Monthly Archives: May 2015

Josh Duggar’s Final Judgement From Atypical60’s Point of View!

Now, as you know, I try to keep serious subject matter like religion and politics off of my blog. For me, serious subject matter is female hair loss, sun safety, my jiggly thighs and belly, cooking, and my life with … Continue reading

Posted in Duggar Family Scandal. Josh Duggar Molestation. Hippie Jesus, Hipster Jesus. Josh Duggar's conversation with Jesus | 31 Comments

Memorial Day Weekend Fun Atypical 60 Style! A Chaise Chase & Some Summer Essentials for The Old Lady!

Hope everyone has enjoyed this lovely weekend. Lots of fun on this end! Friday night started off with a bang! My son, Roman, who works doing the cue cards for Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show and SNL, had a nice surprise … Continue reading

Posted in Corn Cookies, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show | 4 Comments

A Tarte Start to My First Day of Work!

It’s slightly after 6PM and I’ve been on the phone with Oona happily telling her about my return to the workforce. But, first things first. I thought, after the Yummie Tummie “Today’s Special” from QVC, that I was finished ordering … Continue reading

Posted in Tarte Cosmetics | 4 Comments

My Blog, My New Job And Other Ramblings……

Happy Sunday! Tomorrow I start my new job. I have lots of emotions running around my little spirit right now.  First, it’s like Divine Intervention that just in the nick of time, before my unemployment runs out, I became re-employed. … Continue reading

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Oh God. I Thought It Was Just a Pimple?? I’ll Never Bake Myself Again!

It’s that time of year! That time where we are stripped of those layers that kept us warm and cozy during the winter. No more shirts under sweaters under blazers under jackets or coats. No more wool hats, no more … Continue reading

Posted in Clarins, Josie Maran. St. Tropez One Night Only, Skin Cancer. Squamous Cell on Face. Mohs Surgery. Sephora Sun Safety Kit 2015. Peter Thomas Roth | Leave a comment

Move Over Josephine! Bonaparte is Mine!!! (The Story of how a New York Girl and Parisian Man Met)

A couple of readers are curious as to how Bonaparte and I came to be a couple and I thought it would make for a fun post so here goes! I hope you enjoy…. Seriously Josephine. Get outta my way. … Continue reading

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Musings on Cooking–The Books. The Shows. And Me!

It’s pretty common knowledge that I enjoy cooking and baking. Given the fact my better half, Bonaparte, is a Frenchman, he is the Gallic essence of the saying “The way to a man’s heart is to his stomach”. Caveat on … Continue reading

Posted in Cooking Channel, Extra Virgin, Food Network, Great Chefs, Ina Garten, John Folse, Mo Rocca, My Grandmother's Ravoli, Nathalie Dupree, Taste of Louisiana | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Momma Lama Ding-Dong! Mother’s Day Greetings to ALL Moms Out There!

Mother’s Day is tomorrow. It’s weird too, because I don’t necessarily think of me on Mother’s Day. (Which is pretty darn unusual since I’m extremely self-centered and the center of my universe!). I think of my mother instead. My mother,  … Continue reading

Posted in Mother's Day Tributes. Toya Graham | 6 Comments

The Agony And The Ecstasy Of The Swimsuit Purchase!

First of all—happy Friday! A nice pleasant end to the week it is! (Well, that’s if you have a job–unlike some of us.  Good news though- I was called back for a second job interview!! I had the first one … Continue reading

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Wax On. Wax Off. But Please Bring a Bucket Of Ice Cubes for the Thighed Burns!

Sigh*. I have to go shopping for a couple of swimsuits. Now, I don’t know about you, but no matter what shape my body is in, I need a two piece. I’m not fond of the tankini because of the … Continue reading

Posted in Barbasol, Beachstuffshop.com, DIY bikini waxes, Frank Zappa Beach Boys. Venus Bikini razors., Wooden Spoons, Zip Wax. Zip Wax Cakes | 4 Comments