Category Archives: Clothing

Belly Busters and Bolder Holders

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

And now a “Public Service Announcement” from your sponsor… This post is for and about women. Men you may divert your eyes if you choose. If not, you have been warned.   In these days of “Corona Junk,” as one of … Continue reading →

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Plans Change

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Easter was different this year. Our normal family gathering of 25, not including invited friends, was down to 3. It was quiet. It was peaceful. And, though I missed the rest of my people, it was nice. I even dressed … Continue reading →

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Men Are Just Happy People…A Fun Read, No Matter Your Gender

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

A friend at a dinner party shared this with us. It made us all laugh…Hard! I hope it brightens your day! “Men Are Just Happier People” Their last name stays put. The garage is all theirs. Chocolate is just another … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

We were at my childhood home in Whippany, NJ and had just said good-bye to family friends. Almost as soon as we closed the door, there was a knock. It was our Pastor’s wife and her daughter…from Florida. To say … Continue reading →

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Boyfriend Jeans?

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Admittedly, I am not the most fashion conscious woman. I buy most of my clothing at Costco, on Amazon, or at our local Consignment Shop and most of what I buy are jeans. I love jeans…almost all jeans, except the … Continue reading →

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You Want A What?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

For the most part, my Mom and I have never had a problem communicating. But, every once in awhile I sense a generation gap. I’m not sure how, she’s only 18 years older than I am, but it does come … Continue reading →

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And the Song Played On…

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Not That Big a Deal

The year was 1969, and I was entering Junior high, now called Middle school, as a 6th grader. That year girls were wearing bell bottom, hip hugger jeans, peasant tops, and stringy, macrame belts with brightly colored beads. Having just … Continue reading →

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Size Matters

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Not That Big a Deal

Since my blog last week I’ve been thinking about clothing and sizes and I have been pondering a few things. I’d like to take a moment to talk about size… I was a little girl. I know that’s true for … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Closet?

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Not That Big a Deal

I am not a “fashionista”. Give me comfy shoes, a pair of jeans, and a tee shirt and I’m a happy woman. If I’m home I prefer a pair of loose-fitting yoga capris and a tee shirt or my jammies. … Continue reading →

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