Category Archives: writing

Change – NaBloPoMo finish line

Posted on November 30, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s the last day of November, and with this latest snowfall, the winter season is here to stay. Change of season, life changes, change is a constant. We had a neighbourhood couple over for dinner last night, with whom we … Continue reading →

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Flash back Friday – Work From Home

Posted on November 28, 2025 by karenmeg

Hah, what a video! Great tune, brings back memories. This song came out over 9 years ago – and was featured in a Bodyjam release, just as I was transitioning from full time work, to working from home for myself. … Continue reading →

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Girl with a problem

Posted on November 23, 2025 by karenmeg

Confession – I have a problem. It’s called outlet shopping addiction. So when it comes to decluttering, it is a big dilemma. How many nail polishes does one need? Apparently, at least 50. Essie, OPI, Revlon, CND, Sally Hansen, Zoya, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thirteen – Random things about me

Posted on November 20, 2025 by karenmeg

I was recently asked to give some fun facts to share as an introduction. For new readers here, I thought I would do a round-up of random Karen facts: 1/ I’m the eldest of three; even though my siblings and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trends – Shopping or no shopping

Posted on November 18, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s fall, and for the first time in 6 years, I’m working in an office. I haven’t shopped for work clothes in almost 10 years! In my last in-person gig, I lived in a corner office with a view, and … Continue reading →

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Morning routine

Posted on November 17, 2025 by karenmeg

Do you journal? I suppose blogging is a sort of journal, at least that’s the way I use it often. But I also have about half a dozen physical journals, as I like the notebooks.They keep piling up though, many … Continue reading →

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Sunday – writing

Posted on November 16, 2025 by karenmeg

Been a busy week, getting back into a routine of doing new things! So today will be a catch-up day for my reading and writing assignments. Including for this blog. Welcome to any new readers who have stopped by via … 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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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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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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