The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist – Page 53

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Blogging, NaBloPoMo
Nov, 01, 2023
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Reflections on Fires, Fiddles and Faith (+ Five Happy Things)

I feel a bit like Nero.

You know, the Roman Emperor who fiddled while his empire burned to ash behind him?

That Nero.

I show up here and I fiddle about books and Happy Things (cookies!…

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Faith, Life, Mental Health
Oct, 31, 2023

Halloween Flashbacks: Costumes From Years Gone By

Happy Halloween, friends. You know I’m a bit of a “Scrooge” when it comes to this annual event; aside from the free candy, I didn’t much enjoy Halloween as a child, and I tend…

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Guest Post: Welcome to Sarah Jedd!!

Please give a warm Monday morning welcome to Sarah!

You know the spiel: here is an awesome blogger and I have no idea when/how I met her on the interwebs. Like always, I feel like…

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Happy Things Friday: 27 October

First, how did we get to the end of October already? The time has flown but things have also felt desperately heavy and sad in the world this month. The rapid escalation of conflict…

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