Category Archives: this and that

A Truce that is Not Peace – a Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2025 by karenmeg

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’d read two of Canadian writer Miriam Toews’ books – the most famous one, Women Talking (upon which an award winning movie was made ) … Continue reading →

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Five things I love about Fall

Posted on November 3, 2025 by karenmeg

2. Comfortable walking weather – saw this cute kitty out just enjoying the soft sounds of the brooke in the trails in our neighbourhood. 3. Halloween – I mentioned in the post yesterday, we don’t get a lot of kids … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo November 2025 Days 1 and 2

Posted on November 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve decided to do NaBloPoMo again this year – one blog post every day in November. Accckkkkk! I’m already late for this important date! So this will be a 2-fer post. And I am showing myself some grace because – … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Not ready for this…

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Scattershot … Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2025 by karenmeg

Well, I missed the Saturday scattershot boat! Primarily because it was Thanksgiving holiday last weekend, my birthday happened and the biggest surprise of all – my son came from LA to surprise me! Because it is a big birthday, I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 8, 2025 by karenmeg
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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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Our Last Wild Days – A book review

Posted on October 4, 2025 by karenmeg

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Loyal May has returned home, the small town of Jackknife in rural Louisiana, to care for her ailing mother. Loyal, a successful journalist, left home at 18 … Continue reading →

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Friyay

Posted on October 3, 2025 by karenmeg

End of the week, it’s a beautiful Friday! Hey, I only had 5 hours sleep, maybe because last night I was dancing and had a later snack with my BodyJam buddies at the Keg: Gin Basil Lemonade coming right up… … 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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