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A Snowy Weekend–and Back to Normal!

This has been that weekend in January.  The one where all the signs of the Holiday Season have been dismantled and nestled away in their proper resting places until next Christmas.  The pillows and lights and decorations will be in … Continue reading

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Atypical 60’s Best of 2016—The Best Stuff for Mature Woman

As we sidle into 2017, we will be venturing into all things new and improved.  Thusly bringing our indecisiveness to the top of the emotional heap!  But, as we do move forward, I want to take some time to share … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Week 15. The WEAK Before Christmas

Deck the Walls of My Flabby Belly Fa la la la la. La la la la With Cookie Batter and Fruity Jelly Fa la la la la. La la la la Don me now with Spanx and girdles Fa la … Continue reading

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Holiday Dressing for The Casual Woman

Look through any magazine’s holiday issue and you will read articles about how to dress your festively best from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Harper’s Bazaar likes Perfection!  I don’t. A great number of the clothing in ads and editorials … Continue reading

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Week 14. And Can We Talk Sexy Underwear For Older Ladies Please?

I was really really good this week upon our return from the gluttonous three days in Paris. My only regret on the trip was that I never treated myself to chocolat chaud—and it was because I actually forgot to stop … Continue reading

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Pragmatic Packing For a Short Trip To Paris and Getting My Flâneuse On!

We leave tomorrow for Paris. It’s definitely not an extended stay. We fly home on Wednesday. Basically, this is three full days and three full nights. This isn’t a trip for visiting the museums or the many sights. It isn’t … Continue reading

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A Crazy Week And a Bit of A Weight Loss Before Thanksgiving!

This has been one crazy week.  Work is busy—the days continue to fly by.  And our plans for Thanksgiving have been altered slightly.   Instead of traveling out to Long Island, Bonaparte and I made the decision to stay home and … Continue reading

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Week Twelve! Just WHERE Does The Time Go?

I can’t believe it’s been 12 weeks of a weight loss journey. I’m down another pound.  Truth be told, my personal goal for the week before Thanksgiving was 147 but I’ll take the 148!  I’m hoping to be 145 by … Continue reading

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Turtlenecks for Turkey Necks-Join My New Cause!!

The idea actually came to me yesterday.  Like Marianne leading the French into the Revolution, I shall lead my mature ladies into the new cause for fashion.  Disguising the turkey neck!  Read on for my epiphany! Marianne may have led the … Continue reading

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Shit Old Ladies Wear–And Don’t EVER Tell Me I’m Too Old to Wear Jeans!

Skinny jeans are my friend.  Skinny jeans with a bit of stretch are my very good friends.  And super skinny jeans with a bit of stretch and that fit tightly around the ankles are my very best friends!  And because … Continue reading

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