The reason I haven’t posted a book review in several months is because it’s been that long since I’ve had my hands on a good book. I’ve started many and after a few dozen pages,…
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Could You Please Turn Down The Noise?
As someone who has trouble hearing and wears hearing aids, it would seem contradictory that I find restaurants these days to be unbearably noisy. Is it a consequence of aging and me getting grumpier, or…
Where Is A Good Film Festival When We Need One?
Many years ago, when I was still toiling in the corporate world, I clearly remember thinking, “I can’t wait to retire. Then, I’ll have time to attend the annual Toronto International Film Festival.” Ever since…
Our Relationship With Hairdressers. . . It’s Complicated.
The last straw with a hairdresser I loyally supported for more than a dozen years ended the day she charged me $270.00, not including tip. That was for a cut and highlights for short hair,…
Sephora Can Never Replace The Old Department Store Professionals
An email from my friend Debby the other day reminded me of how difficult it is for boomer gals to source cosmetics for our demographic these days. Ever since Hudson’s Bay bit the dust, boomer…
Struggling With My Amazon Dilemma
I’ve been struggling lately with how to reconcile my intense love affair with Amazon with my intense dislike of its owner, Jeff Bezos? As a minor shareholder of Amazon stock and a major fan of…