Category Archives: commentary

Merry Christmas workout

Posted on December 25, 2025 by karenmeg

Well, at least there’s a lot of red and green! I haven’t been to the gym regularly in a good 3 weeks – first it was the awful cold that I couldn’t shake! Then I went back for a few … Continue reading →

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Change – NaBloPoMo finish line

Posted on November 30, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s the last day of November, and with this latest snowfall, the winter season is here to stay. Change of season, life changes, change is a constant. We had a neighbourhood couple over for dinner last night, with whom we … Continue reading →

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Three Things Thursday -Podcasts

Posted on November 6, 2025 by karenmeg

So many podcasts, so little time. Here are three that I keep on rotation: I am so Canadian in this regard. Our national broadcaster, CBC, has the best programming both on Television and radio, and online. Q features the most … Continue reading →

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Five things I love about Fall

Posted on November 3, 2025 by karenmeg

2. Comfortable walking weather – saw this cute kitty out just enjoying the soft sounds of the brooke in the trails in our neighbourhood. 3. Halloween – I mentioned in the post yesterday, we don’t get a lot of kids … Continue reading →

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Storytelling

Posted on September 20, 2025 by karenmeg

People tell stories so others don’t feel as lonely. I heard this being discussed on an episode of Q on CBC. The author and actress Zosia Mamet was being interviewed about her new memoir “Essays: Does this make me funny.” … Continue reading →

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R is for Regret; S is for Serendipity; T for Tulips

Posted on April 30, 2025 by karenmeg

Today’s there’s a three-fer (three for one) in my A to Z blogging challenge. R – Regret of the day – I did not manage to complete the A-Z challenge on time within the month of April. I think I … Continue reading →

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Q – is for Quote

Posted on April 28, 2025 by karenmeg

I initially thought that words starting with Q were tough to land a post on. I didn’t realize that there are tons of words starting with Q, and I could have gone in several directions. Question? Do I throw out … Continue reading →

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O is for Organized and Opportunities

Posted on April 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Oh it’s spring cleaning time! Or at least getting organized, right? With our recent renovation, we donated a ton of stuff and moved the rest either upstairs or downstairs to the basement. After we finished the reno almost 2 months … Continue reading →

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B- Brooke and a book review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by karenmeg

B is for Brooke. Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old – Thoughts on Aging Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman by Brooke Shields My rating: 4 of 5 stars Someone … Continue reading →

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5th Anniversary of Covid

Posted on March 18, 2025 by karenmeg

I’m trying to be more forward-thinking. The pace of change reflected in the daily news these days, provides a lack of predictability on several levels. It’s like whiplash. I’m typically a planner. I am in a good position to have … Continue reading →

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