Category Archives: writing

On writing and fitness

Posted on August 15, 2026 by karenmeg

“Writing is like going on a journey in your mind”… a loose translation of a quote I heard in French while “duo-lingo-ing” this morning. It is isn’t it!? My mind goes endlessly everywhere when I sit down to write something, … Continue reading →

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WWYD Wednesday

Posted on July 22, 2026 by karenmeg

We recently took a short trip to a resort not far from us, for a change of scenery. It was during the week, so not so busy. There were a few families, a few couples, and fairly expansive grounds with … Continue reading →

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Here comes the sun

Posted on July 17, 2026 by karenmeg

(This was a couple of mornings ago before the air quality to really bad…) Another morning walk. I’d like to become a creature of habit. I’m mostly remote in my new job but the irony is that I’m still up … Continue reading →

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A snail’s lesson

Posted on June 16, 2026 by karenmeg

I took a walk this morning; it’s a new habit I’d like to establish. I was up at 6 am, puttering about with the best of intentions to get out the door by 6:30 (for best sleep supposed to get … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday – catching up with spring

Posted on April 11, 2026 by karenmeg

How is it spring and we’re already past Easter? It’s not that I haven’t had stuff to blog about, it’s the time. I need to get some of my creative mojo back. What have I been up to ? What … Continue reading →

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Repetition – A book review

Posted on March 13, 2026 by karenmeg

Repetition by Vigdis Hjorth My rating: 4 of 5 stars An unnamed author, a writer in her 60s, reflects on her teenage years growing up in a town in Norway. She focusses on a particular time in her life, at … Continue reading →

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Liberty Street-a book review

Posted on March 8, 2026 by karenmeg

Liberty Street by Heather Marshall My rating: 5 of 5 stars I devoured Heather Marshall’s debut novel, “Looking for Jane” and was so excited to be provided an ARC of “Liberty Street “ in exchange for a review. I am … Continue reading →

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Country People – a book review

Posted on January 5, 2026 by karenmeg

Country People by Daniel Mason My rating: 4 of 5 stars A family of four travel from the comfort of liberal California to the country, Vermont when Kate, the mom, takes the opportunity to be the visiting English professor at … Continue reading →

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New Normal

Posted on January 3, 2026 by karenmeg

It’s 7 am on a Saturday. I’m up because I’ve been awake since 6:22 am. Which is late for me. No one else is up yet. The new normal. The house is quiet, it’s still a bit dark, snow falls … Continue reading →

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Kids’ TV

Posted on January 2, 2026 by karenmeg

This made me laugh… The fight between Steve Austin, Six Million Dollar (Bionic) Man, and Big Foot. Heroic white man versus a misunderstood latex and fur Sasquatch character. I loved that stuff. Like many of my generation, I spent any … Continue reading →

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