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!

Dear President Obama. May I Offer A Critique?

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Catherine

NOTE:  I try to keep politics out of my posts. However, after observing many issues, I felt compelled to put my thoughts in a letter to our great President. I have always supported him and continue to do so.  He … Continue reading →

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This Old Lady Does The Drugstore Beauty Haul

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Catherine

I’m thinking of adding a regular feature about beauty for old ladies.  (And please my besties. Please do not be insulted when I use the term “old ladies”.  It is more a term of endearment and a slap in the … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, Cosmetic Brushes, CoverGirl Lip Color, Elf Cosmetics, Elf Flawless Finish Foundation, EmilyNoel83, hair styles for older women, L'Oreal Eyeliner, Makeup for Older Women, NYC, NYX Highlight and Contour, Olay, Roller Sets, Stylish Older Women, Well-Rested, Wet n Wild cosmetics | Tagged , | 29 Comments

Uh. Uh. Uh. Uh. Stayin’ Awake. Stayin’ Awake. Atypical60 Looks at the 2016 Oscar Awards!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Catherine

Again, I’m late to the party.  Upon our return from DC, I sat down and watched, not only the entire Oscar ceremony; but I surfed various pre-Oscar “Red Carpet Event” shows.   I was expecting excitement, titillation, and some politically incorrect … Continue reading →

Posted in Oscar Fashions, Oscar Fashions. Oscar Diversity. Skinny-ass actresses, Oscars 2016, Uncategorized | Tagged | 29 Comments

A Weekend Getaway! The One Night Micro-Mini Vacation!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Catherine

Every now and then Bonaparte and I like to take a little weekend trip.  To be honest with you, we haven’t done this in a while.  Our last weekend “trip” was to Paris (Jesus, I sound like a pretentious asshole … Continue reading →

Posted in DC, Domestic Travel, Dressing for older women, Fragonard, Gap Jeans, Georgetown, Goya, J. Crew, Jean Louis David, Louis XIV, Monet, Rembrandt, Watteau | Tagged , , | 24 Comments

A Weekend in DC and Now to the Oscars.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Catherine

Whew!  Bonaparte and I just got home five minutes ago from a weekend in DC.  He wanted to get me out of the house so he swooped me away to our Nation’s Capital. Anyway, I’ll be posting pictures. IF my … Continue reading →

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Hot Mess Mommy- True Tales From the Dark Side

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Catherine

A couple of days back, my friend Anne posted a Buzzfeed video on Facebook.  This particular vignette looked at the different types of mommies in today’s culture. This video is so funny–but so incredibly spot on about different kinds of … Continue reading →

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HBO’s “Vinyl”. It’s Kind of Plasticky!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Catherine

Always late to the party, I thought HBO’s new series, “Vinyl” was premiering Sunday night.  I missed that by a week. But thanks to “On Demand”, we were able to watch three full hours of this new series created by … Continue reading →

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Old Lady Date Night. The Fugly Truth of Looking Humanly Beautiful.

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day dinner last night at our favorite restaurant—Spring Mill Café.  I covered the reason why we pushed back our dinner in my Valentine’s Day post.  And, I’ll tell you all about our great … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Bare Minerals, Beauty Blender, Beauty Blender Dupes, Beauty for Older Women, Cosmetics, Dressing the "mature" woman, It Cosmetics, J. Crew, Makeup for Older Women, Mature Beauty, NYX Highlight and Contour | Tagged | 42 Comments

I’ve Got Sunshine, On a Cloud Bread Day!

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Catherine

I guess you’d Say Oprah and Me are doin’ OK! Cloud Bread. Talkin’ ’bout Cloud Bread. Cloud Bread! If the Temptations knew about Cloud Bread, they would have changed the lyrics!   Oprah loves bread.  Oprah sure makes a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Oprah and Bread. Weight Watchers. Gluten Free. The Temptations. Cloud Bread, Uncategorized | 36 Comments

Can We Talk Travel? Can We Talk Paris? Can We Talk Logical Paris Travel?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Catherine

No. I’m not channeling my French Joan Rivers.  It’s just that now is the time that many people are making plans for summer trips and vacations.  And. Lately, I’ve been approached by both friends and family on advice and thoughts … Continue reading →

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