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Another Change in Plans and a Surprise in Monaco!

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Catherine

Thursday, June 30, 2022 There was a change-up in the plans for today.  The original plan was to head to my favorite beach, L’estagnol.   But the Frenchman nixed the beach trip due to the news last night about…………………. an invasion … Continue reading →

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If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be St. Paul de Vence

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Catherine

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 The weather report is calling for rain.  We had planned on heading to St. Tropez today so I could check out the flea market. My wish list included searching for a vintage Louis Vuitton Samur bag … Continue reading →

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Back to the Côte d’Azur. Nothing Changes Yet Everything Changes!

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Catherine

Yesterday, July, 9,2022, The Frenchman and I returned back to the States from two glorious weeks on the Côte d’Azur. Staying, once again, at the apartment in Theoule-Sur-Mer that we have rented since 2011. I’m missing this view already! Our … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on “The Coastal Grandmother” Label

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Catherine

Onto the newest trend and stereotype “The Coastal Grandmother”. Just a sampling of The Coastal Grandmother. Even though a few of them are NOT grandmothers. And WTF is Martha? She’s the Coastal Grandmother Supreme? I know. I know.  I KNOW! … Continue reading →

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WTF? Old People Have No Energy?

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Catherine

Old people can’t move around? We can’t do things?   And words to describe us are also offensively stereotypical. Granted, when it comes to our miserable Smart TV in the living room, I wait till Roman comes home to fix … Continue reading →

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Am I Crazy for Preferring to Work In An Office As Opposed to My Home?

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Catherine

Regarding my new position. I need to be replaced. That means someone needs to be hired to work as an Administrative Assistant—the position I had for four and a half years. This is me now! I’m on the phone–a lot. … Continue reading →

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What’s New Besides My Recent 67th Birthday?

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Catherine

I’ll tell you. I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks simply because I’ve been hard at work. I received a promotion. A great promotion that I’m proud of. There’s a lot to learn and a lot to master … Continue reading →

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I Passed on The Oscars–But I Saw That Slap!!!

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Catherine

Ahhh yes. There used to be a time when any major award show was a “must watch” for me. The Golden Globes. The Emmy Awards. The Grammy’s. The Tony’s.  And the mother of all award shows…The Academy Awards! I used … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell Me What I Wore This Winter?

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Catherine

Okay. I gained that horrific Pandemic weight. And as I write this, I am on the road to losing the weight my doctor told me to lose in January. I’m down to 162, now it’s 160, but it’s going to … Continue reading →

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Review Time! Hide, The Foundation, and an Out-of-the-Box Makeup Blender!

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Catherine

I’m back on this snowy Saturday. And I’m in my pajamas. I’m not getting out of them!  It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed makeup or makeup products but I’m back on this ridiculously snowy Saturday to give my, once … Continue reading →

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