Monthly Archives: April 2025

R is for Regret; S is for Serendipity; T for Tulips

Posted on April 30, 2025 by karenmeg

Today’s there’s a three-fer (three for one) in my A to Z blogging challenge. R – Regret of the day – I did not manage to complete the A-Z challenge on time within the month of April. I think I … Continue reading →

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Q – is for Quote

Posted on April 28, 2025 by karenmeg

I initially thought that words starting with Q were tough to land a post on. I didn’t realize that there are tons of words starting with Q, and I could have gone in several directions. Question? Do I throw out … Continue reading →

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P is for Positivity

Posted on April 24, 2025 by karenmeg

I think I was born with a glass-half-empty mindset. It’s not a great place to start. You can see it in my face in pictures of me as a young child. And in the absence of photos of me during … Continue reading →

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O is for Organized and Opportunities

Posted on April 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Oh it’s spring cleaning time! Or at least getting organized, right? With our recent renovation, we donated a ton of stuff and moved the rest either upstairs or downstairs to the basement. After we finished the reno almost 2 months … Continue reading →

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N is for Neighbours

Posted on April 19, 2025 by karenmeg

Do you get along with your neighbours? We’ve been pretty fortunate overall with our experience with neighbours. When we lived in the city we had lovely neighbours. We lived in a neighbourhood where houses were in very close quarters. Across … Continue reading →

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M is for Maid’s Secret – a Book Review

Posted on April 18, 2025 by karenmeg

The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Maid’s Secret is the third book in the Molly the Maid series by best-selling Canadian author Nita Prose. Molly Gray is back and her life is in … Continue reading →

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L is for Laughter

Posted on April 17, 2025 by karenmeg

When is the last time you had a really good laugh. Have you ever laughed so hard, shaking, rolling on the floor to the point of tears, so hard that you can hardly breathe? I’ve been fortunate to share that … Continue reading →

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K – Knack

Posted on April 15, 2025 by karenmeg

The Knack came out with their blockbuster hit “My Sharona” the year I was in Grade 9. Apparently, it was a generation-defining musical moment. All I know is that every time I hear it, I have to get up and … Continue reading →

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J is for Joy

Posted on April 14, 2025 by karenmeg

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? 1/ My first cup of coffee 2/ The Good morning text from my mother 3/ Journalling – whether by blogging or in the various journals I’ve tried to keep up with … Continue reading →

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I is for INXS

Posted on April 12, 2025 by karenmeg

Here’s a blast to the 80s – look at all that hair, the hats, listen to that saxophone! I love this early INXS song – I was in grade 12 when it came out. Then the band exploded. I’m sad … Continue reading →

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