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!

Move Over Moses! Here’s MY Commandments! Atypical 60’s Rules to Live By!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Catherine

Alright. I’ll admit, I’m a bit hungover today. A bit too much of the bubbly on a week night and some Côtes de Provence does not a chipper gal make in the morning! But I had my moments of pity … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Bourdain, Barefoot Contessa, Being happy, Christian Clavier, Christian Louboutins, Debi Mazur, France, Ina Garten, Laugh at yourself!, LV Neverfull, Nat & Nin, Paris, Rules to live by, Smile, Trust, Zazi Films | 4 Comments

Fired! And I’m NOT Talking About Burgers Flipping on The Grill. I Got Fired!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Catherine

Pity Party Time Everyone! I just chilled the Champagne! Yeah. Tonight I’m having the bubbly for a Pity Party! I got fired! The past two positions I held were positions in which my administrative skills were used to their fullest … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Josh Duggar’s Final Judgement From Atypical60’s Point of View!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Catherine

Now, as you know, I try to keep serious subject matter like religion and politics off of my blog. For me, serious subject matter is female hair loss, sun safety, my jiggly thighs and belly, cooking, and my life with … Continue reading →

Posted in Duggar Family Scandal. Josh Duggar Molestation. Hippie Jesus, Hipster Jesus. Josh Duggar's conversation with Jesus | 31 Comments

Memorial Day Weekend Fun Atypical 60 Style! A Chaise Chase & Some Summer Essentials for The Old Lady!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Catherine

Hope everyone has enjoyed this lovely weekend. Lots of fun on this end! Friday night started off with a bang! My son, Roman, who works doing the cue cards for Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show and SNL, had a nice surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Corn Cookies, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show | 4 Comments

A Tarte Start to My First Day of Work!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Catherine

It’s slightly after 6PM and I’ve been on the phone with Oona happily telling her about my return to the workforce. But, first things first. I thought, after the Yummie Tummie “Today’s Special” from QVC, that I was finished ordering … Continue reading →

Posted in Tarte Cosmetics | 4 Comments

My Blog, My New Job And Other Ramblings……

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Sunday! Tomorrow I start my new job. I have lots of emotions running around my little spirit right now.  First, it’s like Divine Intervention that just in the nick of time, before my unemployment runs out, I became re-employed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Oh God. I Thought It Was Just a Pimple?? I’ll Never Bake Myself Again!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Catherine

It’s that time of year! That time where we are stripped of those layers that kept us warm and cozy during the winter. No more shirts under sweaters under blazers under jackets or coats. No more wool hats, no more … Continue reading →

Posted in Clarins, Josie Maran. St. Tropez One Night Only, Skin Cancer. Squamous Cell on Face. Mohs Surgery. Sephora Sun Safety Kit 2015. Peter Thomas Roth | Leave a comment

Move Over Josephine! Bonaparte is Mine!!! (The Story of how a New York Girl and Parisian Man Met)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Catherine

A couple of readers are curious as to how Bonaparte and I came to be a couple and I thought it would make for a fun post so here goes! I hope you enjoy…. Seriously Josephine. Get outta my way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 33 Comments

Musings on Cooking–The Books. The Shows. And Me!

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Catherine

It’s pretty common knowledge that I enjoy cooking and baking. Given the fact my better half, Bonaparte, is a Frenchman, he is the Gallic essence of the saying “The way to a man’s heart is to his stomach”. Caveat on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Channel, Extra Virgin, Food Network, Great Chefs, Ina Garten, John Folse, Mo Rocca, My Grandmother's Ravoli, Nathalie Dupree, Taste of Louisiana | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Momma Lama Ding-Dong! Mother’s Day Greetings to ALL Moms Out There!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Catherine

Mother’s Day is tomorrow. It’s weird too, because I don’t necessarily think of me on Mother’s Day. (Which is pretty darn unusual since I’m extremely self-centered and the center of my universe!). I think of my mother instead. My mother,  … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's Day Tributes. Toya Graham | 6 Comments