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The New-Old, Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Catherine

It dawned on me about a half hour ago, that my aging, empty-nester self is enjoying this “do-nothing” Memorial Day weekend. This is me doing the “I-don’t-have-to-do-a-damn-thing” dance this Memorial Day Weekend! When my children were young, there were Memorial … Continue reading →

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In Case You Might Be Wondering Where I’ve Been…. I’ll Tell Ya!

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Catherine

It’s been a weird few months.  It started with the job I have..or rather had.  Back in November I was hired at a State Hospital in the Scheduling office—scheduling nurses for duty.  All I’m going to say is that it … Continue reading →

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Il Makiage Foundation—Truth and Transparency. Is The Hype Real?

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Catherine

If you have any sort of social media account, whether it be Tik-Tok, Instagram, Facebook or any other, chances are you’ve seen those annoying ads for Il Makiage foundation. Daily. On an hourly basis. On an annoyingly constant basis. Well…DO … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Cincinnati—I Feel Like a Real Life “Who Dey”

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Catherine

NOTE: “Who Dey” is a Cincinnati Bengals thing.  But I felt like “who dey” read on and you’ll understand! Even though Christmas is my favorite time of year and I love and enjoy cooking and baking for this festive holiday, … Continue reading →

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Hair Apparent…or…Hair Majesty…or Traveling With Wigs!

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Catherine

Okay. There’s a lot going on presently.  I’ve accepted a tentative job offer which I will write about after starting my new position.  It is full-time and is secure. Stay tuned. I cannot wait to be back at a desk … Continue reading →

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Packing for The Colder Weather Trip

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Catherine

As the holidays approach, many of us will be traveling.  Whether it be by land, sea or air, the seasons influence the way we pack for travel. Even Santa will most likely trade the sleigh for the plane. It’s faster! … Continue reading →

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What is Frumpy to Me Might Not Be to You. Is that OK?

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Catherine

One of my favorite insta- and-YouTube friends recently posted a video regarding aging, and makeup, and dressing like a granny. Sandy –our pro-ageing beauty! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjMH9HN5bU0 Watch this. What Sandy says is great—especially about lipstick! I made a comment on her … Continue reading →

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My Relationship with Alexa, Mr. Coffee and Other Objects

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Catherine

Earlier this week, my husband received a message from our cleaning people.  One of them had, by mistake, knocked over the Mr. Coffee machine and the glass carafe broke.  And that was fine. Stuff like that happens; quite honestly, I … Continue reading →

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‘Tis Autumn. And Quite Frankly, I’m Glad!

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Catherine

On Friday we said good bye to summer of 2023.   And for me, it was an odd one.  What started off fine made a turn for a, well, for a challenging one. Bye Bye Summer! See ya next year! Granted, … Continue reading →

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The Commencement of My Jobless Life.

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Catherine

If you read my previous post, you will know that the job I had and loved, was incorporated into another position.  Thus, I was a product of *cough* Corporate restructuring. Yes. You are all at work and I’ve been restructured. … Continue reading →

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