The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Things I Wish I Liked (Or Loved)

Gretchen Rubin once said: You can choose what you do but you can’t choose what you like to do.

Sing it, Gretchen.

So here, in no particular order, are things I wish I liked (or loved).

Spicy…

Guest Post: Welcome Ally from The Spectacled Bean!

Happy Monday friends. This is my first guest during NaBloPoMo, and I’m thrilled to welcome Ally who writes at The Spectacled Bean.

You know the drill – I can’t remember how I first made my…

A (Super Awesome) Planning Giveaway!

This is an exciting day because it is the first time I’ve hosted a giveaway on my website. (Can I get some jazz hands from the folks in the back?)

Free things are happy things…

Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Planning
Nov, 05, 2023

Some Free Advice: Actually Use the Spellcheck

In many ways, this post is simply me acknowledging a glaring demerit.

When I’m writing a blog post, e-mail, or work document I often – OFTEN! – don’t consult the spellcheck. A phrase or word…

Happy Things Friday: 3 November

The countdown has begun. Once we hit November, the holiday season seems to be “on.” I don’t decorate before Canadian Remembrance Day (11 November) – but I aim to have the artificial tree assembled…

Do You Judge a Book By Its Cover (I Do) + More Questions for Readers

I thought it would be fun to do another round of reader questions! These definitely struck a nerve the last time (mostly the fact my father often reads the last chapter first, which was…

NaBloPoMo, Reading
Nov, 02, 2023
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NaBloPoMo <> Welcome!

Happy Wednesday morning – and my first post for National Blog Posting Month. San does an incredible job of spreading the word and organizing this event, so it is only fitting to give her…