Tag Archives: life

Reminders of Seattle

Posted on November 15, 2025 by karenmeg

It was gray, and wet, and a little sombre today as I drove home from the gym. A classic rock grunge song played on the radio, reminding me of the gray, wet, and somberness that often greeted me whenever I … Continue reading →

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E-readers or Paper?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by karenmeg

I reached my Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2025 with 66 days to spare. I had a lower goal this year, to be realistic at two books a month. I’ve been fortunate to discover some excellent choices through Netgalley, which also … Continue reading →

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Candle making

Posted on November 13, 2025 by karenmeg

My sister took me to Kandl Artistique Yorkville for a candle making workshop for my birthday (I plan on celebrating all year, BTW) this past weekend. It was so much fun, to choose my own scents – Top, Middle, Base … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 12, 2025 by karenmeg
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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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Let it snow

Posted on November 9, 2025 by karenmeg

When are you ever ready for the first snowfall of the year? It’s beautiful-but then my mind goes to “what’s the driving going to be like? “ . Because I’m planning to go downtown which is usually a pain in … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday – a week in the life

Posted on November 8, 2025 by karenmeg

Wow, a busy week! It went by in a flash, and I have to admit, thank goodness for public transit, I had a meeting downtown and having the option to take a train and avoid dealing with rush hour traffic … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on November 7, 2025 by karenmeg

I need a prompt today – let’s look at five kitchen essentials: 1. My new Coffee Bean Burr Grinder – it is indeed the best gadget EVER! I can’t believe I didn’t get one until I grew up into my … Continue reading →

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Three Things Thursday -Podcasts

Posted on November 6, 2025 by karenmeg

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

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 5, 2025 by karenmeg

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

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