Category Archives: humor

The Return to France. Ready. Jet. Go No!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Catherine

Caveat:  I’m writing my posts about our trip to France as they appear in my journal entries.  Also—this is a different kind of travel post about France. There are no smoke and mirrors here.  This is not the jet-set view … Continue reading →

Posted in France, humor | Tagged , , | 29 Comments

I’m Officially Running for President of These United States– Move Over Donald and Hillary!

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Catherine

I’m throwing myself into the 2016 presidential race.  Why would I do that? You ask. It’s because I’m sick and tired of the smear campaigning that is currently taking place.  That’s right! I’ve had enough of the smear campaign that … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, humor, Presidential Campaigns | Tagged , , , | 41 Comments

How to Get Youthful Glowing Skin When You Are Over 60 Years Old!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Catherine

What do you think of that teaser title?  It’s like all those internet spam and magazine  ads telling you how great, pretty, young, and perfect you, too, can be past that certain age. And when you open the ad, the face … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, stress | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day to THAT Mom!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Catherine

I’m still in pain from the mad rush of last minute Mother’s Day shoppers yesterday in the land of Retail Hell.   My once-perfect, narrow feet—now growing bunions, are screaming and barking and not happy with the swelling that comes from … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Posts About Mother's Day, humor, Mother's Day, The Not so perfect mom | Tagged , | 32 Comments

Monday Musings. Retails From The Dark Side

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine

Happy Monday everyone!   The sun is shining. The outside temperature is warm, yet cool enough to allow for a great hair day. The humidity hasn’t ambushed the tresses yet. I should be outside but I’m incredibly happy to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Beauty, careers, Fashion, humor, J. H. Lartigue, Retail Musings from the Dark Side | Tagged , | 29 Comments

Icona Am In Love With Little Edie Beale and Her Fashion Style

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Catherine

When I woke up this morning, I checked the emails on my iPhone. Lord knows, I can’t miss any news. I mean, people don’t email me so I have to pretend that all “dot coms” are my besties! InStyle.com greeted … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Grey Gardens, humor, Jackie Kennedy, Little Edie Beale, Style, The Bouvier Family, Unusual fashion and style icons | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Bits and Pieces for the Old Girls! Accessories and Beauty Tawk for Friday!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Catherine

Hi Girls. Happy Friday.  Whether you are having a hectic Easter  or a laid back one, or whether you don’t celebrate—have a great, great weekend. Earlier this morning Bonaparte and I ventured out to run some errands on a cloudy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Antik Batik, Baby Boomers, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, Daniele Delorme, Denim Jackets. Kut From The Kloth, Dressing for Mature Women, Dressing for older women, Fashion, Fashion for older women, France, Galeries Lafayette, humor, It Cosmetics, Makeup for Older Women, Mally Cosmetics, Mally Roncal, Old Navy Fitted T Shirts, Over 50 Fashions, Wet n Wild cosmetics | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

What The Hell Is That Disagreeable Odor? Is it—-FEET??????

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Catherine

Are you as sensitive to scents, smells, odors and fragrances as I am?  I mean it. Factors other than a lifetime of allergies and sinus issues have added to my “Scents-it-ivity”.  Hypochondria is a factor. It started when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in disagreeable odors, humor, Smelly feet, Stinky shoes | Tagged , , | 24 Comments

Hot Mess Mommy- True Tales From the Dark Side

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Catherine

A couple of days back, my friend Anne posted a Buzzfeed video on Facebook.  This particular vignette looked at the different types of mommies in today’s culture. This video is so funny–but so incredibly spot on about different kinds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Mess Moms, humor, True Tales on the Mom Front | Tagged , | 26 Comments

Disorganized Crime. Part Two

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Catherine

Thursday, January 07, 2016. Friday, January 8, 2016. (I procrastinated) I finally wrote and posted Disorganized Crime. Part One yesterday morning! Now for Disorganized Crime–Part Two: We left off with my timeline at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 5.  My … Continue reading →

Posted in Attempts at organizing, Disorganized life, humor, Procrastination | Tagged , , , , , | 18 Comments