The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist - Page 2 of 114 -

© 2026 Freya Theme by Sparrow and Snow | Disclosure Policy

Readers Don’t Come Blank To Books (A Little Audio Experiment)

I’m trying something new!

A few weeks ago, I came across a quote from Kelly Corrigan (mentioned yesterday in my September book review post) that got me thinking about how much we bring to the…

Continue Reading

Reading
Oct, 06, 2026
18 Comments

On My Shelf: Books Read September 2026

Another month, another set of books to discuss.

As usual, it was a mixed bag. I read some great books, and some that were… okay. This doesn’t factor in books I Did Not Finish…

Continue Reading

Reading
Oct, 05, 2026
31 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 2 October

It’s October!

I will not talk about how quickly time is passing, I will not talk about how quickly time is passing, I will not talk about how quickly time is passing.

…

Okay, I’m going…

Continue Reading

Highlights From Our Extended European Trip (And a Few Lowlights)

A lot of the questions I got after our trip touched on the same general theme: what were your highlights, would you do it again, and do you wish you’d done anything differently?

To answer…

Continue Reading

Euro Adventure, Ask Me (Almost) Anything
Oct, 01, 2026
17 Comments

The Cool Bloggers Walking Club STARTS TOMORROW!!

Popping into your feed with a reminder that tomorrow is October 1st, which means—*drumroll*—it’s time to start walking together!

This will be the SIXTH edition of the Cool Bloggers Walking Club.

For anyone new to…

Continue Reading

I Need Your Suggestions for Keeping Warm!

Today’s post is going to be (relatively) short because I’m hoping you will do most of the work for me.

My number one problem with winter is being cold. After I read How to Winter…

Continue Reading

Recent Frugal Wins: Pumpkin Soup, RESPs, and Toilet Paper

Maybe this is compensation for buying a new mug and tea towels?

FUN, NOT FRUGAL

But, no regrets.

FRUGAL (ALSO NO REGRETS)

I continue to do at-home manicures. Of course, the cheapest option would be to do nothing…

Continue Reading

Frugality
Sep, 28, 2026
30 Comments

© 2026 Freya Theme by Sparrow and Snow | Disclosure Policy | Privacy Policy