Happy Holidays!

I do have some perfumes that I could be reviewing but I decided that I really wanted to drench myself in something that I haven’t worn in a while: Serge Lutens Un Bois Sepia. It doesn’t get much love out… Continue Reading

Semi-Summer Rerun: Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum

Some of you know that my birthday was last month. I turned (and I am indeed admitting this in print) 55 years old. Which is odd because I am more likely 15 inside. My party wasn’t until last week, since… Continue Reading

Mother’s Day

Well, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. My mother has been dead for over two decades, so I will obviously not be shopping, just remembering. I can remember a gift that my siblings and I got together to give her one… Continue Reading

Scents That Are Emotional Armor, Or Emotional Swords

Well, it’s been a pretty crazy few weeks here in Lake Woebegon, as you all know. Faceplant on Santa Monica that made for a bloody nose. A trip to “Urgent Care” where I was told that yes, I did have… Continue Reading

Off Topic: Cocktails

Oh, I know it seems like I haven’t reviewed anything in a while and it’s true. But this week has been pretty brutal: my symptoms from the concussion actually showed up this week and I just couldn’t stomach scents. (my… Continue Reading

Off Topic: Tea, Or I Might Be The April Fool

Schozzola update: It’s better, but it’s still not pretty. I did get a slight concussion, which I am powering through, since I have to. There has been an endless stream of workers in the building for various things, mostly making… Continue Reading

Still Sick

Fever and the whole nine yards. I also got some sad news of Quinn, the mascot at the Birchwood Inn in the Bershires has died after 16 years creating guests (and cadging bacon.) Quinn made everyone at the inn feel… Continue Reading