Tag Archives: random

Friyay

Posted on October 3, 2025 by karenmeg

End of the week, it’s a beautiful Friday! Hey, I only had 5 hours sleep, maybe because last night I was dancing and had a later snack with my BodyJam buddies at the Keg: Gin Basil Lemonade coming right up… … Continue reading →

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Taking a walk, feels all right…

Posted on October 2, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s Thursday in October and it’s a beautiful day. Lots to be grateful for, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend coming next week. We took a mid morning walk, the weather has been fantastic – summer without the humidity, at … 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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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 24, 2025 by karenmeg
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Storytelling

Posted on September 20, 2025 by karenmeg

People tell stories so others don’t feel as lonely. I heard this being discussed on an episode of Q on CBC. The author and actress Zosia Mamet was being interviewed about her new memoir “Essays: Does this make me funny.” … Continue reading →

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Writing about writer’s block

Posted on September 12, 2025 by karenmeg

Just about halfway through September and I have not posted in forever. So much for upping the game on writing, journalling, blogging – with more free time now, truly an empty nester – I lack the motivation. I even started … Continue reading →

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A Meme for Monday

Posted on July 21, 2025 by karenmeg

I borrowed this from my blog friend Julie, and it’s a perfect, easier post for a summer Monday: Steak or Seafood: Seafood Italian or Chinese: Chinese (I come by it honestly) Favorite soda: Diet Pepsi Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla How … Continue reading →

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Mid week mind dump – non wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 16, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s 6:42 AM. I’ve finally settled with my laptop and my fresh Keurig coffee to enjoy the inspiration of little Bass Lake. I hear the roar of a large truck, with distinct beeping of a vehicle backing up. They pick … Continue reading →

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The Book of Records – a book review

Posted on June 30, 2025 by karenmeg

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Book of Records is the story of Lina, a young girl who with her sick father escapes her homeland and settles in something called “the Sea”. … Continue reading →

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Bereft

Posted on June 25, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s been two weeks. I still feel his presence, as if he’s lying just next to me in his favourite place, sleeping again. Most mornings, it would be just the two of us here in the family room at this … Continue reading →

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