What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
March has been filled with travel, family, friends, and good food. I’ve been reading more news and travel guides (not included in this post), but I still managed to sneak in some excellent books. I’ve saved my two most recent reads to share next month to prevent this post from being too long—and your eyes… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – March 2025?
I may have been boasting a bit too much (and even throwing in the occasional happy dance) about our little corner of Vancouver Island not having any snow this winter. In fact, I was still bragging about it on January 31 when I snapped the first picture above (to the left of your screen). But… Continue reading In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb…and Back to the Lion Again
This past month, I’ve been focused on cutting ultra-processed foods from my diet, and my reading choices have strongly reflected this interest. But I’ve also explored a few other books—spanning a range of star ratings. Here’s what I’ve been reading in February. My Rating: 5 StarsFor those seeking a better understanding of our modern food… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – February 2025?
Welcome to Wellness Reimagined, a monthly link-up focused on health and wellness in 2025. This series aims to support participants in maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, staying on track, and creating space for reflection, planning, and realignment with individual goals and intentions. Although I have managed to keep up my usual fitness routine (outlined here), my… Continue reading Wellness Reimagined: Five (Not So) Fun Facts About Ultra-Processed Foods
As we settle into 2025, I find myself reflecting on a January filled with both sorrow and joy, woven together by moments of deep gratitude. From meaningful milestones and cherished connections with family and friends to a renewed focus on wellness and honouring a remarkable life, it has been a month to remember. I invite… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar, January 2025?
This month, I’m spotlighting recent book club reads. I’m a member of two book clubs—one local and one online. Both have broadened my reading horizons and introduced me to unexpected literary gems. What I treasure most is how each group provides a safe, welcoming space to share ideas, think critically, and gain fresh perspectives. Without… Continue reading Book Club Reads – January 2025
Welcome to Wellness Reimagined, a monthly link-up focused on health and wellness in 2025. This series aims to support participants in maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, staying on track, and creating space for reflection, planning, and realignment with our individual goals and intentions. Planning Although, by personality, I seem suited to journal entries, list-making and… Continue reading Wellness Reimagined – January 2025 Edition
I love it when great ideas and opportunities collide. Recently, Lisa of Lisa Notes published a thought-provoking post, 'Rate Your One Word 2024.' At the same time, Denyse of Denyse Whelan Writes Here approached my 'What's Been on Your Calendar' and 'What's On Your Bookshelf' cohosts and asked if they would consider hosting a one-off… Continue reading Have You Chosen a Word of the Year? Should You?
Thank you to everyone who has read, followed, commented upon, and participated in the What’s On Your Plate linkups. Your enthusiasm and support have meant the world to us. My blogging-turned-in-person-buddy, Deb V, and I launched this linkup series on April 7, 2021. Since then, at least one of us has posted monthly, culminating in… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – The Final Edition
This past month has been filled with highs and lows, joys and sorrow. Let's start with the joys: Festive Decorating On December 1, I began decorating our home, unpacking one Christmas box per day. It was a fun and doable approach that allowed me to decorate mindfully, minimilize (at least a bit), and finally part… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar – December 2024?
Retirement Reflections 