Category Archives: music

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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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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Summer concerts – let’s go

Posted on June 11, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s June and not quite officially summer yet, but there’s nothing like music concerts in the summer. I got tickets for a concert at one of my favourite outdoor stages in Toronto, Budweiser Stage, for one of my favourite bands … Continue reading →

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Y – for Yaz – Alison Moyet and Yay!

Posted on May 10, 2025 by karenmeg

This past Monday I went to a live concert with my sister for the first time in over 40 years! Way overdue. Concerts are a big couple thing in this household. Especially 80s bands (if you’ve been reading this blog … 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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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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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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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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Cupid’s Girl – New Music

Posted on April 3, 2025 by karenmeg

C is for Cupid’s Girl My musical inspiration these days comes from the hip music that plays in the mall. You’re in H & M, you hear this interesting rhythm and voice and you go to your phone and say … 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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