The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

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…

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…

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…

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…

Destination Nova Scotia: Medford Beach

You know how I’m always harping on about hidden gems?

Let me introduce you to one such jewel – the natural delight that is Medford Beach.

This landscape looks like something from another planet and, in…

Nova Scotia
May, 01, 2024
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On Baggage and Rain

My mind has been a bit of a cluster lately. Some of this is because of life circumstances but some of this is because…I’m me.

I am a worrier. A pessimist. I am prone to…

Mental Health
Apr, 30, 2024
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Guest Post: Welcome Coco!!

First, three cheers for today’s guest – Coco – for so recently setting her marathon PR! A sub-4 race…along the streets of Paris!! It doesn’t get much more exciting than that. (Not that I’d…

A Rest Is As Good As…A Rest

Guest Post: Welcome Daria!!

Happy Things Friday: 3 May

Chapter Four: April 2024

Destination Nova Scotia: Medford Beach

On Baggage and Rain

Guest Post: Welcome Coco!!

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