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A (Super Awesome) Planning Giveaway!

This is an exciting day because it is the first time I’ve hosted a giveaway on my website. (Can I get some jazz hands from the folks in the back?)

Free things are happy things…

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  • Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Planning
  • Nov, 05, 2023

Some Free Advice: Actually Use the Spellcheck

In many ways, this post is simply me acknowledging a glaring demerit.

When I’m writing a blog post, e-mail, or work document I often – OFTEN! – don’t consult the spellcheck. A phrase or word…

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  • Demerits, Language, NaBloPoMo
  • Nov, 04, 2023
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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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  • Happy Things Friday, NaBloPoMo
  • Nov, 03, 2023
  • 41 Comments

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
  • 55 Comments

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
  • 39 Comments

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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  • Halloween, Holidays, Parenting
  • Oct, 31, 2023
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