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Cozy…

I recently finished Cozy by Isabel Gillies. I’d rate the book “a bit unsatisfying” – started strong, finished with a whimper – but it inspired me to write out a list of things that…

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Favourite Things, Joy, Personality Insights
May, 21, 2024
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Guest Post: Welcome Melissa!!

I’m excited to welcome Melissa to my little corner of the internet this May morning. Hosting someone from the other side of the world – quite literally – is always extra thrilling. Melissa hails…

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Happy Things Friday: 17 May

Hello!! It feels good to be writing again. It also felt good to go offline and just…be.

I spent the last few weeks trying to focus on rest (to the degree it was within…

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A Rest Is As Good As…A Rest

Hi friends. Things are going to be quiet in this space for a few weeks. (No, we are not going on another vacation!!)

I’ve been craving some extra white space and margin. The year I…

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Guest Post: Welcome Daria!!

Happy Monday, folks – let’s all extend a warm welcome to Daria!

My family

Daria is one of the newest members of the Cool Bloggers Club; she started her blog – Mom of Children – just…

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Happy Things Friday: 3 May

Um, what now? It’s MAY?? How did that happen?

Also, thank goodness. I’m not sure how much more winter (or pseudo-spring) I could withstand. Some days it’s sunny and warm and other days I…

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Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Happy Things Friday
May, 03, 2024
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Chapter Four: April 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…

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