Category Archives: this and that

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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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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To Be Read…

Posted on November 4, 2024 by karenmeg

What books do I have currently borrowed from the library? Heart on My Sleeve – Stories From a Life Well Worn – by Jeanne Beker A memoir by a Canadian icon – I have admired her since her “New Music” … Continue reading →

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Saturday – 5 things

Posted on November 3, 2024 by karenmeg

Saturday is usually a BodyJam day for me, the hip-hop dance workout that I’ve been enjoying for almost 20 years, and certified to teach until Covid shut it all down. There wasn’t enough interest after Covid, I was one of … Continue reading →

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