Tag Archives: love

Face Timing

Posted on January 15, 2026 by karenmeg

My kids face-timed me last night. At the same time. Firstborn: ” Hey Mom, what’s going on? I miss you!” Brilliant blue sky framed his face, his dark sunglasses now part of his SoCal uniform. I smiled, as I noticed … Continue reading →

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New Normal

Posted on January 3, 2026 by karenmeg

It’s 7 am on a Saturday. I’m up because I’ve been awake since 6:22 am. Which is late for me. No one else is up yet. The new normal. The house is quiet, it’s still a bit dark, snow falls … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy

Posted on December 24, 2025 by karenmeg

I don’t feature much about the most important person in my life. He’s quite private, he’s low-key, very hard to buy for because he doesn’t like “stuff”, and the stuff that he does like, he is quite particular about. He’s … Continue reading →

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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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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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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 5, 2025 by karenmeg

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

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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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Scattershot Saturday

Posted on September 27, 2025 by karenmeg

I thought I would start out something new for the blog, new for the fall. What’s another word for Random that starts with S? “Scattershot” Google says. And so it begins. My weekly roundup of things that are random, broad … 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 →

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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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