Nicole’s Favourite Things: The “I Love My Garden” Edition

Well, as I write this it is 7 degrees Celsius and we had a huge hailstorm this weekend that mushed flat all my garden beds and flowers. Prior to this, with the heat and the no mosquitoes, I was thinking what was wrong with me all these years, Calgary … [Continue reading]

Summer’s Almost Gone; Seventy-Five Weeks In

I don't think I can adequately describe the relief I felt when I received an email from the Calgary Board of Education, stating that not only would masks be mandatory for students K-12, but all other health protocols would remain in place. With the … [Continue reading]

You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers

Last week, I asked you to ask me questions, and ask you did! Thank you so much - this was really fun! Here we go! Books and Reading Ally asked: My question is: given your druthers, which book genre is your favorite? And why? I will put this … [Continue reading]

Who Moved My…Clothes; Seventy-Four Weeks In

Every evening I choose a yoga/ workout outfit, complete with hairband and scrunchie, and I set those things in the bathroom; that way, when I wake up early I just slip into my clothes and I'm ready for my yoga practice and workout, without having to … [Continue reading]

Friday the 13th Fun: Ask Me Anything, and Five For Friday

It has been SO LONG since I've spontaneously written a post, and on a Friday to boot! Since the pandemic, I have had very limited blocks of time and physical space in which to write, and it's all I can do to write weekly recaps and monthly Favourite … [Continue reading]

Bits and Bobs; Seventy Three Weeks In

Bo Duke Channels Elvis On the long drive home from vacation, I learned that John Schneider - of Dukes of Hazzard fame - had a hit song in the 70s, covering Elvis' It's Now or Never. Not only that, but he had a fairly successful career as a country … [Continue reading]

Pandemic Vacation Reading List

In my last post I alluded to the books I read on vacation; I said I had some recommendations and also a controversial opinion. The great thing about living in the current age is, when it comes to books, there is something for everyone, and we don't … [Continue reading]