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RIP Sophie Kinsella

Posted on December 11, 2025 by karenmeg

I learned some sad news today. Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of Chick-lit, passed away. I read “Confessions of a Shopaholic” when it came out in 2001. It was such a fun read, I was hooked, and promptly … Continue reading →

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Comfy Cozy

Posted on December 4, 2025 by karenmeg

It really feels like December today. Got my cozy socks and pyjamas on; sitting by the (fake) fire, ready to take in a good movie. The Christmas holidays are a few short weeks away. No mantle this year, though. We … 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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Scattershot Saturday

Posted on November 29, 2025 by karenmeg

What is the perfect amount of stress, I’d like to know? We all need some, it’s a prime motivator, gets me off my tush, makes me think – but what is the optimal intensity? I struggle a bit with that, … Continue reading →

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Flash back Friday – Work From Home

Posted on November 28, 2025 by karenmeg

Hah, what a video! Great tune, brings back memories. This song came out over 9 years ago – and was featured in a Bodyjam release, just as I was transitioning from full time work, to working from home for myself. … Continue reading →

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New Moon on Monday – music for a Monday

Posted on November 24, 2025 by karenmeg

Oh my, these guys were so beautiful. When this song and video came out, it solidified my absolute love crush on John Taylor – that lush euro mullet with the bangs that brushed his brows just so. I would play … Continue reading →

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Self-motivation Saturday

Posted on November 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Wow, this week flew by! Adjusting to full-time work is a little tougher than I thought it might be. The commute is certainly a lot longer, and I need to change out of my sweats… but midway through the week … 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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Tuesday Trends – Shopping or no shopping

Posted on November 18, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s fall, and for the first time in 6 years, I’m working in an office. I haven’t shopped for work clothes in almost 10 years! In my last in-person gig, I lived in a corner office with a view, and … Continue reading →

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Morning routine

Posted on November 17, 2025 by karenmeg

Do you journal? I suppose blogging is a sort of journal, at least that’s the way I use it often. But I also have about half a dozen physical journals, as I like the notebooks.They keep piling up though, many … Continue reading →

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