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How To Slow Down Time

November 12, 2013patti 19 Comments

Source. This site sells “melting” furniture! Remember when we were kids and summer vacation lasted about, oh, two years? Then of course the school year stretched ahead – at least three years there. I got engaged for the first time… Continue Reading →

Etc., Life Philosophy

It’s The Little Things, #2

October 4, 2013patti 23 Comments

I wrote last week about the small touches that give my mostly-neutral wardrobe new life. Well, here it is Friday again – and again I have worn black trousers, a black maxi skirt, and a navy striped skirt, with simple… Continue Reading →

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What To Wear To A Mammogram?

August 27, 2013patti 34 Comments

I believe it’s wise to dress up a little for medical appointments. For one, it makes me feel better in general. And for two, it elevates the expectations of the front desk people. “Here is a woman who knows what… Continue Reading →

Life Philosophy

Changes Afoot, And Treats In the Mail

March 16, 2013patti 17 Comments

source With the announced end of Google Reader it’s possible/likely Google Friend Connect may soon be history as well. I hope you’ll still want to follow Not Dead Yet Style to keep up with my musings and not-dead-yet fashions. Please… Continue Reading →

Aging, Life Philosophy

Rules, Schmules – I’m Not Dead Yet

December 11, 2012patti 52 Comments

My darling baby sister (age 42) sent me this article yesterday: 59 is the Age Women Should Stop Wearing Red Lipstick, Heavy Makeup, Study Finds. Not because she thinks I need to follow the “rules”! She and I have a… Continue Reading →

Life Philosophy, Wardrobe

What I Wore: Familiar Favorites In A Time Of Change

December 6, 2012patti 17 Comments

As you probably know, we recently moved house. That means (I think I’d forgotten this) every single Q-tip from the old house has to leave and find a place in the new house. That goes for shoes, tights, scarves and… Continue Reading →

Humor, Life Philosophy

Big Girls Do Cry

November 21, 2012patti 30 Comments

We are in our new home now – a condo, actually, with gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s still a big mess, lots of boxes to unpack and we haven’t touched “decor” yet. Our wonderful, familiar king-sized mattress did… Continue Reading →

Life Philosophy

Miracle Makeovers

September 18, 2012patti 35 Comments

I have enjoyed every style book written by Brenda Kinsel. She is witty, warm, and usually spot-on in her style advice. A quick, fun read. Her little book Brenda’s Bible is a collection of advice, encouragement, affirmation and humor. Today… Continue Reading →

Beauty, Life Philosophy, Wardrobe

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I am a sixty-something woman, wife, professional, auntie and crazy cat lady. We're not dead yet, so let’s enjoy every sandwich and gild the lilies. Photo credit Suzanne Carillo.

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