Tag Archives: life

F is for Fireplace

Posted on April 8, 2025 by karenmeg

We still need a mantel. But so happy with it! And a bonus F—what the F is with the snow today? It’s April 8, so no April Fools, please!!

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E is for Election

Posted on April 7, 2025 by karenmeg

We just had a provincial election We have a federal election coming up in a few weeks. This election is being impacted by events beyond our borders. It is a volatile time. With the trade war and threats of annexation, … Continue reading →

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D is for Diet

Posted on April 5, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve been intermittent fasting (loosely) for the last number of years, primarily to keep my weight down. I’d ballooned to the heaviest I’ve ever been (except when pregnant) during Covid. I wasn’t going to the gym, I was drinking and … Continue reading →

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B- Brooke and a book review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by karenmeg

B is for Brooke. Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old – Thoughts on Aging Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman by Brooke Shields My rating: 4 of 5 stars Someone … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2025 by karenmeg

I’m heading to the gym. To get my workout on. Need to stay strong, physically and mentally. It all starts from there. What are you doing to celebrate the day?

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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 →

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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 →

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