Category Archives: It’s all about me

P is for Positivity

Posted on April 24, 2025 by karenmeg

I think I was born with a glass-half-empty mindset. It’s not a great place to start. You can see it in my face in pictures of me as a young child. And in the absence of photos of me during … Continue reading →

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L is for Laughter

Posted on April 17, 2025 by karenmeg

When is the last time you had a really good laugh. Have you ever laughed so hard, shaking, rolling on the floor to the point of tears, so hard that you can hardly breathe? I’ve been fortunate to share that … Continue reading →

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K – Knack

Posted on April 15, 2025 by karenmeg

The Knack came out with their blockbuster hit “My Sharona” the year I was in Grade 9. Apparently, it was a generation-defining musical moment. All I know is that every time I hear it, I have to get up and … Continue reading →

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J is for Joy

Posted on April 14, 2025 by karenmeg

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? 1/ My first cup of coffee 2/ The Good morning text from my mother 3/ Journalling – whether by blogging or in the various journals I’ve tried to keep up with … Continue reading →

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I is for INXS

Posted on April 12, 2025 by karenmeg

Here’s a blast to the 80s – look at all that hair, the hats, listen to that saxophone! I love this early INXS song – I was in grade 12 when it came out. Then the band exploded. I’m sad … Continue reading →

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G is for Gym

Posted on April 10, 2025 by karenmeg

Gym – I’m a gym rat. And I’ve been missing my regular workouts! I’ve been solo with Cody for almost a week. It’s come to the point now that we can’t leave him alone in the house for more than … Continue reading →

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F is for Fireplace

Posted on April 8, 2025 by karenmeg

We still need a mantel. But so happy with it! And a bonus F—what the F is with the snow today? It’s April 8, so no April Fools, please!!

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D is for Diet

Posted on April 5, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve been intermittent fasting (loosely) for the last number of years, primarily to keep my weight down. I’d ballooned to the heaviest I’ve ever been (except when pregnant) during Covid. I wasn’t going to the gym, I was drinking and … Continue reading →

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A to Z Blogging Challenge – a blog hop

Posted on April 2, 2025 by karenmeg

One of the bloggers I recently discovered is megakaos. They shared a blogging event that they are participating in, entitled the A to Z Blogging Challenge. This is a blog hop! I loved finding new blogs when I first started … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and musical memories

Posted on March 29, 2025 by karenmeg

Last month my daughter and I visited my son in his new home in Los Angeles. We stayed for 8 days, and saw firsthand how he is settling into his new life, with his life partner. There are enough stresses … Continue reading →

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