Yearly Archives: 2023

Travel Tips and Tip Top Takeaways

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Catherine

*Sigh* Our annual trip to the Côte d’Azur has ended but I still have things to write about. I have to wait 48 weeks to go back. In the meantime, I have some tips to offer! The way Vincent and … Continue reading →

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Heading to Antibes with Two Days Left! Part Five-Fun on the Côte d’Azur

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Catherine

The final countdown begins. With two days left, we are both wondering where the time has gone. We need three full weeks here.  But, with other commitments, it’s an impossible feat. So, we move on and enjoy every second we … Continue reading →

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Back to St. Tropez and Less than a Week to Go. Part Four!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Catherine

I am sure by this time, some of you could be becoming a bit bored.  My apologies.  There is nothing phony (except losing my iPhone in St. Tropez) about my posts. No posing in fancy clothing in front of designer … Continue reading →

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Part Three! Close to Home, L’Estagnol, and It’s Been a Week Already???

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Catherine

Bonjour on this Thursday of June 22, 2023! Another day of “cloudy-not-cloudy.”  We were going to head to L’Estagnol, favorite beach of my husband’s while growing up.  However, he did not want to chance it if the clouds and sun … Continue reading →

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Our Visit to the Côte d’Azur Part Two- Grasse ,A Big To-do in St. Tropez and a Little Cannes Cannes!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Catherine

On this Monday of June 19th, we headed to Grasse after a morning at the pool. Mondays are meant for relaxing and, although we had planned to do more sight-seeing, when we arrived, we both decided that this year, we … Continue reading →

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Our Visit to the Côte d’Azur—2023! Part One

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Catherine

We are back after a little over two glorious weeks on the French Riviera! Bonjour! Bonjour to the Cote d’Azur! The same apartment we’ve been renting for over a decade.  The same familiarity. Some things change while others remain the … Continue reading →

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Soft Ageism—It’s a Thing. Thanks to Sports Illustrated and Martha Stewart

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Catherine

CAVEAT: If you are offended by my snarky tone then might I suggest you do not read this blog post and go read something about finding Talbots clothing. And Talbots target consumer being the “over 50 woman”, ponder why a … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Summer Packing- And I’m Packing it In!

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Catherine

Now that Covid has “officially” been deemed over, and because the past two years and change have seen a decline in travel, it’s that season again. Travel Season! Actually, I still carry masks in my car and on my person–just … Continue reading →

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My Weight Loss Journey—The 101th Trip!

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Catherine

CAVEAT:  I’m no doctor. I’m no nurse.  I am however a hypochondriac.  I’m no dietician or nutritionist.  Therefore, this blog post is purely about how I am losing weight—at a snail’s pace. Trust me. The medical profession thanks me for … Continue reading →

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Is “Luxury” a Four-Letter Word? Or is Luxury Overused?

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Catherine

Okay. Before I begin this blog post, let me clue you in on my holding back on posts for a while. I wanted to write a post about Gun Control and why it is needed—but I’m still very angry over … Continue reading →

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