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!

Good Bye Starman

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Catherine

Our world lost a great musician and talent.  The shock is still with me. But you know what? Our starman is now in another universe.  I like to believe that he’s on top of a star in the heavens and … Continue reading →

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Disorganized Crime. Part Two

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Catherine

Thursday, January 07, 2016. Friday, January 8, 2016. (I procrastinated) I finally wrote and posted Disorganized Crime. Part One yesterday morning! Now for Disorganized Crime–Part Two: We left off with my timeline at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 5.  My … Continue reading →

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Disorganized Crime. Part One.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Catherine

Truthfully, I have so much to say about nothing. But before I can do that, I need to get organized.  It’s a weird thing.  When I was employed, my organization skills were stellar. I’m pretty sure that’s because I was … Continue reading →

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And Just How Long DOES It Take To Do A Load Of Wash?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Catherine

Well now, if you are me, it depends on the load of wash.  Yesterday I decided to give one of our sofas a well-needed cleanse.   Since it was the beginning of the New Year, and the tree and all things … Continue reading →

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A Fun-Filled New Year’s Day. We Took The Tree Down.

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Catherine

The 2015 Christmas season is officially boxed up and in hibernation until later this year.  Oh. Can you believe it?  It isn’t “Christmas next year“.   Next Christmas is the end of this year—2016.  Actually, I have to run to the … Continue reading →

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So Long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Goodbye to My Not So Favorite Year. 2015!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Catherine

You know how some years are better than other years?  Well, despite a bit of greatness for 2015, this year just wasn’t my favorite year. But first—the greatness! Honestly, I cannot complain about this Christmas. It was great!  The kids … Continue reading →

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Just One Last Pre-Christmas Post. RETRO CHRISTMAS ALERT!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Catherine

Oy Vey!  I thought I ran out of stuff to write because I’m running chaotic with last minute preps. But no.  Last night I was up till past 1:00 AM watching retro Christmas Shows.  Do you have the channel “Get … Continue reading →

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Come To My Chaotic Christmas Preparation

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Catherine

One thing I need to set straight with you my friends.  No matter how organized I think I may be—or appear to be; no matter how many lists or timelines I create; no matter how ahead I think I may … Continue reading →

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The Shortest Day of The Year..And My Happiest!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Catherine

This may also be my shortest post of the year too! Why?  You ask!  Because after today, the days get longer!!!  Yeah!  It’s the best way of looking at the shortest day of the year. Oh. And yes.  The first … Continue reading →

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‘Twas The Week Before Christmas….

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Catherine

T’was the week before Christmas At Bonaparte Chateau The crooked tree’s lights Gave ethereal glow  Some holiday stress was to be my condition As I thought of my blog Do I write of tradition?  I’ll write of egg nog and … Continue reading →

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