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!

Hanging Up My “Foodie” Apron

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Catherine

I’ll tell ya, I’m so happy to be back in front of the keyboard and returning to writing. It’s more fun to just talk about everything and nothing… Speaking of which, Friday turned out to be both a busy and … Continue reading →

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HIkea! Mykea! Ikea! Byekeya! (Christmas Decorating Part Two).

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Catherine

We left off at me leaving Michael’s with a killer headache due to those scented pine cones. I popped three Tylenol into my mouth and since I forgot to bring water with me, washed the little helpers down with my … Continue reading →

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Back to Blog. And Catching Up! Part One.

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Catherine

Hey everybody!  There’s been quite a lot going on in the world of Atypical60dom.  I want to apologize for a lack of posting but I’m back in bizness and happy to be back to blogging! The temp gig ended.  My … Continue reading →

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Nous En Tous Ensemble….

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Catherine

Sometimes there are just no words…… But Marianne is strong. We will all help her and France to get through this horrific act. Fuck it. I wasn’t going to add anything else–but you know what?  We all need to gather … Continue reading →

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Transforming Bonparte Into a French Pop Music Fan.

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I are as different as we are alike.   Actually we are more different than we are alike, but opposites attract. He is French. I’m American. Yes. My Bonaparte loves wine, baguettes, flowers and comes from an artistic family. … Continue reading →

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This Little Piggy Loved What She Wore Today!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Catherine

You know how a random thought can start an entire story or can make you ramble on and on? Well. I was in the car on my way home from work today and I thought “I really, REALLY liked what … Continue reading →

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I Love to Complain and Bitch. Therefore, I Vote!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Catherine

It’s always fun to  bitch and complain about the weather. We’re justified. It’s too cold. It’s too humid. It’s too hot. It’s too muggy. It’s too gray. Honestly, I think I complain about rainy weather more than any other kind! … Continue reading →

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Where The Hell Did Thanksgiving Go?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Catherine

Halloween is over. Luckily we had a ton of trick-or-treaters  and there was not one piece of candy left for me to shove into my mouth. The neighborhood kids are angels for helping me to stick to my diet. Oona was … Continue reading →

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Paris Without Danièle. Part Trois

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Catherine

Alrighty. We’re winding the weekend down and I’m hoping this isn’t becoming a bore for you to read, but I’ve just got so much to say about so many of the little things that occurred so take my hand and … Continue reading →

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Paris Without Danièle Part Deux

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Catherine

We left off going back to the hotel to get a well-needed sleep.  But before I continue I’m just going to move back a bit—OK? We took a nice walk on the Seine on our way back to the hotel. … Continue reading →

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