Author Archives: karenmeg

Musical post – Canadian Indie Bands

Posted on November 27, 2024 by karenmeg

I’ve been a huge fan of alternative rock music since the 80’s and there are a couple of Toronto radio stations (yes, I still listen to radio!) that I tune into when I’m driving. The original, 102.1 the Edge, was … Continue reading →

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Must-Watch Streaming Series

Posted on November 25, 2024 by karenmeg

So much to stream, so little time. One of my must do’s over the holiday season will be to binge watch shows with my daughter. We got caught up on a few series last time she was home. We also … Continue reading →

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My favourite things to wear- holiday season

Posted on November 25, 2024 by karenmeg

My everyday outfit usually involves something I wear to the gym, sweats or jeans. I know the daily prompt called for 2 things and that’s technically 3. Oh well, it’s still a whole lot less than what I used to … Continue reading →

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Creative writing step one

Posted on November 23, 2024 by karenmeg

I finished up my first ever creative writing course, and got my final grade report. Honours. Cool. This is the first Saturday in the last eight weeks that I haven’t been editing, re-reading, re-hashing a new five page scene for … Continue reading →

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Friday wrap up

Posted on November 23, 2024 by karenmeg

How was your week? Hard to believe it’s the 3rd week of November! Managed to hit the gym three times and hope to go over the weekend, as usual. Wrapped up a writing course; went to a concert in Niagara … Continue reading →

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Meet Cody: resilient senior dog

Posted on November 21, 2024 by karenmeg

This is Cody, our 16 year old Shih Tzu. We adopted him when he was 4 (they thought he was 2 when we applied for him, but found some of his original papers so they gave us a $50 discount!). … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 20, 2024 by karenmeg

Morrissey

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There’s a Light That Never Goes Out

Posted on November 19, 2024 by karenmeg

Hopefully he sings this tonight – going to see Morrissey live, in concert. (I did like the movie 500 Days of Summer, they’re both so cute in this…)

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Fingernails and soul mates

Posted on November 18, 2024 by karenmeg

Saturday night is typically in house movie night if we don’t have any other plans. Once in a blue moon we’ll have either of our kids at home to watch with us, but with just the two of us I … Continue reading →

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National Fast Food Day

Posted on November 17, 2024 by karenmeg

Wow I can’t believe I missed it! What is your favourite fast food? At my age I try not to indulge too often, but I can’t say no to an Egg McMuffin from Mc Donalds – that and a medium … Continue reading →

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