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On Job Loss, Affordability, and Sustainability and More

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Catherine

Okay. First things first. On Thursday, I was let go from my job.  Nothing personal.  It was due to a corporate restructuring.  As the only part-timer in our offices and not the only one to have my position eliminated globally, … Continue reading →

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Beauty Products I Cannot Live Without

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Catherine

Happy Last Saturday in August! Today is sunny and hot but we aren’t at the beach.  I had MOHS on my leg.  I’ll tell you the baby oil and iodine tanning thing has come back to bit me not in … Continue reading →

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The Long-Awaited Wig Post!

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Catherine

Lately I have been on the receiving end of emails and personal messages asking me to write a blog post about the wigs I wear and my “wig” story. I have also received quite a few messages and emails asking … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips and Tip Top Takeaways

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Catherine

*Sigh* Our annual trip to the Côte d’Azur has ended but I still have things to write about. I have to wait 48 weeks to go back. In the meantime, I have some tips to offer! The way Vincent and … Continue reading →

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Heading to Antibes with Two Days Left! Part Five-Fun on the Côte d’Azur

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Catherine

The final countdown begins. With two days left, we are both wondering where the time has gone. We need three full weeks here.  But, with other commitments, it’s an impossible feat. So, we move on and enjoy every second we … Continue reading →

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Back to St. Tropez and Less than a Week to Go. Part Four!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Catherine

I am sure by this time, some of you could be becoming a bit bored.  My apologies.  There is nothing phony (except losing my iPhone in St. Tropez) about my posts. No posing in fancy clothing in front of designer … Continue reading →

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Part Three! Close to Home, L’Estagnol, and It’s Been a Week Already???

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Catherine

Bonjour on this Thursday of June 22, 2023! Another day of “cloudy-not-cloudy.”  We were going to head to L’Estagnol, favorite beach of my husband’s while growing up.  However, he did not want to chance it if the clouds and sun … Continue reading →

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Our Visit to the Côte d’Azur Part Two- Grasse ,A Big To-do in St. Tropez and a Little Cannes Cannes!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Catherine

On this Monday of June 19th, we headed to Grasse after a morning at the pool. Mondays are meant for relaxing and, although we had planned to do more sight-seeing, when we arrived, we both decided that this year, we … Continue reading →

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Our Visit to the Côte d’Azur—2023! Part One

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Catherine

We are back after a little over two glorious weeks on the French Riviera! Bonjour! Bonjour to the Cote d’Azur! The same apartment we’ve been renting for over a decade.  The same familiarity. Some things change while others remain the … Continue reading →

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Soft Ageism—It’s a Thing. Thanks to Sports Illustrated and Martha Stewart

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Catherine

CAVEAT: If you are offended by my snarky tone then might I suggest you do not read this blog post and go read something about finding Talbots clothing. And Talbots target consumer being the “over 50 woman”, ponder why a … Continue reading →

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