Category Archives: NaBloPoMo

National Fast Food Day

Posted on November 17, 2024 by karenmeg

Wow I can’t believe I missed it! What is your favourite fast food? At my age I try not to indulge too often, but I can’t say no to an Egg McMuffin from Mc Donalds – that and a medium … Continue reading →

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From Childhood to Adulthood: My Love for Libraries

Posted on November 16, 2024 by karenmeg

I love books, I’ve always loved to read and the library has had a place in my life since I first picked up a book in elementary school. When we moved into a new subdivision where there was no public … Continue reading →

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The Taylor Effect

Posted on November 14, 2024 by karenmeg

I don’t get it. But whatever she’s doing, she’s doing it right. She’s a brilliant marketer, good musician and a super entertainer. But the hype, global focus and massive number of fans – I still don’t get it. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Secret

Posted on November 12, 2024 by karenmeg

Since our family was completed with the birth of our daughter, I’ve been quite open about our struggles with infertility, both online and in real life.  That’s the approach we’ve taken with our friends, acquaintances, strangers even (as I get … Continue reading →

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Poppy Day

Posted on November 11, 2024 by karenmeg

November 11 is Remembrance Day here in Canada. We need to honour past and present military. For our freedom, and continued democracy. Especially these days.

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10 Questions for a Sunday

Posted on November 10, 2024 by karenmeg

1 – What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?Lack of patience, I am very quick to judge. One of the reasons my word of the year is Kindness. So trying to be better. 2 – What is the trait you most deplore in others?People … Continue reading →

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It’s been a few days…

Posted on November 8, 2024 by karenmeg

Interrupting my regularly scheduled post to acknowledge November 5. I’m not American, I am a northern neighbour. I am disappointed, but not shocked. I captured my thoughts when he was voted in the first time. There will be ripple effects. … Continue reading →

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What I’m watching – Network TV

Posted on November 7, 2024 by karenmeg

I grew up in a time when there were 3 major US TV networks, and fewer in Canada. Remember the Battle of the Network Stars? That was a major event for me! With all the choices today from regular cable/ … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Gym Vibe

Posted on November 6, 2024 by karenmeg
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The art of memoir

Posted on November 5, 2024 by karenmeg

Tuesdays are the day that I have my creative writing class through University of Toronto school of continuing studies. I did my undergraduate degree at U of T and I haven’t been in school since I did my MBA 13 … Continue reading →

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