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Paris Days 1–2: Arc de Triomphe Views, Montmartre Steps, and the Eiffel Tower at Night

I’m back! Here in this online space…and in Canada.

Late Tuesday evening our family returned from an unforgettable spring break trip to Paris. I’m happy to report that it exceeded our expectations!

I’m always aware that…

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Paris, Travel
Mar, 20, 2025
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Unplugging + April Walking Club

Phew. This winter has worn me out. I’m going to take a little break from the internet, so there will be a pause in posting (and commenting) for a few weeks. I’m looking forward…

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Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Habits
Mar, 05, 2025
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On My Shelf: February 2025

I’m pretty sure I haven’t read this many books in a single month since I was a teenager. Between sicks days and holidays and snow days and the interminable cold in Nova Scotia this…

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Reading
Mar, 04, 2025
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Fresh FIG Finale: Gratitude Collective Week #4

This is it! The final collection of FIGs for February 2025. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated in this gratitude journey and to those who cheered us on from the sidelines.

At the end…

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Happy Things Friday: 28 Feb

Today’s the very last day of February! This month seemed to have both simultaneously lasted forever while also flying by. Anyone else feeling odd time juxtapositions lately?

John arrived home yesterday and won’t be travelling…

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Gratitude in Practice: Nicole

Today’s guest needs no introduction – and she’s actually “visited” me here before – but I’ll give her a quick one anyway.

Nicole is a glass half-full (and let’s pour the drink into a beautiful…

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Gratitude in Practice: (Grateful) Kae

I thought it would be fitting to round out this month of FIG collection by taking a deep dive into the particulars of different gratitude practices. And we’re starting this little series with a…

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