The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Summer Celebrations

I’ve been thinking a lot about summer. That makes sense since, here in Canada, we’re on the cusp of school releasing for the summer holiday and the solstice later this week will mark the…

Is There Something About Thirty-Seven?

Twice in the last week I have come across anecdotes about people whose lives changed dramatically – thankfully in both cases for the “better” – at the ripe old age of thirty-seven.

I took special…

Greetings From My Oxygen Tent + Little Joys

I recently used oxygen as a metaphor for mental health and I got a lovely infusion from my solo day at home.

But then the wind got knocked out of my sails and it…

Joy, Life, Mental Health
Jun, 12, 2024
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Top Five/Bottom Five: Things I Do/Don’t Miss From My Past

That title is a real mouthful, but I couldn’t come up with anything shorter. Suggestions?

I assume we all have things we miss about earlier years of our life, and many things we’re glad exist…

Guest Post: Welcome Rachel!!

Today’s guest has her hands full – literally. Currently on maternity leave after having twins, Rachel has a full-time career in project management and is based in South Wales.

She blogs regularly, writing thoughtful reflections…

Hard Things, Happy Things: 7 June

It is June. Really and truly…we’re in the middle month of the year!?

I feel like I need to write a catchy little jingle about this season of life, because it’s an echo of what…

One Show + One App: Two Things I’m Currently Loving

Let’s talk about The Great British Baking Show. I do not think a more perfect television show exists on this planet. I love every hour I spend watching Paul, Prue, and all those talented…

Summer Celebrations

Is There Something About Thirty-Seven?

Greetings From My Oxygen Tent + Little Joys

Top Five/Bottom Five: Things I Do/Don’t Miss From My Past

Guest Post: Welcome Rachel!!

Hard Things, Happy Things: 7 June

One Show + One App: Two Things I’m Currently Loving

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