Author Archives: karenmeg

She knows what she wants …

The other day my 15 year old daughter came into my office and showed me her ear – with a second piercing. Hold up – a second piercing? She hasn’t left the house much since the pandemic hit, and rarely … Continue reading

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80s playlist

Have you heard the news – Huey Lewis is on Apple Music! Talk about “Back to the Future” vibes, listening to him and the selections he plays is like stepping into a time warp. It was a tumultuous time for … Continue reading

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And there went almost 40 years…

Guess what I did on Thursday? I attended a Zoom high school reunion. I graduated from high school 37 years years ago. What. The. F. COVID has some unintended positive consequences, I suppose. We are all in our mid-50s now, … Continue reading

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And I just became 19 again -squee..

Did you know that a certain young actor, grew up to be a director and a writer? And he’s good. I read his book on his travels years ago and realized that the sensitive guy he appears to be in … Continue reading

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Strong as a mother

Kamala Harris is fulfilling not only the dream of many young women but her destiny as only her mother would know. When she gave tribute to her mother in her speech this past weekend, with the proud smile on her … Continue reading

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History being made

Well wow, after some excruciating days, truth and democracy prevails… Kamala Harris a shining star, Joe Biden a class act to move things in the right direction. Some wonderful speeches that inspired, celebrated diversity, and unity. Decent people. What a … Continue reading

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Book club

Before there was writing, there was reading. In my earliest memories of kindergarten, I was sitting in the corner on my own reading, while other kids were playing. I couldn’t yet speak English (although born in Montreal, I only spoke … Continue reading

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Happily ever after

Full disclosure -I watch “The Bachelorette “ . I’m not a regular fan, I tend to skip a season here and there. It’s formulaic, silly, a distraction in these upside down times. What a concept – here is a girl, … Continue reading

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November 3, 2020

An important day. I don’t post about politics but the importance of today makes not posting about THE election, seem remiss. Can’t ignore it, it is impacting our neighbours to the south, ourselves as Canadians, and the world. Most of … Continue reading

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November nostalgia

I posted some photos of Halloweens past on FB and IG yesterday, and to find them I went to my old blog. It was nice to scroll through the posts, strolling down memory lane. Back to my younger self, what … Continue reading

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