Category Archives: funtimes

Country People – a book review

Posted on January 5, 2026 by karenmeg

Country People by Daniel Mason My rating: 4 of 5 stars A family of four travel from the comfort of liberal California to the country, Vermont when Kate, the mom, takes the opportunity to be the visiting English professor at … 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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Kids’ TV

Posted on January 2, 2026 by karenmeg

This made me laugh… The fight between Steve Austin, Six Million Dollar (Bionic) Man, and Big Foot. Heroic white man versus a misunderstood latex and fur Sasquatch character. I loved that stuff. Like many of my generation, I spent any … Continue reading →

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What’s old is new

Posted on December 31, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s been nice to have some time off before the new year. It’s been an interesting transition back to full-time work -I’ve gotten used to it quickly. So yesterday, after being at home for over a week, I felt a … 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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Girl with a problem

Posted on November 23, 2025 by karenmeg

Confession – I have a problem. It’s called outlet shopping addiction. So when it comes to decluttering, it is a big dilemma. How many nail polishes does one need? Apparently, at least 50. Essie, OPI, Revlon, CND, Sally Hansen, Zoya, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 19, 2025 by karenmeg
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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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Five things I love about Fall

Posted on November 3, 2025 by karenmeg

2. Comfortable walking weather – saw this cute kitty out just enjoying the soft sounds of the brooke in the trails in our neighbourhood. 3. Halloween – I mentioned in the post yesterday, we don’t get a lot of kids … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo November 2025 Days 1 and 2

Posted on November 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve decided to do NaBloPoMo again this year – one blog post every day in November. Accckkkkk! I’m already late for this important date! So this will be a 2-fer post. And I am showing myself some grace because – … Continue reading →

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