Category Archives: this and that

Three Things Thursday -Podcasts

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

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Wordless Wednesday

(Miss this little guy – he would have turned 17 last Monday )

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A Truce that is Not Peace – a Book Review

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

Stunning fall foliage! 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 … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo November 2025 Days 1 and 2

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

Not ready for this…

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Scattershot … Sunday

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

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Scattershot Saturday

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

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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