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!

Bonaparte and I Went to the Movies!

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Catherine

I’m telling you. This is a big deal. It’s been so long since the two of us have gotten up on a Saturday morning, run our errands early and caught the early showing of a movie. It was epic. We hadn’t gone … Continue reading →

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What I’m “Hairing”!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Catherine

For those of you who may not be too familiar with my blog, my life isn’t all about what I’m wearing.  It’s also about what I’m hairing.  I hair–or rather, wear, wigs. My favorite wig–“Storm” by Model Model.  I have … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Weight Loss Life and Some Random Catching Up

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Catherine

Hey.  It’s been a summer of eating, healthy meals, watching what I eat, gorging and gluttony!  I was being so good and careful before we went on vacation. Then we went away and I threw caution to the wind—and who … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Motherhood Hurts.

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Catherine

My son, Jake, moved to Los Angeles Today.  The news about this move was given to me when we were in France.  I’m pretty sure Jake waited until then because if he had told me before I left, I would … Continue reading →

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What I’m Wearing. The Summer Face. And I’ve Been a Naughty Girl

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Catherine

Things are back to normal. And I have a confession. I’ve been a naughty girl. Since arriving home over three weeks ago, I’ve been petrified to get on the scale. I knew I gained weight over vacation, and then some.  … Continue reading →

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Trip Bits and Travel Tips. And Astute Observations

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Catherine

Now that I’m back from our trip to France, I can tell you what I did wrong and what I did right. In all my years of traveling to the Cote d’Azur, you would think I had mastered the art … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Theoule—Until Next Time. J’Adore!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Catherine

Monday July 3, 2017 3:52 AM. Eight minutes shy of my alarm going off and I’m too afraid to close my eyes in fear that I’ll fall back into a deep slumber.  This is the beginning of our farewell to … Continue reading →

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Where Did The Time Go? Our Trip to France is Just About Ending!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Catherine

Saturday, July 1st, 2017 Where has the time gone?  I mean—just two weeks ago we were giddy and happy because a year had passed since last time we were in Theoule.  Now the time just flew by. We won’t see … Continue reading →

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The Tropezienne Funeral—Or, Don’t Rain On My St. TroParade Part Deux!

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Catherine

Friday, June 30, 2017 Today is Dany’s funeral. News of Dany’s passing was made very public. I’m sorry that I’ve been dismissive in writing, but it’s been a bit weird the past few days. Vacations are to be enjoyed to … Continue reading →

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Random Happenings on the Cote d’Azur and News We Knew Was Coming

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Catherine

Wednesday, June 28th The summer “soldes” (sales) begin today throughout the Cote d’Azur. Our plan was to do some shopping but since it’s so nice out—we ditched the idea and will hit the pool.  We’ll see what the rest of … Continue reading →

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