Sssshhhhhhh.........I used to have a powerful big crush on Michael J. Fox.

Beginning in his ultra-conservative Alex P. Keaton incarnation, and then segue-ing smoothly into Marty McFly, he was simply too precious for me to resist. Now, as the standard-bearer for Parkinson's research, as a wonderful husband, father (of four, including a set of twins) and author (his book, Lucky Man, is one of my all-time favorite memoirs), my girlish adoration has transformed to straight-up mature admiration.

Suppose that is an excruciatingly roundabout way to get to my new timepiece (that reminds me of Back to the Future upon every glimpse)...

Far better than my ceiling-suspended mobile of the solar system as a teenager, this retro-fabulous Sputnik clock runs on battery power (so no unsightly power cords break the overall look), and truly sends me over the moon! The planetary orbs are adjustable on their spokes, so in an illusory sense, you can get a grip on your own time!

Wondering how long it will be before I see this -- or one similar -- on the set dressing of my requisite Sunday viewing?

Time's ticking -- gotta blast off, Babes!
-Allie

PS - If you think the clock has an evocative design, go see the bare bones closet accoutrements Eliza found!