how to turn your party into a socially conscious soiree.

MY-FAVORITE-FOODS-DAY
Meditations on a variety of different foods and ingredients, and tips on incorporating them into a number of party themes and types.

THE DEMO TAPE
From the perfect salsa to a delicious dry rub for ribs, a collection of great (and simple!) recipes lives here.

PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Books, TV shows, and John Cleese's guide to wine for beginners -- recommendations of things that just make life better.

YOUR WEEKLY RX
From Uncle Margarita's perfect tequila & lime concoction to Auntie Maude's cocktail advice, all your drink-related needs can be met here. Except for, you know, actual drinks.

And don't miss the links to the right, which provide an overview and introduction to everything you could ever want to know about proper party-throwing technique.

So long, everybody, and, as ever... party on!