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!

Doves Are Crying…And So Are We

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Catherine

My son Roman came to visit me for a couple of days.  Yesterday afternoon I dropped him off at the Paoli train station so he could be on his way back to New York. It was a sad moment for me … Continue reading →

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I’ll Keep My Independence, Thank You!

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Catherine

I’m really making a serious attempt to keep my politics out of my blog. But I feel the need to open up today! …to read what I have to say!!!! My political opinions are highly regarded.  By me. And with … Continue reading →

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The Call to (Jury) Duty

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Catherine

For the past few days, I’ve been hoping that the US Post Office would deliver a small check that I am waiting to receive from my little part-time job. I am also, in my delusions, hoping that Post Office will … Continue reading →

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More Shit Old Ladies Do. The “Mature” Work Face.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Catherine

Whew!  Hey my buddyroos!  This part-time work schedule is, in the most bizarre way, more taxing than I could have imagined.   I think it is more blog-friendly working the old 9 to 5 rather than 11 AM to 7PM or … Continue reading →

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Icona Am In Love With Little Edie Beale and Her Fashion Style

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Catherine

When I woke up this morning, I checked the emails on my iPhone. Lord knows, I can’t miss any news. I mean, people don’t email me so I have to pretend that all “dot coms” are my besties! InStyle.com greeted … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Grey Gardens, humor, Jackie Kennedy, Little Edie Beale, Style, The Bouvier Family, Unusual fashion and style icons | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Hate That Gray—Dye It Away. Love that Gray—Let it Stay. But We Old Ladies Need to Stick Together Like Hairspray!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Catherine

Today I am on a rant ‘n roll.  It started yesterday when I read one of my “go-to” blogs, “That’s Not My Age“.  The wonderful Alyson Walsh writes a blog on style for women over 40 and she has “covered” … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty, Calmos, Ellen Levine Hair, France, Hair, Jean Rochefort, La Leche League is non supportive, Makeup for Older Women | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

What I Did Today. Or-Weekdays are now my Weekend.

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Catherine

It’s Tuesday. And tomorrow is Wednesday.  And the weekdays off are now my “weekend off” from work.  I am now working weekends. That’s a hard pill to swallow! Time will be of the essence on these two days off but … Continue reading →

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The Old Bag is Tawking To Ya!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Catherine

No sillies. Not me! I’m not the old bag I write of this time!  I’m talking old bags—the handbag kind. The ones sitting on a shelf in your closet. A whole bunch of ’em!   Some of the old bags … Continue reading →

Posted in All Saints, All Saints Handbags, Dressing the "mature" woman, J. Crew, Longchamp, Nat & Nin, Old Handbags, Rotating Handbags, The Right Handbag for you, Tory Burch | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

Organizing At A Snail’s Pace–But I Found THE Perfect Way To House My Makeup!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Catherine

I’m moving at an incredibly slow pace today. I am pretty sure it has to do with my fear of starting a new job tomorrow.  I’ll be selling handbags (Is this perfect for me or what?) at a high-end department … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Cosmetics, DIY Organizing, Eyeshadow palettes, Organizing, Paul Potts | Tagged , | 35 Comments

On “Marguerite”, Catherine Frot, and Older French Actresses

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I drove into Philly yesterday to see a film I’ve wanted to see for quite some time.  “Marguerite”, a film directed by Xavier Giannoli, written by Giannoli and Marcia Romano. This film is very loosely based on the life … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty, Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Frot, Fanny Ardant, Isabelle Huppert, Kristin Scott Thomas, Marguerite, Mature Beauty, Nathalie Baye, Older French Actresses | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments