Author Archives: karenmeg

This was me in 2016

Posted on November 16, 2016 by karenmeg

“This is me in Grade 9 baby, this is me in grade 9” (BNL circa 1992) Yikes. Looking at this, I can only say “hang in there, just watch, in about 40 years, things will be interesting and amazing”. And this … Continue reading →

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Home Movies

Posted on November 14, 2016 by karenmeg

Okay rant over. As I struggle to come up with content for my NaBloPoMo challenge and wonder why it seemed so easy to write non stop all those years ago, I realize it’s because the focus of this blog is … Continue reading →

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The art of the nag

Posted on November 14, 2016 by karenmeg

The one thing I have always been conscious of since becoming a wife and mother, is the element of the nag.  It is always my intention that the first gentle reminder should suffice.  That when the reminder is for THAT … Continue reading →

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Lazy Saturday

Posted on November 12, 2016 by karenmeg

Coffee, facebooking (a noun?), contemplating a workout, planning a UFC viewing get together, and a closeup shot of my dog, who is a bit stinky and in desperate need of a groom. Because he is so cute. That is all.

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Remembering

Posted on November 12, 2016 by karenmeg

“Did my grandfather meet me, Mommy?” “No unfortunately, sweetie, I knew your grandpa when I first started dating Daddy, but he passed before we got married.” “Oh, that’s too bad, I was hoping I had met him.” I proceeded to … Continue reading →

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The morning coffee habit

Posted on November 11, 2016 by karenmeg

The day does not get started for me until I have my morning coffee. Coffee has been a bit of a running joke in this household.  When we were living with my parents while waiting for our house to close, … Continue reading →

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Mad world

Posted on November 10, 2016 by karenmeg

It was quite unbelievable watching the unexpected, almost shocking, results of the US election unfold last night.  It all goes to show, polls are just that – surveys, not the final real deal.  What people tell you directly to your … Continue reading →

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This charming man-boy

Posted on November 9, 2016 by karenmeg

My son has grown exponentially in the last few months, certainly physically, standing at almost six foot two, but also in his outlook and maturity to a certain extent.  We see glimpses of a mature young man, sprinkled with plenty … Continue reading →

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Note to self: you’re not 20 anymore

Posted on November 8, 2016 by karenmeg

It turns out that adding an additional physical activity such as  Thriller choreography for a flash mob, on top of regularly programmed workouts and Latin Ballroom lessons, can be hazardous to the health of a woman now officially in her … Continue reading →

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30 years and the ride continues

Posted on November 7, 2016 by karenmeg

I watched the MTV Euro awards tonight, and was surprised that I enjoyed it.  The last couple of years I haven’t thought much of the music awards shows.  Perhaps it’s that I don’t enjoy most of the music (and I … Continue reading →

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