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Bath Goo

April 19, 2022Tom 54 Comments

One of the things I lament most about the advent of modern architecture is the tiny tub. I personally blame Frank Lloyd Wright. Anyone who knows anything about architecture (and many who don’t) know FLW as one of the most… Continue Reading →

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This ‘N That: Going Out and Maison Louis Marie No. 04 – Bois de Balincourt

March 29, 2022Tom 27 Comments

Well this was a week. After being hermetically-sealed in my house (well feeling like it) for the past two years I actually ventured out. There is going to be a City Council election in town come June and a couple… Continue Reading →

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This ‘N That Part Deux

June 14, 2019Tom 8 Comments

Well, summer has arrived and the temps have risen- then fallen again. I am not complaining mind you; I much prefer highs in the 70’s than the 90’s. I am sure my friends in Palm Springs are much happier as… Continue Reading →

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Weekend Update

May 18, 2018Tom 2 Comments

Well, another week has passed in the Southland. This was the week of Responsibility, mainly having to do with the car. Now, I have been a resident of California for more than half of my life. One of the things… Continue Reading →

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Mothers Day Memories

May 12, 2017Tom 6 Comments

This was published in a slightly different form at Perfume Smellin’ Things years ago; since Mother’s Day is coming this weekend I thought I’d share a few memories of my mom. Long ago back I was asked to do a… Continue Reading →

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Happy for hyacinth Monday

April 5, 2015Ann 34 Comments

First off, I hope all of you who celebrate it had a very happy Easter. I had a lovely holiday weekend, surrounded by spring favorites, and even better, springlike weather. The past few days have seen me up to my… Continue Reading →

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This N That: The Overappliers

February 27, 2015Tom 30 Comments

Okay, so I’m being lazy. I was going to review a new scent this week, but I found after wearing it for a week I could find nothing I could say that was nice about it. It was a powdery… Continue Reading →

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