Category: life

books

That September Feeling

I’m slow to capture that September feeling this year. But I’m being patient with myself. And slowly becoming absorbed in things I love to do.

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family

Saying Goodbye to “Doris from Devon”

My mum passed away in May, and we said our final goodbyes last week. Goodbye to Dorena from Devon. Aka Doris from Devon.

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Barbie girl

My Visit to Barbieland

We visited Barbieland last week. I’m a Barbie girl from way back. But I found myself a bit ambivalent about the movie.

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books

Staving Off the Summer Doldrums

I’ve been afflicted with the summer doldrums lately for any number of reasons. Here’s what I’m doing to stave it off.

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acting our age

On Acting Our Age

I’m thinking that we all need to stop worrying if we’re acting our age. And just get on with whatever pleases us.

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childhood memories

Summertime and the Living Ain’t Easy

Summertime living has never been easy for me. Since I was a kid, the thought of summertime social swimming situations has caused me angst.

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Facebook

Why the Internet Makes Me Crazy.

There are so many reasons the internet makes me crazy. Some days, anyway. Here are just a couple of reasons.

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friendship

Small Kindnesses and Other Stories

This week Hubby is away & I’ve been enjoying my solitude. And in the wake of my mum’s death thinking of the value of small kindnesses.

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family

A New Era Begins

It’s the end of an era in my family. And the beginning of a new one.

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family

Spring Flooding & Other Miscellany.

I’m thinking of spring flooding this week, my friend. The water is rising in New Brunswick, and I am thinking of home. For many reasons.

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