Día de los Muertos, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:54am
Today is both All Soul’s Day, in the Catholic calendar, and the second and final day of the Latin American Día de los Muertos. I’ve
November 2, 2019
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Food
How To Look Thin When You Are 63, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:51am
Let me first say that nobody has any obligation whatsoever to look thin. If you have landed here for the first time, let me also
October 26, 2019
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Makeup & Skincare
Un-Domesticated Haircuts at 63, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:45am
A couple of weeks ago, I had very long hair. Now I don’t. This is better. You can see that my hair’s now about
October 19, 2019
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Literature & the Arts
An Unpopular Opinion Of The Sturdy Gal, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:54am
This morning I offer you an alternative to the highly-praised television series, Fleabag, that I myself, Lisa Carnochan, did not particularly like. May I direct
October 12, 2019
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Style
Reporting Back On Fall Shopping, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:10am
A few weeks ago, I thought about a couple of purchases. Hey presto. Above are the UNIQLO jeans we discussed. So 80s and so great
October 5, 2019
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Gardening
9 Lessons For Life From An Amateur Gardener, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:42am
I garden. While I garden, despite my best intentions, I think. Herewith: In gardens, as in life, some people love research. Some, do not. If,
September 28, 2019
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Style
The Value Of Contrast For Balance, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:54am
Color is one thing–contrast, another, and possibly more complex. Through contrast, we communicate our measure of balance. Layers become more evident, both in clothes and,
September 21, 2019
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The Bratty Reader, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:28am
I’ve been trying to read more books. I’ve always been always reading, which is to say, if there’s no open book on my bedside table
September 7, 2019
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Irish Matchmakers And A Eulogy Of Sorts, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:30am
Good morning. It’s going on six months since my mom died. I am not preoccupied by her death, not mourning all the time. But I
August 31, 2019
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Raptures/Analysis
Utopia, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:35am
I was talking to my son, a good man, about Utopia. In fact, he was talking about the vision he and his friends have for
August 24, 2019
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Fierce at 50
Veering Eccentric In The Autumn, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:35am
Even though temperatures here hit 99° this week I can tell fall is coming. The light has changed, a few leaves on my alder tree
August 17, 2019
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Gardening
Garden Hubbub, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:03am
My garden’s super chaotic these days. I’m into it. I especially like the side yard, which I used to say was for butterflies, then more
August 10, 2019
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