Author Archives: karenmeg

Happy New Year – and my first read of 2025!

Posted on January 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I realize we are still in the midst of holiday break, but I hope the holiday season has been a good one for you, and that your 2025 is off to a great start. I tried hard to finish up … Continue reading →

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Learning to fly

Posted on December 19, 2024 by karenmeg

Around this time twenty four years ago, we were introducing my son to solids. He graduated to using utensils on his own. Winnie, then Blues Clues, and Paddington were favourites. But with so much to explore, so many things to … Continue reading →

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A Case for the Existence of God

Posted on December 18, 2024 by karenmeg

(So this post was sitting unpublished in my drafts! I am still getting used to WordPress – contemplating making this space more official as a domain and curate it a little more. I need the practice!) What a fantastic play. … Continue reading →

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I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry- A Book Review

Posted on December 16, 2024 by karenmeg

Three individuals somehow connected to one singular tragic event. Janie. Robbie. Vanessa. Janie is a young 18-year-old woman from a small town on the cusp of launching a new life, with dream job in the city of London waiting for … Continue reading →

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Holiday planters and not momming

Posted on December 9, 2024 by karenmeg

I finally got into some of the Christmas spirit this weekend. Normally I get very excited as soon as December 1 hits. This year it’s taking me longer, I’m just not feeling it. I can’t believe Christmas is just over … Continue reading →

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Favourite Daughter – A book review

Posted on December 7, 2024 by karenmeg

Favorite Daughter by Morgan Dick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mickey is a kindergarten teacher, who loves her job, but is a damaged soul. She grew up living with her single mother, after being abandoned suddenly by a father … Continue reading →

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The Lotus Shoes – a Book review

Posted on December 6, 2024 by karenmeg

The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang My rating: 5 of 5 stars A tale of two young girls as they grow into young women in 1800s China. A time when the best chances for women to succeed in life were … Continue reading →

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Sleep wars

Posted on November 30, 2024 by karenmeg

Darn, I missed my Friday post! I was supposed to write it after I got home from my Friday evening outing (will be in my bonus post..). But I went to bed to read. So I dropped the NaBloPoMo ball … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday

Posted on November 29, 2024 by karenmeg

I saw this on a list of blog post inspiration, and realized that today I went a little beyond my usual coffee – water – coffee repertoire! I admit, I love my coffee. First coffee of the day was Balzac’s … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 28, 2024 by karenmeg

(Moules-frites!)

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