The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Prince Edward Island Day Two: Epic Dunes, Sweet Treats…and More Lighthouses

No one was in a hurry to get started on Day Two. I didn’t sleep very well, mostly because the room was too warm and I had opted – for no good reason -…

Prince Edward Island Day One: One Long Bridge, Four Lighthouses, and Millions of Red Rocks

One of the perks of keeping a One Line A Day Journal is the regular prompts about what we were doing this day in years gone by.

Apparently, two years ago, we had just wrapped…

Lighthouses, Prince Edward Island, Travel
Apr, 23, 2024
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What’s In A Name?

On a walk to school last week one of our children made it clear they do NOT like their name. This is the first time I’ve heard they disapprove of our choice. I happen…

Language, Life, Personality Insights, Random
Apr, 22, 2024
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Three Years: An Anniversary

It is a bit anticlimactic since I can’t link to my inaugural blog post, but today marks exactly three years since I clicked Post for the first time.

In honour of this little anniversary,…

Blogging, Habits
Apr, 21, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 19 April

It’s Friday.

Shall we begin?

HAPPY THINGS SMORGASBOARD

Our teenager did her first load of laundry completely solo. She started the load. She moved things into the dryer. She collected the dry clothes. She put them…

Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Happy Things Friday
Apr, 19, 2024
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Demerits and Gold Stars: March 2024

You know the drill so let’s dive in.

DEMERITS

Feedly. Why does it not pull content from certain blogs? Even more frustrating, it can function properly for months and then stop working suddenly and without warning….

Good Enough (Or, Why I Mop at Night)

Our floors always need mopping. They’re an aesthetically-pleasing blonde colour of laminate that is an absolute nightmare to keep clean. The finish shows every water spot, sweaty sock print, and speck of dirt (light…