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!

My Strange Addiction. A Public Service Announcement for The Season!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Catherine

Due to the chaos of the Holiday season—what with shopping, baking, cleaning (ugh), and watching all those Christmas movies, I managed to catch up on fellow bloggers’ posts.  One of the blogs I enjoy, Kaboodlemum  posted about her “Winter Blues”   And … Continue reading →

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A Modern Christmas Miracle. O Star of Bethlehem……Pennsylvania, That Is!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Catherine

I am witness to a wonderful miracle and it would not have happened had we not made the journey to Bethlehem to seek a star. We were on a mission to follow  the great star! One of my favorite Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Little Re-Gifting of A Little French Christmas……

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Sunday everyone.   With all the baking and running around and wrapping gifts and everything else that goes on as the clock to Christmas tick tocks away, I was notified of a repost of a little article I wrote for … Continue reading →

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How Dough I Love Thee? I Can Proof It To Ya!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Catherine

For most of us, the time leading up to Christmas is spent trying to deal with the crowds and mayhem at the mall.  Long lines at the cashier.  Pushing and shoving.  Cursing the driver that snuck into the parking space … Continue reading →

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So My Weekend Started Out Like…

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Catherine

Shit. Yes. On Friday I stepped into shit. Dog shit. The dog shit wasn’t Chippy’s. It belonged to another neighborhood canine. Here’s what happened. I took Chippy the Wonderdog out for a little “bathroom break” before he and I were … Continue reading →

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What a Dickens of a Day!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Catherine

It was the laziest of times. It wasn’t the worst of times though! Holiday stress.  Job interviews gone bad.  My bald spot getting bigger.  Mass shootings now a normal occurrence.  News reporters being too politically correct. Dirty politicians. What’s a … Continue reading →

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I Swear To God Almighty I Will Reblog My Open Letter To Society Every Time There Is a Mass Shooting.

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Catherine

This shit needs to stop. I’m not kidding. Once again, American Gun Terrorists strike. And, yes.  Guns DO kill.  And No. Politicians “pretend” to be upset but they are not. Politicians will NEVER seriously do anything to stop the issues … Continue reading →

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Fugget About Christmas Cheer. I’m Gettin’ My Holiday Bitch On!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Catherine

Before I continue, I want to tell you how my Thanksgiving rolled.  First of all, the timing of Oona’s flight couldn’t have gone better.  Her flight arrived early. EARLY! So we went home to a nice dinner of my   Essential … Continue reading →

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Craving That Essential Thanksgiving Sandwich Instead of The Meal

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Catherine

It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of turkey.  Turkey has a distinct timeline.  After about two to three hours sitting out in the air of a warm kitchen or dining room, the meat gets dry. I don’t care … Continue reading →

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Wiggin’ and Wrapping It!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Catherine

It was a very productive Monday. First of all, I’m so tired of dealing with the hair loss. Honestly, after I pulled my hair back in a ponytail, I got a side glance in the mirror and this time saw … Continue reading →

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