Category Archives: writing

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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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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