What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05k9sufTOcs August was filled with unexpected twists and turns so I will be taking a blogging break until the middle of September. I will see you back at What's On Your Bookshelf on September 18. Until then, please check out my co-hosts' August link ups for 'What's On Your Bookshelf', 'What's Been On Your Calendar'… Continue reading See You In September
Every so often, I go on a digital spring cleaning spree—taking stock of how I've been using technology, deciding what feels manageable, tightening privacy settings, and clearing out digital clutter. My latest round of reflection was sparked by the newly released book, Smartphone Nation, by Kaitlyn Regehr. What I appreciated most about this book is… Continue reading Digital Wellness
Looking over my camera roll, even I was surprised by how full-on this past month has been—no wonder I'm exhausted (content but definitely tired). From Canada Day festivities and birthday celebrations to book clubs (including our new book club podcast), my calendar has been ever-expanding. There were friend meet-ups, hikes, Art in the Garden, mini… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar – July 2025
Do you ever spend hours searching for just the right book recommendation? Me too! Five out of the six books listed below were recent choices in my book clubs. While we haven’t discussed all of them yet, I couldn’t resist reading ahead . At first, a few of the titles didn’t seem like “my kind… Continue reading More Book Club Reads
San Josef Bay San Josef Bay, located within Cape Scott Provincial Park on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, is a remote and breathtaking stretch of wild coastline. Known for its dramatic sea stacks, soft sandy beaches, and lush rainforest trails, it's been on my bucket list for many years. *Sea stacks are tall, isolated… Continue reading Wellness Reimagined: Hiking at San Josef Bay, Cape Scott, B.C. (Finally!)
I am away on a blogging-social media break until the end of the month; I will be back for the What's Been On Your Calendar and Wellness Reimagined linkups. I look forward to seeing you there!
After the rapid pace of April, I had hoped that April would be a quiet, stay-at-hone month. Spoiler alert: It wasn't. Not remotely!There were: Homemade lunch then theatre (Harvey) with Deb, book club at my house (the snacks were my only photo), online book club (same book - Oliver Twist), Mother's Day Flowers, Mother's Day… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar – May 2025?
"Experience one beautiful thing a day. However small. However trivial. Read a poem. Play a favourite song. Laugh with a friend. Gaze at the sky just before the sun's final tumble toward night. Watch a classic movie. Eat a slice of lemon drizzle cake. Whatever. Just give yourself one simple reminder that the world is… Continue reading One Beautiful Thing Each Day
I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve been attempting to clear my brain of stress and overwhelm by reaching for a short read or novella before bed. In doing so, I’ve quickly discovered the many advantages of one-sitting reads. Not only have they pulled me away from doomscrolling at night, but finishing a story… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf: One-Sitting Reads
Regular readers know that Richard and I decided to spend our vacation dollars in our own country, Canada. For a 12-day March break, we headed to Montreal and Quebec City. Although the weather was even colder than we had imagined it would be, the incredible sights and experiences more than made up for it. Getting… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar? Montreal and Quebec City
Retirement Reflections 