Monthly Archives: May 2016

I’m Officially Running for President of These United States– Move Over Donald and Hillary!

I’m throwing myself into the 2016 presidential race.  Why would I do that? You ask. It’s because I’m sick and tired of the smear campaigning that is currently taking place.  That’s right! I’ve had enough of the smear campaign that … Continue reading

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I’m Going Naked! And Other Musings!

Happy Friday! On this day off from Retail Hell, I sit working on a longer post, (Hint. It has something to do if I was a “certain political figure”) and I realize that I’ve been waylaid! Waylaid because it is … Continue reading

Posted in Baby Boomer Humor, Beauty for Older Women, fashion for old broads, Military | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

My First Giveaway!!!!! Thank You SkinActives!

Hi Everyone. I’m so excited because this is my first-ever giveaway contest!   You know that when I give a heads up on skincare products that I like—it’s one that I really really like! Such is the case with SkinActives. I … Continue reading

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How I Prepare for the Cote d’Azur!

In three weeks Bonaparte and I will be off to the Mediterranean shores of France.  While I am looking forward to our trip, I’m also a bit less excited than usual because we won’t be in Paris this time around. … Continue reading

Posted in Biot, Cote d'Azur, France, J. H. Lartigue, Juliette Greco, Mediterrean Sea. St. Tropez, Michel Delpech, Michel Polnareff | Tagged , , , | 36 Comments

How to Get Youthful Glowing Skin When You Are Over 60 Years Old!

What do you think of that teaser title?  It’s like all those internet spam and magazine  ads telling you how great, pretty, young, and perfect you, too, can be past that certain age. And when you open the ad, the face … Continue reading

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Enough of This “Shift”! Do You “Hair” Me? MY Version of “Advanced Style”!

Hi buddyroos!  *Sigh*.  I’ve been mulling over just how to start this post because it’s a subject that I’m so torn about. It’s the “Advanced Style” movement…  I’ll tell you what prompted my thoughts to write about this. It was … Continue reading

Posted in Advanced Style, ageism, Ari Seth Cohen, Fashion for older women, hair styles for older women, Sarah Jane Adams, Shift dresses, Shift Happens | Tagged , , , , | 102 Comments

Remembering Paris, Daniele, And Our Great Times Together

In another month Bonaparte and I will be back in France. This time it’ll be different because we won’t be in Paris.  Since Daniele’s passing, Bonaparte finds it very difficult to return. I can’t blame him.  I had another good … Continue reading

Posted in France., French life, Paris France, Travel | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments

(Skin) Creaming In The Genes. StriVectin and More Reviews!

A few posts back, I wrote about the StriVectin sample I received at the High End Department Store where I work.  Well, over two weeks later I’m still using it, and, as promised, I’m reviewing. StriVectin is a cream that … Continue reading

Posted in Ageing, Beauty, Beauty for Older Women, DIY Skin care, Rodan & Fields, Skin Actives Scientific, StriVectin | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day to THAT Mom!

I’m still in pain from the mad rush of last minute Mother’s Day shoppers yesterday in the land of Retail Hell.   My once-perfect, narrow feet—now growing bunions, are screaming and barking and not happy with the swelling that comes from … Continue reading

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Can We Talk Travel? Can We Talk Paris? Can We Talk Logical Paris Travel?

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Hey! It’s May! Many of us will now be making plans for vacation. Here’s a few pointers. Quite honestly, I feel like a lazy slob for reblogging this, but I”m going to work today, Saturday, and will be retailing all … Continue reading

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