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!

73 Peeks Into My Thought Process

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Catherine

I’m weight-challenged. Beauty-challenged. Discretion-challenged. Career-challenged. And so much more. But. One thing I ain’t is “Truthfully Challenged“!  I tell it like it is. I was given a challenge earlier this morning by Trudy from “Rendezvous in New York” to answer … Continue reading →

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Down With Love!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Catherine

Bonaparte made dinner reservations at our favorite local restaurant for this coming Saturday evening.  February 13th, the day before St. Valentine’s Day.  The restaurant is “Spring Mill Café” and we love our dinners there. The staff knows us, the food … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobby Darin, Down With Love, Fuck Love, John Mayer, Michel Polnareff, Ohio Players, Valentine's Day | Tagged , | 41 Comments

I Came, I Saw, I Conquered NW Arkansas!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Catherine

I’m so proud of how my daughter has grown into a responsible adult. When we arrived at her apartment, dinner that she prepared– a soup from her home made bone broth, sausage and kale was ready to be served. She even had the … Continue reading →

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Just Plane Fun!

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Catherine

Are you dying to find out how my trip to Arkansas went?  Well, it was great! But, as usual, I’ve got so much to tell you.  Like Julie Andrews sings, “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning”….   Please. Go put the kettle or … Continue reading →

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Christmas Comes in February!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Catherine

Tomorrow is the big day!  I’ll be enjoying the Christmas gift that the kids gave me.  A trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas to see Oona!  Last July, we tearfully bid each other farewell at LaGuardia—a result of her job transfer.  Oona’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Mommy and me time., Travel | 34 Comments

I Cover the Crew. Let’s Look at The February J. Crew Style Guide

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Catherine

My J. Crew Style Guide came in the mail this week and I just got around to looking at it. I’ve been with J. Crew since 1983, the year the catalog line of clothing came to be. I was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amy Winehouse, Don't tell me how to dress!, J. Crew Style Guide, Jenna lyons | Tagged , , | 31 Comments

I Banish Thee To Room 101

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Catherine

Public employment contributes neither to advantage nor happiness. It is but honorable exile from one’s family and affairs.” Thomas Jefferson. A long time ago. You cannot imagine how joyful and filled with glee I was to be nominated for the Room … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Snowed- In, Crazed Old Lady

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Catherine

Thursday, January 28, 2016 Dear Diary: Today marks the 7th day that I’ve been indoors. I’ve only been outside to shovel the one scoop of snow before Bonaparte lovingly threw my fat ass back in the warmth of the chateau. … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Stories. A Family Torn Apart

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Catherine

Today is National Holocaust Day. I’m on the fence about this because the Holocaust shouldn’t have just one day of remembrance.  We should always have a piece of this placed in our memory bank—whether Jewish or not. It shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Andre Girard, Andree Girard, Daniele Delorme, Dany Lartigue, France, J. H. Lartigue, Nazi Occupation of France, Paris France, Ravensbruck, The Holocaust | Tagged , , , | 42 Comments

The Old Lady and the Mediterranean Sea. Or Why Do I Stress Over Packing?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Catherine

She was an old lady who traveled with her Frenchman in a plane in the sky and she had gone eighty-four days now without failing to stress about her luggage. In the first forty days her Frenchman had been annoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gap, Hemingway, J. Crew, Longchamp, Packing that carry on, Primark Leggings, The Carry On Bag, Travel | Tagged , | 10 Comments