Monthly Archives: October 2016

A Hairy Piece of Change, I Am!

Have you ever heard the saying “You’re a hairy piece of change”? I’m not sure if it is an old saying about someone who’s somewhat cheeky,or if my dad made it up. But he used that expression with all of … Continue reading

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Week Nine–Ain’t It Fine?

Halloween is in four days. No candy for me. But I think I will dress up as a pirate because an eye patch will give my crossed eyes a rest! The candy hasn’t been purchased yet.  It will be bought … Continue reading

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Manic Organization Is Searching My Soul!

Manic Organization is searching my soul I know what I want But I just don’t know, honey  How to go about getting it Feeling sweet feeling Drops from my fingers fingers Manic Organization hasn’t captured my soul. YET! If you … Continue reading

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How to Make A Great Sauce–Tips from a Saucy Lady.

Yeah. And that woman is me.  Believe me, I’m no professional chef nor am I a professionally trained cook, but the one thing I do well is a sauce. So true. Not only is my taste in classic clothing strong, … Continue reading

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Week Eight. Ain’t It Great?

I’m down another pound. And considering the large amount of food I consumed last weekend, I’m thrilled. Ain’t that great? This is great! And I’ve got 12 pounds to go till I reach my goal–and I feel this is going … Continue reading

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Paris Without Danièle. Part Un.

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I’m sitting here thinking about our upcoming trip to Paris next month. We’ll be leaving two days after Thanksgiving. It’ll be another short trip–but it will be for a different reason. It’ll be to attend a film premiere that Bonaparte’s … Continue reading

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Winterize Me!

I started this post a couple of days ago. The weather was nice and cool and bordering on cold. Now we have the leaves falling and the temperature is rising. I hate that. The leaves are falling and the temperature … Continue reading

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Ina Kinda Fangirl! My Search For The Barefoot Contessa Will Never End!

As I was laying reclining like the lazy slob that I am, comfortably while drinking my morning coffee earlier, I happened to catch a couple of episodes of The Barefoot Contessa. Because I actually have a real job now, it’s … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Week Seven..and It Sure Ain’t Heaven!

Heaven, at this point on my weight loss journey would be a place where you get to eat ice cream, any food item with salted caramel, soft pretzels and mountains of oil and garlic laden pasta. If you are as … Continue reading

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Seeing The World in Black and White. A Trip To The Barnes Foundation

I slept well last night–and am now ready to tell you about our Saturday adventure! Bonaparte was really excited about an exhibition that is currently on display at the Barnes Foundation in Philly.   The exhibit, “Live and Life Will Give … Continue reading

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