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!

In Praise of Ugly Ducklings, Black Sheep, And Scarred Ladies!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Catherine

In less than a month I will be bidding farewell to my 50’s and entering a new decade—60 years old, 60 years young, whatever you chose to say, I will be 60. When I look in the mirror, I see … Continue reading →

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Cathexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Catherine

Oh boy. Can I just tell you how bad my day was yesterday? It started out in theory, pretty darn good but as the day progressed…it turned into a three-ring disaster of sorts. Kind of like the main character in … Continue reading →

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Mundane Mid-Week Musings…..

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Catherine

Ouch…Day after St. Patrick’s Day. My memory goes back to those fun times of waking up on March 18th in desperate need for the perfect hangover breakfast. A greasy fried egg, bacon and cheese on a sesame bagel only  too  be washed … Continue reading →

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Catherine

March 17th brings many celebrations of all things Irish for those who are Irish born, Irish Americans and all others around the world with Irish blood! St. Patrick–our patron Saint. I even attended St. Patrick’s grammar school in Bay Shore, … Continue reading →

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In Search of a Decent Baguette—Cherchez Le Pain!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Catherine

Earlier today, my girlfriend Cheryl got in touch with me to tell me about a new “French” Bakery in nearby West Chester. La Baguette Magique. Cheryl is well-aware of Monsieur Bonaparte’s search for the perfect a halfway decent baguette in … Continue reading →

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Hi Anxiety! I Can’t Let You Go! But I Have a Couple of Great Recipes!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Catherine

My dear readers. I’ve welcomed you into my world of imperfection and so it’s only fair for me to be open about all my imperfections! I suffer from anxiety and have from the time I was a child. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Home Improvements and A Sinfully Lazy Saturday!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Catherine

We  Bonaparte worked so hard on Thursday night to take everything off the counters and to move the dining room furniture to make way for the installation of the backsplash in the kitchen and the chair rail in the dining … Continue reading →

Posted in bathroom renovations, cleaning out purces, home improvements, Jonathan King, kitchen renovations, Lazy Bones, messy purses, subway tiles | Leave a comment

Splish Splash, I’m Not Gettin’ Backsplashed–So I’ll Go Beauty Shopping Instead!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Catherine

Today was the day our backsplash was to be installed in the kitchen. “WAS.” We received word late yesterday afternoon that it would have to be pushed back until tomorrow. Why was I so upset? I’ll tell you why. My … Continue reading →

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Judgment Day. Again. And Again. And Again. But the Soda Bread Looks Great!!!

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Catherine

Oh boy. And a Happy Hump Day to you! Late in the afternoon, the sun is kind of starting to peek out from beneath a ceiling of clouds. It is so great to not have to be bundled up like … Continue reading →

Posted in Being judged, Dirty Cars, Dressing for job interviews, Irish Soda Bread, Jacrew a.k.a. J. Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Lowe's, Murfee Scarfs, Normal Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday Mom. I Wish You Were Here…..

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Catherine

My mother would be celebrating her 83rd birthday today. This is still your day! Alzheimer’s took her. The twisted beauty of this disease is that my mother had no idea her mind and body was deteriorating. She was able to … Continue reading →

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