Category Archives: It’s all about me

Reminders of Seattle

Posted on November 15, 2025 by karenmeg

It was gray, and wet, and a little sombre today as I drove home from the gym. A classic rock grunge song played on the radio, reminding me of the gray, wet, and somberness that often greeted me whenever I … Continue reading →

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E-readers or Paper?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by karenmeg

I reached my Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2025 with 66 days to spare. I had a lower goal this year, to be realistic at two books a month. I’ve been fortunate to discover some excellent choices through Netgalley, which also … Continue reading →

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Candle making

Posted on November 13, 2025 by karenmeg

My sister took me to Kandl Artistique Yorkville for a candle making workshop for my birthday (I plan on celebrating all year, BTW) this past weekend. It was so much fun, to choose my own scents – Top, Middle, Base … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday

Posted on November 10, 2025 by karenmeg

As if I can make my sleep last to 6 AM – usually I’m awake just before. And I don’t make my bed because my husband is still sleeping. I don’t take the train, if I’m lucky it can be … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday – a week in the life

Posted on November 8, 2025 by karenmeg

Wow, a busy week! It went by in a flash, and I have to admit, thank goodness for public transit, I had a meeting downtown and having the option to take a train and avoid dealing with rush hour traffic … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on November 7, 2025 by karenmeg

I need a prompt today – let’s look at five kitchen essentials: 1. My new Coffee Bean Burr Grinder – it is indeed the best gadget EVER! I can’t believe I didn’t get one until I grew up into my … Continue reading →

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A Truce that is Not Peace – a Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2025 by karenmeg

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’d read two of Canadian writer Miriam Toews’ books – the most famous one, Women Talking (upon which an award winning movie was made ) … 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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NaBloPoMo November 2025 Days 1 and 2

Posted on November 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve decided to do NaBloPoMo again this year – one blog post every day in November. Accckkkkk! I’m already late for this important date! So this will be a 2-fer post. And I am showing myself some grace because – … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Not ready for this…

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