All Kinds Of Tears, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:11am
Yesterday I cried a lot. First, the Supreme Court of the United States of America decided that gay marriage was legal all over the country.
June 27, 2015
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Year: 2015
Fierce at 50
Your Work Clothes May Have Some Fun In Retirement
I used to wear a long white Splendid blouse over black bootleg cords. I used to wear pencil skirts with boots. I used to wear lavender,
June 26, 2015
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Gardening
In Northern California, It’s Hydrangea O’Clock
America’s collective consciousness knows the crocus, emerging from snow. We wallow in roses and peonies, come summer. And hydrangeas? In my part of California, the time is now. Drought brings burn.
June 25, 2015
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Home
The Great Candle Burn-Off Of 2015 — Queen Diptyque Vs. Whole Foods Random
I used to scoff at “home fragrance,” back in the days when it came from factories and reeked of surfactants. Then I found candles, and plant-based scents. Now
June 23, 2015
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The Best Kind Of Decluttering, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:01am
My son, my daughter and my daughter’s boyfriend are here. We’ve planned a morning of sorting and decluttering their old stuff, giving away some of my old furniture, and renting a
June 20, 2015
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Gardening
A Pair Of Crocs For Every Doorstep
This is my front entry. Old school doormat from our local hardware store, basic Crocs. Minimalist, with a little earthy texture for good measure. And in
June 18, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Why Cut A Long Graying Braid?
By the time I got a haircut, my gray braid had grown down past the middle of my back. I loved the thing, in and of
June 16, 2015
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Travel
Life As A Midlife Spy, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:24am
We are often encouraged to stay calm, and carry on. Serenity now, and all that. But every once in a while, let’s applaud adventure. Yesterday I
June 13, 2015
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Culture of Origin
Writing The Book On High WASPs, As It Were
The book I didn’t write was to be about High WASPs. As I spend far less time writing in the voice of my ancestors these
June 11, 2015
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Home
Master Bedroom Aesthetics – Anyone For Hot Pink?
We’ve made some progress sprucing up the master bedroom. First, we bought a gray velvet bed, from Room & Board. Then, a white duvet cover and pillows
June 9, 2015
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Gardening
When Weather Got Scary, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:56am
This is my front lawn. I’m letting it die. Northern California is dry. Actually, so’s the whole state, but that’s a lot of acreage and I
June 6, 2015
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Shop Now For Your Future Retirement, Or, Part B Of The Thoughtful And Stylish Wardrobe
And now, some thoughts on how you might shop today for tomorrow’s retirement. Working, I used a fair amount of my salary to buy stuff for stress relief. I
June 5, 2015
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