The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

A (Super Awesome) Planning Giveaway!

Some Free Advice: Actually Use the Spellcheck

Happy Things Friday: 3 November

Do You Judge a Book By Its Cover (I Do) + More Questions for Readers

NaBloPoMo <> Welcome!

Reflections on Fires, Fiddles and Faith (+ Five Happy Things)

Halloween Flashbacks: Costumes From Years Gone By

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