Category Archives: memmories

Building a Mystery, TIFF and why weren’t we there?!

Posted on September 21, 2025 by karenmeg

Why did I not go to Lilith Fair when the festival was the hottest ticket on the planet? Why did we never go to TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, when we lived in DOWNTOWN TORONTO? Lots of big whys. … 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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Mid week mind dump – non wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 16, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s 6:42 AM. I’ve finally settled with my laptop and my fresh Keurig coffee to enjoy the inspiration of little Bass Lake. I hear the roar of a large truck, with distinct beeping of a vehicle backing up. They pick … Continue reading →

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Bereft

Posted on June 25, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s been two weeks. I still feel his presence, as if he’s lying just next to me in his favourite place, sleeping again. Most mornings, it would be just the two of us here in the family room at this … Continue reading →

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X- Xanadu

Posted on May 4, 2025 by karenmeg

X is a tough letter. The first thing that comes to mind is Xanadu. I did a quick Google search and found that Xanadu is an actual place, a UNESCO site, with origins in China; “North of the Great Wall, … 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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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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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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