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France vs South Korea for Gold Medal of Love

France vs South Korea for Gold Medal of Love

Well, of course the Valentine’s Day card originated in France!! Where else? Valentine’s Day Card is Born Legend has it that the Valentine’s Day card tradition dates back to 1415 and is based on love letters/poems Charles, Duke of Orleans would send his wife,  Bonne 

Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals

Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals

Barb Here The Divas were aghast when Lynnelle discovered that Mardi Gras in the States originated in Mobile, not New Orleans. That’s the sum total of our actual knowledge and experience with Mardi Gras, but if you understand the synergy between Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals, we 

Capsule Wardrobe – Revisited

Capsule Wardrobe – Revisited

Back in September, last year, we wrote a post that was the beginning of my quest to simplify and downsize my closet. That quest resulted in 3 additional posts and, while I made good progress, I didn’t officially “get rid” of any clothing. Instead of actually 

Curb Your Inner Snark. Or Not?

Curb Your Inner Snark. Or Not?

Should you curb your inner snark? Or Not? Barb Here Urban Dictionary says that it’s a combination of “snide” and “remark”, and it may be. Merriam Webster says it was first used in 1999, and that may be when its modern usage first occurred. The 

Heels and Tevas – The Podcast

Heels and Tevas – The Podcast

Yep, ladies – we’re doing it. Get ready for a Podcast for women over 50, women over 60 and anyone who USED to think 60 was old. Who said old broads can’t learn new technology!?!

Lutèce: Paris, before it was Paris

Lutèce: Paris, before it was Paris

I love Paris. Yes, I love the culture, the art, the fashion; but I also love the history. How old is Paris? Evidence of human existence in Paris dates back 700,000 years. Yes. 7,000 centuries. It boggles the mind.