Monthly Archives: March 2015

Mundane Mid-Week Musings…..

Ouch…Day after St. Patrick’s Day. My memory goes back to those fun times of waking up on March 18th in desperate need for the perfect hangover breakfast. A greasy fried egg, bacon and cheese on a sesame bagel only  too  be washed … Continue reading

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!

March 17th brings many celebrations of all things Irish for those who are Irish born, Irish Americans and all others around the world with Irish blood! St. Patrick–our patron Saint. I even attended St. Patrick’s grammar school in Bay Shore, … Continue reading

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In Search of a Decent Baguette—Cherchez Le Pain!

Earlier today, my girlfriend Cheryl got in touch with me to tell me about a new “French” Bakery in nearby West Chester. La Baguette Magique. Cheryl is well-aware of Monsieur Bonaparte’s search for the perfect a halfway decent baguette in … Continue reading

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Hi Anxiety! I Can’t Let You Go! But I Have a Couple of Great Recipes!

My dear readers. I’ve welcomed you into my world of imperfection and so it’s only fair for me to be open about all my imperfections! I suffer from anxiety and have from the time I was a child. I’ve had … Continue reading

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Home Improvements and A Sinfully Lazy Saturday!

We  Bonaparte worked so hard on Thursday night to take everything off the counters and to move the dining room furniture to make way for the installation of the backsplash in the kitchen and the chair rail in the dining … Continue reading

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Splish Splash, I’m Not Gettin’ Backsplashed–So I’ll Go Beauty Shopping Instead!

Today was the day our backsplash was to be installed in the kitchen. “WAS.” We received word late yesterday afternoon that it would have to be pushed back until tomorrow. Why was I so upset? I’ll tell you why. My … Continue reading

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Judgment Day. Again. And Again. And Again. But the Soda Bread Looks Great!!!

Oh boy. And a Happy Hump Day to you! Late in the afternoon, the sun is kind of starting to peek out from beneath a ceiling of clouds. It is so great to not have to be bundled up like … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom. I Wish You Were Here…..

My mother would be celebrating her 83rd birthday today. This is still your day! Alzheimer’s took her. The twisted beauty of this disease is that my mother had no idea her mind and body was deteriorating. She was able to … Continue reading

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Turnpike Angst, A Visit to the Old Neighborhood, Fun with My Girls–a Great Sunday!

After two harrowing trips on the NJ Turnpike, I’m, thankfully, here on this bright Monday morning to report about yesterday’s goings on! With the clocks jumped ahead that one hour, I did wake up slightly more tired than usual, but … Continue reading

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Awww. Pluck it! Some Chicken and The “Ulta”m”IT”e Makeover! (Part Une)

Happy Saturday. I have my “IT” cosmetics makeover this afternoon. This makeover is going to be the highlight of my day and it’s going to be a challenge for the IT cosmetics makeup artist. Imagine—turning me into the ultimate beauty! … Continue reading

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