Tag Archives: Family

UV -Ultraviolet Rays

Posted on May 2, 2025 by karenmeg

Here comes the sun. I need more sun! My daughter just landed, arriving from her first girls’ trip in the Caribbean. No parents, fun in the sun at an all-inclusive resort. I was so happy that she decided go, with … Continue reading →

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K – Knack

Posted on April 15, 2025 by karenmeg

The Knack came out with their blockbuster hit “My Sharona” the year I was in Grade 9. Apparently, it was a generation-defining musical moment. All I know is that every time I hear it, I have to get up and … Continue reading →

Posted in AtoZchallenge, blogging, It's all about me, kids, music, this and that | Tagged blog, Family, fiction, life, love, music, random, writing | 5 Comments

A to Z Blogging Challenge – a blog hop

Posted on April 2, 2025 by karenmeg

One of the bloggers I recently discovered is megakaos. They shared a blogging event that they are participating in, entitled the A to Z Blogging Challenge. This is a blog hop! I loved finding new blogs when I first started … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and musical memories

Posted on March 29, 2025 by karenmeg

Last month my daughter and I visited my son in his new home in Los Angeles. We stayed for 8 days, and saw firsthand how he is settling into his new life, with his life partner. There are enough stresses … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian, Family, It's all about me, kids, memmories, music, parenting, Travel | Tagged blog, Canadian, empty-nest, Family, jane-austen, life, music, parenting, random, writing | 3 Comments

5th Anniversary of Covid

Posted on March 18, 2025 by karenmeg

I’m trying to be more forward-thinking. The pace of change reflected in the daily news these days, provides a lack of predictability on several levels. It’s like whiplash. I’m typically a planner. I am in a good position to have … Continue reading →

Posted in commentary, It's all about me, memmories | Tagged blog, Family, life, love, motherhood, parenting, random, writing | 4 Comments

Day 1 in LA

Posted on March 1, 2025 by karenmeg

I can’t believe we’re in March already. I’ve since been to LA and back. So much for daily blogging of my trip! Got some catching up to do. This was the post I wrote at the start of the trip. … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, vacation, week in the life | Tagged beach, blog, california, californiadreaming, Family, LA, life, los-angeles, Travel, venice | 1 Comment

Major Snowstorm on its way – O Canada

Posted on February 12, 2025 by karenmeg

We’re bracing for a major snowstorm. Most of Southern Canada will get walloped with up to 40 cm of snow. The snow is expected to start tonight and continue into early Thursday morning. I’ve been watching for weather alerts, watching … Continue reading →

Posted in commentary, It's all about me, parenting, this and that | Tagged blog, Family, health, life, parenting, random, writing | 3 Comments

Heartbreak in Uni

Posted on February 12, 2025 by karenmeg

I belong to a Facebook group for parents of students at my daughter’s university. Although we had already gone through this post-high school stage with our son, we hadn’t been as involved. Being the firstborn and having so many different … Continue reading →

Posted in commentary, kids, parenting, this and that | Tagged blog, education, Family, learning, parenting, school | 2 Comments

Love Forms – a book review

Posted on February 8, 2025 by karenmeg

Dawn is a 58-year-old divorced mother of two adult sons, living in London, trying to settle into a nice middle aged life. She is a native of Trinidad with roots and family still back home. Both of her kids have … Continue reading →

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Friday Round up

Posted on February 1, 2025 by karenmeg

This past week went by very quickly -and yet I feel like I’m stuck and not moving. Which is practically the case. Because of the reno’s, Hubs and I are limited to three rooms in our house- bedroom, kitchen and … Continue reading →

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