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Bits and Bytes and Tips to Take Away from Our Paris 2024 Visit

There is always something to share regarding shopping, dining and other tips and unwanted advice when it comes to our trips to Paris.  This year was no exception.  I learn something with every trip and this time around, learned that … Continue reading

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Paris–2024 Part Two–Wait! Now That Visit of Last Month is Last Year!

Amazing how in a few days, our December visit to Paris is now last year! Happy 2025 to everyone.  Another year of the blog and at year’s end it will be ten years ago I started this baby.  LOL—not much … Continue reading

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The Paris Trip. 2024.

Before I continue, thank you for your patience.  Since the election, it has been a whirlwind of activity.  Time to grieve because of the reelection, Thanksgiving, work, our great trip back to Paris and Christmas.  Here goes!!! “The worst part … Continue reading

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WE Did Not Vote for the Loser. THEY Did.

I know it is almost two weeks later; two weeks after a new president of these not-so-United States was elected for a second term. I started writing a blog post over a week ago.  My original post was scathing.  It … Continue reading

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Can We Normalize Our Normal Homes Please?

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to fly to Cincinnati and visit my daughter, Oona, my son-in-law, Sam, and my adorable grandsons, Owen, and Bennett. The weekend was a blast and it was wonderful to spend time with … Continue reading

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Reaching for My Inner Stripper!

As most of you most precious friends of this blog may recall, and simply because we are all around the same age—the 1963 movie “The Stripper” starring Joanne Woodward as the struggling, aging, actress who turned to stripping her clothing … Continue reading

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The Heeling Process and A Challenging Chore!

When I worked in Corporate America, I dressed.  And by “dressed,” I mean that my attire consisted of a more professional vibe.  Blazer, pencil skirt, shirt, or sweater. And heels. Always heels. Might I also add my admiration for a … Continue reading

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“The Road to Old”– Honest Thoughts on Aging.

Being born of the Baby Boomer generation, my demographic is the target of hate, mistrust, and a general attitude that we are dumb, set-in-our ways, are not tech-savvy and a plethora of other bullshit. This is the stereotype of a … Continue reading

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I am Done! With Summer. And Other Seasonal Ramblings!

Monday, September 2, 2024. It is Labor Day.  And I’m off from work.  Looking out our living room windows, I can see that the tree on our front lawn is fading in its glorious deep green to a faded version … Continue reading

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Taking My Country Back. Taking My Flag Back!

Caveat:  Before reading further, if you are a regular reader of this blog, then you are aware of my political ideologies.  If you are a guest or dropped by into my blog neighborhood and are not familiar or if you … Continue reading

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