The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Miscellany: Brain Dump, Lists + (Coffee Pot/Food Ideas)

The last week and a half have been an absolute whirlwind. Today felt like the first “normal” day since getting back to Canada, and I have been craving “normal”!

We went to church. We…

Brain Dump, Life
Jul, 05, 2026
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Happy Things Friday: 3 July

God had a hand in me announcing a little bloggy break last week. A few hours after that post went live, we heard from dear friends about a tragic loss in their family.

Our hearts…

Life
Jul, 03, 2026
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Re-Entry Feelings + A Little Bloggy Break

It’s mid-morning on Saturday and I’m not sure how to put a finger on my current emotional state. Sitting at our dining room table this morning—sipping my delicious French vanilla creamer-sweetened coffee, which feels…

Day Trip from Copenhagen: Day #2 on the Danish Island of Møn (+ Visiting Møns Klint)

After a very busy previous day, we didn’t manage to get moving until mid-morning. There was a lot of work to dismantle all the things we’d brought to the cottage (towels, sheets, etc.). Plus,…

Happy Things Friday: 26 June

First there were months left, then weeks, and finally just days. It has been such an unusual experience to count down to the end of this trip.

Originally, it seemed to stretch in front…

Happy Things Friday, Euro Adventure, Travel
Jun, 26, 2026
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Day Trip from Copenhagen: Lille Tilde, Burial Mounds, Island of Møn

And… we’re back to recaps from Denmark!

The day I’m writing about (almost a month after it happened) was my birthday. My brother and sister-in-law took time off work, borrowed a second car—alas, we couldn’t…

Going Home + 110 Days + Call for Questions!!

Today’s the day. After 110 days in Europe, we’re finally on our way back to Canada. We’re excited, we’re tired, we’re sad, we’re happy, we’re thankful for having had this special time of adventure…