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Happy Things Friday: 23 May

What a week!

My father-in-law arrived Sunday; as always, he’s the easiest guest imaginable. We’ve also had a revolving door of kids’ friends, and most meals have included a few extra mouths.

Indy had a…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • May, 23, 2025
  • 38 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 16 May

We’re at the point in the spring where All The Things start happening. My American friends talk about Maycember and I tend to roll my eyes…but I’m coming to realize Maycember is really more…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • May, 16, 2025
  • 43 Comments

Happy (and Hard) Things Friday: 9 May

This week was not my favourite. Nothing objectively terrible happened, but it felt like walking around with pebbles in my shoes. (For people I care about, it was more like giant boulders.)

If you’ll allow…

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  • Happy Things Friday, Hard Things
  • May, 09, 2025
  • 67 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 2 May

It’s May! The trees are blossoming, the snow tires have been swapped off the vehicles, and the shovels are (hopefully) packed away for good.

Last week was a blur — Easter Monday, two sick days…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • May, 02, 2025
  • 41 Comments

The Happiest Thing in My Life: 18 April

Every Easter, I take the opportunity to talk about my faith here on the blog. And each time, if I’m honest, I feel nervous to do so. I care what other people think, and…

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  • Faith, Happy Things Friday, Personality Insights
  • Apr, 18, 2025
  • 44 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 11 April

If April showers bring May flowers, what do April snowstorms bring?

A day off school.

Yes – we had more snow this week and yes, the kids had a snow day. The time off ended…

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  • Happy Things Friday, Home, Organization
  • Apr, 11, 2025
  • 48 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 4 April

I’m writing this post from my bed which sounds lovely – except I’m here because my muscles and joints are aching, my temperature is well above normal, one nostril (just one!?) is plugged, and…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Apr, 04, 2025
  • 46 Comments
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