Move Over, Sansa; 110 Weeks In

It was only a few weeks ago that I was marvelling at all the Christmas decorations in the neighbourhood; lights and Santas and candy canes alongside the brown grass and spring bulbs. It turns out my neighbours know what's what. Santa's coming! … [Continue reading]

Nicole’s Favourite Things: The 47th Birthday Edition

I have been learning Spanish via the Duolingo app, thanks to the encouragement of my younger son, who is using that app to learn Japanese. My goal is to become semi-conversational, and I was practicing phrases the other morning when everyone was in … [Continue reading]

Rituals; 109 Weeks In

I was listening to this fantastic, new-to-me-but-well-established podcast the other day, about the importance of ritual and soulful practices in our everyday life. It got me thinking about all the little rituals I incorporate into my day, from my … [Continue reading]

Signs of Spring; 108 Weeks In

There are a really surprising number of houses with Christmas decorations in my neighbourhood. Depending on the snow and cold, it is not unusual to see lights up throughout January, and perhaps even to February, but now it's April 11, we haven't had … [Continue reading]

Doing The Wave; 107 Weeks In

"You and your waving." My husband said to me on our walk one day, as I waved enthusiastically at a person across the street, only to realize that I had no idea who that person was. This happens more often than you might think; then again, if you know … [Continue reading]

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!; 106 Weeks In

Let's celebrate! It's all right! Baby! I would like to tell you that I have that song in my head, but no, no. I have had 24K Magic in my head for four days now, but not the whole song. Just ONE line, over and over. Every so often I will burst … [Continue reading]

Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Isolation Chamber Edition

Full disclosure: I had a very different Favourite Things planned for this month, but I decided to write a little about my experience with The Plague instead. You'll just have to wait for Nicole's Favourite Things: The Daily Glow-Up Edition! I'm sure … [Continue reading]