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!

Turnpike Angst, A Visit to the Old Neighborhood, Fun with My Girls–a Great Sunday!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Catherine

After two harrowing trips on the NJ Turnpike, I’m, thankfully, here on this bright Monday morning to report about yesterday’s goings on! With the clocks jumped ahead that one hour, I did wake up slightly more tired than usual, but … Continue reading →

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Awww. Pluck it! Some Chicken and The “Ulta”m”IT”e Makeover! (Part Une)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Saturday. I have my “IT” cosmetics makeover this afternoon. This makeover is going to be the highlight of my day and it’s going to be a challenge for the IT cosmetics makeup artist. Imagine—turning me into the ultimate beauty! … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Airport Greeting Sweater, Gap Jeans, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, House of Cards, IT Cosmetics. Makeovers for Older and Mature Women, Menopause. Chicken Veronique recipe, ModCcloth, Nine West Over-the-Knee Boots. Tweezers, Plucking chin hair, rice flour, Souffle | Tagged , | Leave a comment

I Shaved My Legs Today! The Stubble was Too Much for Monsieur Bonaparte!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Catherine

Oh Menopause! Oh Menopause! You have taken the precious locks from atop my fair skull only to bestow thy legs with that very same hair in which I must shave. I shan’t comply on a daily basis. Thou needs thy slobby … Continue reading →

Posted in Bare Minerals, Evil Katie Hopkins, Fake Tanning, J. Crew, Jergens, Kelly Clarkson, Lip Gloss, Makeup for Older Women, menoapausal issues., Momofuku Milk Bar Cookies and Cream, Neutrogena, Souffle, Stila, Wilson Picket Funky Broadway | 4 Comments

More Snow, Madeleines and the Cote d’Azur!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Catherine

This winter’s weather is getting to me and I’m feeling really “blah”. We’re in the middle of the snow storm we should have had in January. Or February. It’s been snowing all day with no end in sight. Out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biot, Budget vacation in France, Cannes, Geant, Kir Royales, Paris, Snow, Theoule sur Mer, Vacationing in France | Tagged | 2 Comments

Waiting for the Snow–Not Godot!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Catherine

Like Vladimir and Estragon waiting for Godot, Bonaparte and I will, unfortunately, be waiting for snow. And—as in the absence of the elusive Godot, I sure hope the snow won’t show! I would rather wait for Godot than this awful … Continue reading →

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Plumping My Big Mouth, Burning Rubber and Some Faux Channel!

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Catherine

Oh boy. This is a good day! You know, the past few days that I’ve been out and about driving in my car, I noticed the scent of rubber. I noticed this smell again today and I started to freak … Continue reading →

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I Need A Project!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Catherine

So I’m thinking—I need a project. I’m itching to paint walls or refinish a piece of furniture. I need something to work on! Alas, since I’m without income for now, the pragmatic side of me decided to hold off on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bar Stools, Barry's Tea, Bedroom Furniture, Home Decor, Jergens Natural Glow, Neutrogena Gradual Tanner | 2 Comments

Some Snow, A Spa, A Sigh—But A Great Sunday!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Catherine

March 1st! In 20 days it’ll be spring. I can practically hear those little purple crocuses trying, with all their might, to fight their way through the frozen ground. I dunno know if we’ll see these little cuties any time … Continue reading →

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The Spicy Chronicles Continue–and A Twin Too!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Catherine

What a nice Saturday morning! For once there is not a cloud in the sky. I hear a little bird chirping, it almost feels like spring truly is on her way. The frozen left over snow isn’t even bothering me! … Continue reading →

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It’s A Chili, Glittery Eye Make Up, Joe King Carrasco Kinda Weekend!!!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Friday! Monsieur Bonaparte has a cold. He’s a smart Frenchman, he is! Instead of really “refined” (his words, not mine) dinner fare for the weekend, he’s requested something simple—yet, with heat as to open his nasal passages. Tonight—it’s Chili … Continue reading →

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