Author Archives: karenmeg

“It’s scary”

Posted on January 8, 2017 by karenmeg

Not to start out with a crazy post for the new year or anything. I’ve just come to realize, with the holiday break coming to an end in 14 hours or so (well if you tack on sleep it will … Continue reading →

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A cool mom ?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by karenmeg

As I’m now on a bit of a hiatus (at least from the corporate hamster wheel) I’ve been trying to take advantage of the “extra” time to do some reading.  Reading as in beyond typical book club fare.  Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Embrace

Posted on December 1, 2016 by karenmeg

Well, here we are on the last day of November, the last day of NaBloPoMo and I’m presented with a wonderful prompt courtesy of Blogher:  have you chosen a word for yourself for 2017? This isn’t something I normally do. … Continue reading →

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What’s the deal with the Wubble bubble

Posted on November 29, 2016 by karenmeg

Wubblelicious My daughter couldn’t wait to go to Walmart to pick this up this weekend: $29 CAD for a double bubble gum-like gigantic bubble blown up on steroids. A massive round flowy orb that picks up dust and errant pubic … Continue reading →

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Well that feels better

Posted on November 29, 2016 by karenmeg

I’d been feeling a bit out of sorts all weekend, somewhat lethargic with no energy – rather lazy, as I schlepped the garland and some of the Christmas decorations up from the basement on Saturday. Maybe I was fighting something, … Continue reading →

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Decking the …mantle

Posted on November 26, 2016 by karenmeg

This year I’ve got a helper who decided to be in charge of decorating our family room by herself. Simple and festive – just perfect to watch holiday movies in this room now. And from me, all sorts of wreaths … Continue reading →

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Mrs.  Brady is gone

Posted on November 26, 2016 by karenmeg

Like most kids who grew up in the 70’s I was a big fan of the Brady Bunch. I used to watch after school, and through reruns as I babysat the kids across the street after school.  I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Live

Posted on November 25, 2016 by karenmeg

I don’t have much today. Other than it is US thanksgiving and because of that I get free Sirius satellite radio previews, and because of that I get the stations by decade and genre, and because of that I got … Continue reading →

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The show of the Season

Posted on November 23, 2016 by karenmeg

As I sit here watching the Bachelorette Canada (total guilty pleasure -I can’t even! Let’s blame it on the man, he got sucked into this season way before me, I do not kid!) I feel conflicted.  I am betraying my … Continue reading →

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Karen’s big adventure

Posted on November 23, 2016 by karenmeg

I went downtown earlier today.  And guess what? I threw caution to the wind and decided to take public transit into the city. What? Me. A firmly entrenched suburbanite. Who drives everywhere. Who drives her kids everywhere. What is public … Continue reading →

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