The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Chapter Nine: September 2024

In January I suggested we “write a book together” in 2024 and pitched the idea of assigning each month a chapter title.

So far, I’ve had:

January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground After a Year of…

Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Creativity, Life, Personality Insights
Oct, 07, 2024
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The Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week #1

Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures and has joined me in ten minutes of daily movement!

First up – my walks!

Day #1: A 6.5 km walk with a friend on a local trail, which…

Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Friendship
Oct, 04, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 4 October

Something about October signals “end-of-year” vibes for me me. Let the countdown begin; 2025 is around the corner.

October is a happy month. Thanksgiving (Canadian style), various family birthdays, nice weather, all the pumpkins.

This was…

Top Five/Bottom Five: Disney Movies

Can you get more iconic than Disney? Growing up without cable, my movie lifeline was The Wonderful World of Disney which aired on CBC – the national broadcasting channel here in Canada – each…

Where Do You Keep That (Part Three)

This series would be faster if I took one long video of me walking through our house opening every closet, cupboard, and drawer.

Instead I’m opting to write things out, so here is another long-winded…

Just Give Me the Smiley Face: A Pet Peeve

A quick reminder that today is Day #1 for the Cool Bloggers Walking Club: October Edition (you do not need to be a blogger to participate). There’s even a printable if you’re inclined to…