Category Archives: pop culture

Thursday Thirteen – Holiday Movies

Posted on November 27, 2025 by karenmeg

Well, the season is coming up very soon – Holiday Movies!!! I always watch a least a couple of Hallmark movies with my daughter. There’s something cozy and comforting about those formula movies. So there will be some of those … Continue reading →

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Working Girl – Flashback Friday

Posted on November 21, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve been wearing running shoes to work. A couple of weeks ago, I even had a pair of work shoes in my bag, to change into later, as I walked through downtown streets on my way to a meeting. Remember … Continue reading →

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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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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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Three Things Thursday -Podcasts

Posted on November 6, 2025 by karenmeg

So many podcasts, so little time. Here are three that I keep on rotation: I am so Canadian in this regard. Our national broadcaster, CBC, has the best programming both on Television and radio, and online. Q features the most … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday

Posted on October 11, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. The colour change of the leaves is not as far advanced as usual this year, probably. because summer temps did not break until late this past week. But I like the cooler … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday

Posted on October 4, 2025 by karenmeg

What – two posts in one day? Another gorgeous October day – only it’s HOT – 25 deg C! Some random thoughts for a Saturday: 1/ Going to a wedding today! I haven’t been to one in a couple of … Continue reading →

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Taking a walk, feels all right…

Posted on October 2, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s Thursday in October and it’s a beautiful day. Lots to be grateful for, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend coming next week. We took a mid morning walk, the weather has been fantastic – summer without the humidity, at … Continue reading →

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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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The Cover Girl – A book review

Posted on September 13, 2025 by karenmeg

I haven’t been writing as much as reading. In fact, one of my writer friends suggested I just put down the darn books and get writing if I have writer’s block – so funny. I suppose I read to be … Continue reading →

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