Monthly Archives: November 2024

Saturday – 5 things

Here are 5 things I am planning today: 1/ Homework! Review my new scene before submission. Work on an analysis of an essay of an essay to present for class “Love in Nine Chapters” by Leonarda Carranza. 2/ Bodyjam ! … Continue reading

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It’s been a few days…

Interrupting my regularly scheduled post to acknowledge November 5. I’m not American, I am a northern neighbour. I am disappointed, but not shocked. I captured my thoughts when he was voted in the first time. There will be ripple effects. … Continue reading

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What I’m watching – Network TV

I grew up in a time when there were 3 major US TV networks, and fewer in Canada. Remember the Battle of the Network Stars? That was a major event for me! With all the choices today from regular cable/ … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Gym Vibe

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The art of memoir

Tuesdays are the day that I have my creative writing class through University of Toronto school of continuing studies. I did my undergraduate degree at U of T and I haven’t been in school since I did my MBA 13 … Continue reading

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To Be Read…

What books do I have currently borrowed from the library? Heart on My Sleeve – Stories From a Life Well Worn – by Jeanne Beker A memoir by a Canadian icon – I have admired her since her “New Music” … Continue reading

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Girl Bands

It all started with these girls: I was obsessed the Go Go’s in high school, “Our Lips are Sealed” became an anthem of sorts for me. I was the first on the dance floor whenever they came on at school … Continue reading

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Saturday – 5 things

Saturday is usually a BodyJam day for me, the hip-hop dance workout that I’ve been enjoying for almost 20 years, and certified to teach until Covid shut it all down. There wasn’t enough interest after Covid, I was one of … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo 2024 – another new beginning

It’s November. And it’s been a minute. I just turned 59 last month. The year before THE year. My brother-in-law came up with that one, he’ll hit the six-oh 6 months ahead of me next year. My husband had a … Continue reading

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