Zizzo’s – Not Just a Coffee Shop!

The Disco Ball beckoned. As though a spell was cast on me, I was drawn to the section of the place that held an intimacy not shared by the front of the café. It is more of a bistro than the coffee shop I thought was Zizzo’s. I remember when they opened as a coffee … Continue reading →

Furniture Bargains – or Are They?

I saw the photo of the red kitchen cart, and I had to have it. Even on my limited budget, it was a bargain. Now I know why it’s so reasonable. It was my friend, Billy, who first said it, “No wonder it’s so cheap, even they don’t want to put it together. People could commit suicide … Continue reading →

Carol Doda, You Started It! R.I.P.

In honor of the passing of the Legendary Carol Doda, I am re-posting this. Topless Then and Now! Posted on October 21, 2014 by CAROLEJEAN’SCAPERS@WORDPRESS.COM20 Comments C.J., Kitty, and Isis at the Condor, October 2014 In its infancy in 1964, the world was shocked when Carol Doda did the swim and the frug atop a grand … Continue reading →

Carol Doda, May She Rest in Peace!

In honor of the passing of the legendary Carol Doda, my friend, and former co-worker, I am re-posting this series. May she rest in peace. Posted on May 28, 2014 by CAROLEJEAN’SCAPERS@WORDPRESS.COM17 Comments I had a visitor the other day. As soon as we sat down on the patio to enjoy a peaceful visit, she … Continue reading →

On the Verge of Homeless – Part 5

How to furnish a vacant apartment on a shoestring… I jumped through the hoops and I got the apartment – the vacant apartment. It does come with appliances for which I am grateful, not to mention ecstatic about the bathtub. I adore luxuriating in a bath and have not had a tub to soak in for quite … Continue reading →

On the Verge of Homeless- Part 4

“What is your pet policy?” I asked. The interviewer replied, “No pets allowed except for service and companion animals.” “Companion animals?” I brightened noticeably, thinking, Toby’s a companion animal. He’s my constant companion.  She went on to say a doctor’s note was needed to obtain the proper certification. I got so excited, I went back to Redwood City … Continue reading →