Category: Looking for a Quick Read (AKA My Shorter Essays)
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Older
After hearing a shocking (for me at least) statistic on the radio this week, I asked myself the question. Just how old am I?
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The Test
Covid mandates are lifting faster than you can say ‘cue the new variant’. The test begins today to see how a mask-wearer (me) is treated now.
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While He’s Gone
As I arrive back home from dropping my partner, John off at the airport I ask myself the age-old question. What will I do while he’s gone?
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Poking Fun
After much waiting I finally received my Covid booster vaccine. It’s been a bit of a marathon, definitely worth poking fun at.
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Bright and Shiny
After much trial and error, extensive frustration and more than a few swear words, I’m excited to finally show you my new format.
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Nothing to Say
Some days there is just nothing to say; not for lack of inspiration but for lack of comprehension. Today is one of those days.
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Numbers Game
After making a stark realization, I’m contemplating the numbers game that is life. Our time is limited; what shall we do with it?
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Cockeyed Optimist
These are difficult days, challenging to everyone. It makes this cockeyed optimist wonder if she’s on the right track.
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The House is Quiet
Now that all of our guests have gone, the house is quiet. And I’m reminded of the fleeting nature of all things.
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Puttering
I’m spending my Sunday doing what many people I know do; puttering. Except I’m also updating my website; stay tuned for news!
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Car Wash
I took a moment in the car wash today to think back to childhood. And to enjoy the peace under the psychedelic blanket.
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Be the Light
What are we to do when those around us are struggling in their own forms of darkness? Try to be the light.
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The Dance Party
Feeling low? I promise if you host a dance party, even for one, you’ll feel better. I’m following Alice Walker’s advice on this one.
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Deer Friends
Today started off with a visit from our deer friends. They’d been absent for a while so I admit I was a bit worried.
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Doggy in the Window
After playing a real-life version of ‘how much is that doggy in the window’ I reflect on our dear dog and wonder if we’ll ever replace her.
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Photography 101
It’s a good day when you have a chance to get back to a hobby or activity you love. Today, it’s photography 101 for me.
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Gatherings
One of life’s simple pleasures, in my mind, is gathering with strangers and enjoying a common interest. Am I the only one who thinks this?
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Winds of Change
In moments of quiet reflection, can we hear messages that we may otherwise miss? Are these strong winds that blow outside my window today bringing change?
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Ancestors
It seems this land has much more to teach me than I imagined when we moved here. It’s my time to listen and learn.
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Grump is a Five Letter Word
Is Wordle divisive? Or is it just me? Turns out, the road to cranky-town is shorter than we think.
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Pucker Up
If you haven’t heard, let me be the first to wish you Happy International Kissing Day! Pucker Up! Because in today’s day and age, we will celebrate just about anything (can I just ask who came up with World Toothache Day?! What horrible thing happened to you in your childhood? And for the record, it’s…
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A Shot in the Arm
Yesterday I got a shot in the arm; I received my first Covid vaccine. It was an overwhelming experience for me. I had been on five wait lists at pharmacies close and not so close to my home. For those of you not living in Ontario, our vaccine rollout has been patchy, sad, ineffective at…
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Unscripted Events
The underlying ethos of writing on this page is that this life, especially at this stage of life, is often unscripted…
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F Misogyny
I’m working out. Not because I want to change my body shape but because as I’m aging, I think it’s the best way to hold off the affects of time.. Or so I thought…
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Bald IS Beautiful But…
I live with a bald man. I have had a thing for bald guys for quite some time. I blame Ed Harris.
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Apparently We’re Dating…
It would seem after 6 years together, 3½ of which John and I have lived together, our relationship status is… “dating”.
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It’s People-y Outside
Do you find your tolerance of crowds has changed? Today I went grocery shopping and WOW was I uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong; before all this I was fine with crowds… Concerts? Loved them! Crowded subway? No problem. But now that we’re face to face with a deadly virus that has potential to minimally make…
