Tag Archives: Travel

Four Days in Paris 2018- Part Two Our Rebellious Thanksgiving Dinner and a Most Busy Black Friday!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Catherine

I left off where we were getting ready for our Thanksgiving Dinner.  But wait.   I need to backtrack a couple of things. Given the fact that the hotel’s lighting was horrific (I’ll be writing about that later), I managed to … Continue reading →

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Not Your Norman Rockwell’s Thanksgivings!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Catherine

When I tell you, it’s been crazytown around here, I’m not kidding. The Lady Parts Exams are all finished. Let me tell you.  I had a mammogram set for last Friday, the 16th. This is always the one exam that … Continue reading →

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THE Only Travel Palette That You Will Ever Need!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Catherine

Do you have an at-the-ready travel bag of cosmetics?  If you do, then you know what I’m talking about. My travel cosmetics bag, which I’ve edited!! If you don’t, might I suggest creating one and stashing it in a weekender … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in NYC—And A Big Surprise! Part One

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Catherine

I’m pretty sure that I mentioned to you that Bonaparte and I were headed to Manhattan for an overnight stay.  My daughter, Oona and her boyfriend, Sam were spending the weekend in The Big Apple because she has a week … Continue reading →

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Let Me Be Your Flight Attendant—Or At Least Give You A Couple of Travel Tips!

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Catherine

When I woke up yesterday morning and looked at the date on my phone, my reaction was “Oh Merde”.  It’s June 12th already!  And for a fleeting moment, I wave of sadness came over me.  But then it left quickly … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional Mom’s Christmas Saga. Part One. The Airport.

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Catherine

Hey everyone! I’m back to the blog with a few days’ rest. The Christmas Weekend.   Dysfunctionality on my behalf.  Fun times.  Stressful times.  Dramatically horrific times mixed in with the best times. Today all is calm.  I’m sitting at my … Continue reading →

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My Saddest Bye from Paris and My Best Buys Too

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Catherine

This is a difficult post to write because I’m covering two subjects at once and I honestly don’t know where to begin. A couple of days ago I received a request on Instagram to list favorite items that I buy … Continue reading →

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What I’m Wearing. The Summer Face. And I’ve Been a Naughty Girl

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Catherine

Things are back to normal. And I have a confession. I’ve been a naughty girl. Since arriving home over three weeks ago, I’ve been petrified to get on the scale. I knew I gained weight over vacation, and then some.  … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Theoule—Until Next Time. J’Adore!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Catherine

Monday July 3, 2017 3:52 AM. Eight minutes shy of my alarm going off and I’m too afraid to close my eyes in fear that I’ll fall back into a deep slumber.  This is the beginning of our farewell to … Continue reading →

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Random Happenings on the Cote d’Azur and News We Knew Was Coming

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Catherine

Wednesday, June 28th The summer “soldes” (sales) begin today throughout the Cote d’Azur. Our plan was to do some shopping but since it’s so nice out—we ditched the idea and will hit the pool.  We’ll see what the rest of … Continue reading →

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