Author Archives: karenmeg

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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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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