The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Top Ten/Bottom Ten: The House Edition (Including a Renovation History)

Most living arrangements come with certain perks and drawbacks. There is give and there is take when balancing location, price, amenities (insert a dozen other contributing factors).

The same is true for our family. Until…

Life, Organization, Random, Top Five/Bottom Five
Oct, 08, 2024
40 Comments

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
20 Comments

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
23 Comments

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…

Personality Insights, Pet Peeves, Random
Oct, 01, 2024
44 Comments

Top Ten/Bottom Ten: The House Edition (Including a Renovation History)

Chapter Nine: September 2024

The Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week #1

Happy Things Friday: 4 October

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