Off Topic: One Year Later

Many of you know that last year I lost a dear friend. I hate to admit that I am actually a little angry at her for having died; she was overweight and did not take care of her health. She… Continue Reading

Wild Weather and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

Well, first off let me write how much I feel for the poor people in East Texas dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. I cannot imagine what they’re going through. Which is going to make the next few paragraphs… Continue Reading

It’s Sooo Meaty: Kölnisch Juchten

Or, another Summer Rerun. This Saturday a bunch of us LA-based fume heads are going to get together so sniff stuff, and I am going to bringing this one to the party. Back in 2015 I wrote: Several years ago… Continue Reading

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot Cologne

I have to write that Jo Malone is not a company that I have bought much of. Oh all right, I haven’t bought any of them. It’s not that I dislike them- I’ve been known to cruise by the display… Continue Reading

Reclaiming a Lost Scent: Guerlain Vetiver

So this week has been all about Jury Duty. Not that I’ve had to serve (yet) but I have been having to check in every night this week after 7 to see if I have to. So far I have… Continue Reading

Summer Rerun: Acqua di Parma Colonia

Sorry I have been so bad about posting; it’s still been crazy at work and this week I have a fiend visiting who’s dad had a stroke. So taking him out to dinner has taken precedence. I will be attending… Continue Reading

Jackie Was Our Co-Pilot

Or, another one about dogs.. Do you ever fall into the YouTube zone? I do. Increasingly I find that YouTube has a lot of programming that I really enjoy, even up to entire movies that are in the public domain.… Continue Reading