Age of Childhood Scars

Relationships that happen in childhood years sometimes break a person as they age.
A promised toy that could not be delivered, somehow takes on multiple meanings with magnified importance. A longing look at a lover in the presence of a child is seen as a monumental betrayal of family. Long hours at work instead of time spent in the park can be seen as wilfull neglect and indifference.  Then again, it need not be physical or overt, it may be some adult interpretation of a childhood feeling that starts one on a path of blaming parents for adult  life  ills. Continue Reading

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Caudalie Fragrance Launch

Vino in hand, smile abound, in the wonderfully fragrant and relaxing Caudalie spa at the Plaza hotel, I was introduced to Caudalieʼs three new fragrances, Fleur de Vinge, Zeste de Vinge and The des Vignes. The fragrances will soon be available online at caudalie-usa and are currently available at Sephora, Bluemercury and select specialty retailers. Continue Reading

are politicians sleezier than everyone else?

Anthony Weiner resigned today. He has made the news for three consecutive weeks. First when he denied he had sent inappropriate pictures and messages to women over Twitter, and most recently when he made his exit speech in front of dozens of reporters, hecklers and those that think he made a mistake by resigning. The spate of exposed politicians (pun intended) in recent memory, just begs the question, “are politicians sleezier than the average Joe or Jane?” Continue Reading

10 for living

1. take full responsibility for your choices.

2. trust, then let go.

3. if you look for the bad in anyone, you will surely find it. Continue Reading

a fate worse than death…

… getting caught up in pleasing anyone but yourself and thinking there is some way to be accountable for the disappointment  of others.