Category Archives: daily life

Little scoot

Posted on July 18, 2026 by karenmeg

“Spiderman, Spiderman does whatever a spider can” During a recent morning walk, I sat for a bit at the recently renovated community park. It’s lovely with playground and splash pad. When our kids were young we spent many summers spending … Continue reading →

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Here comes the sun

Posted on July 17, 2026 by karenmeg

(This was a couple of mornings ago before the air quality to really bad…) Another morning walk. I’d like to become a creature of habit. I’m mostly remote in my new job but the irony is that I’m still up … Continue reading →

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Second worst in the world

Posted on July 16, 2026 by karenmeg

Wildfire smoke is blanketing Toronto so the air quality is the second worst in the world today. This is down from number 1 yesterday – we were THE worst in the world yesterday. There are about 180 wildfires in Ontario … Continue reading →

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A snail’s lesson

Posted on June 16, 2026 by karenmeg

I took a walk this morning; it’s a new habit I’d like to establish. I was up at 6 am, puttering about with the best of intentions to get out the door by 6:30 (for best sleep supposed to get … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday

Posted on April 25, 2026 by karenmeg

It’s my firstborn’s birthday today! He’s over 1200 kilometres away on a bachelor’s party weekend, taking advantage of living in the US. Exciting times for him, but I do miss him. He sent us a picture of the cake that … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday – catching up with spring

Posted on April 11, 2026 by karenmeg

How is it spring and we’re already past Easter? It’s not that I haven’t had stuff to blog about, it’s the time. I need to get some of my creative mojo back. What have I been up to ? What … Continue reading →

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Repetition – A book review

Posted on March 13, 2026 by karenmeg

Repetition by Vigdis Hjorth My rating: 4 of 5 stars An unnamed author, a writer in her 60s, reflects on her teenage years growing up in a town in Norway. She focusses on a particular time in her life, at … Continue reading →

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These hips…

Posted on March 12, 2026 by karenmeg

Need more rotation. I did Pilates for the first time in 20 years today. No excuses, I’m on an island paradise and needed to do something physical… Hips are tight ! I thought I was in good shape but I’m … Continue reading →

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Vibes

Posted on March 10, 2026 by karenmeg

The sun . The sound of the wind . Soothing waves. Chatter of children at the pool. It’s all more than good. It’s vacation.

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Liberty Street-a book review

Posted on March 8, 2026 by karenmeg

Liberty Street by Heather Marshall My rating: 5 of 5 stars I devoured Heather Marshall’s debut novel, “Looking for Jane” and was so excited to be provided an ARC of “Liberty Street “ in exchange for a review. I am … Continue reading →

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