Author Archives: Catherine

About Catherine

Far from perfect, but enjoying life as a non-perfect and flawed individual at 60 years young. I'm still wondering what I'll be when I grow up! The characters in my life's screenplay include my better half. He is a refined Frenchman who grew up in Paris and summered in St. Tropez. I grew up in Long Island and summered in Long Island. I am not refined. My three grown children are also a big part of my life. For their sake, they happily live where their careers have taken them! But I can still mother them from a distance! I write about the mundane. I write about deeply shallow issues. But whatever I write or muse about--it'll always be a bit on the humorous and positive side! It's all good!

WE Did Not Vote for the Loser. THEY Did.

I know it is almost two weeks later; two weeks after a new president of these not-so-United States was elected for a second term. I started writing a blog post over a week ago.  My original post was scathing.  It … Continue reading

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Can We Normalize Our Normal Homes Please?

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to fly to Cincinnati and visit my daughter, Oona, my son-in-law, Sam, and my adorable grandsons, Owen, and Bennett. The weekend was a blast and it was wonderful to spend time with … Continue reading

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Reaching for My Inner Stripper!

As most of you most precious friends of this blog may recall, and simply because we are all around the same age—the 1963 movie “The Stripper” starring Joanne Woodward as the struggling, aging, actress who turned to stripping her clothing … Continue reading

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The Heeling Process and A Challenging Chore!

When I worked in Corporate America, I dressed.  And by “dressed,” I mean that my attire consisted of a more professional vibe.  Blazer, pencil skirt, shirt, or sweater. And heels. Always heels. Might I also add my admiration for a … Continue reading

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“The Road to Old”– Honest Thoughts on Aging.

Being born of the Baby Boomer generation, my demographic is the target of hate, mistrust, and a general attitude that we are dumb, set-in-our ways, are not tech-savvy and a plethora of other bullshit. This is the stereotype of a … Continue reading

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I am Done! With Summer. And Other Seasonal Ramblings!

Monday, September 2, 2024. It is Labor Day.  And I’m off from work.  Looking out our living room windows, I can see that the tree on our front lawn is fading in its glorious deep green to a faded version … Continue reading

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Taking My Country Back. Taking My Flag Back!

Caveat:  Before reading further, if you are a regular reader of this blog, then you are aware of my political ideologies.  If you are a guest or dropped by into my blog neighborhood and are not familiar or if you … Continue reading

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We’re in For the Home Stretch. Three Days till Departure Home

Thursday, July 4th The Stars and Stripes are being replaced by Brioche and Baguettes this year.  We’re usually flying home on the 4th but this year…we planned our trip for a few days later. Missed out on the fireworks for … Continue reading

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Week Two—We’re Hosting My Husband’s Daughter and Granddaughter This Week.

Saturday, June 29th Vincent’s daughter and 14-year-old granddaughter are flying in from Philly today to join us. My initial plan was “You go to the airport.”  “I’m going to the pool.”  That plan didn’t work in my favor because the … Continue reading

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Oh Merde! It is Raining on the Côte d’Azur! Part Two-2024

Monday, June 24th Despite the false weather reports of sunny with no clouds, it’s now the second day in a row of rain. In answer to your question Snoopy.  Yes. I DO want to sunbathe. And I AM down in … Continue reading

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