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It’s The Little Things . . .

October 22, 2020patti 8 Comments

It’s the little things . . . . I think grooming and preening can become massive chores. Trying out a new lipstick is fun, and so is flipping through magazines/Pinterest looking for fab new hairstyles. But I don’t want to… Continue Reading →

Aging, Beauty, Humor, Life Philosophy

Eight Easy Tips For Babying Your Clothes

October 15, 2020patti 16 Comments

Eight easy tips for babying your clothes. The average US family spends between 3 and 4% of its total budget on clothing. The 2018 median income of US households was $62,000, so that’s $1,800 – $2,500 on average. (Your mileage… Continue Reading →

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The Fun Is Always On The Other Side Of . . .

October 8, 2020patti 10 Comments

The fun is always on the other side of a yes. I’m a huge fan of Tina Fey. Smart, funny, talented, and did I say funny? And pretty fabulous looking too. At age 50, she looks better than ever. She’s… Continue Reading →

Aging, Humor, Life Philosophy

The Urge To Chop

October 1, 2020patti 30 Comments

The urge to chop. Do you get it sometimes? The urge to whack away at your hair? And what do you do about it? The pandemic and subsequent time at home has many of us eyeballing the shears. I’ve trimmed… Continue Reading →

Beauty, Life Philosophy

What Does It Mean To Embrace Our Age?

September 24, 2020patti 19 Comments

What does it mean to embrace our age? In some ways, it’s a silly question. Our chronological age is not negotiable. Like our gender, race, and eye color, we have no control over what age we are. But unlike the… Continue Reading →

Aging, Beauty, Life Philosophy

Lefties And Righties: We Can All Get Along

September 17, 2020patti 10 Comments

Lefties and righties (brains that is), we can all get along. I’m an extremely analytical person, always have been. A left-brainer, an INTJ. I love lists, numbers, spreadsheets and percentages. I choose logic over emotion for many life decisions. I… Continue Reading →

Humor, Life Philosophy, Wardrobe

The Confidence Of Age

September 10, 2020patti 9 Comments

The confidence of age. Growing older is a trade-off, as are most things in life. In youth, we have socially-defined beauty and high energy. It’s part of the evolutionary plan, and it works to help us attract mates and reproduce… Continue Reading →

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DIY Hair: Do You Or Don’t You?

September 3, 2020patti 18 Comments

DIY Hair: do you or don’t you? My mother and my grandmother Lucy went to the salon – the beauty parlor –  every Saturday throughout the 1960’s. They had a wash and set and lots of hairspray. And gossip. Then… Continue Reading →

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