Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. My to-be-read list has been growing by leaps and bounds for ages now. There something about the end of the year that makes me pause and reflect on little things like this to see how they’re working for me. The problem with TBR lists is that… Read More
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The Tale of the Coveted Cookies
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No, this is not the beginning of a fairy tale. It really happened years ago when I was a teenager, and I thought it would be an amusing story to share with you as the holiday season ramps up. My mom comes from a fairly large extended family. Both of her parents had many siblings,… Read More
What I’m Not Willing to Give Up to Become Healthier
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Over the last several years, I’ve started following multiple blogs and Twitter accounts that focus on fitness, nutrition, and wellness. I’ve made a lot of adjustments to my diet and lifestyle in order to make it healthier: Lifting weights a few times a week Getting a minimum of 12,000 steps a day No longer drinking fruit… Read More
Dual Citizens Get Two Thanksgivings
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Seven years ago, I became a Canadian citizen. There are many things I love about being a citizen of both Canada and the United States. Having the excuse to celebrate Thanksgiving twice every year is definitely part of that list. Yes, this is blog post about food. No, this isn’t about turkey. Don’t tell the… Read More
3 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
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If I have any readers in the southern hemisphere, feel free to switch the word “autumn” for “spring” in today’s post. A lot of what I’m about to say can apply to the shift between other seasons as well with a little tweaking. In fact, maybe I’ll revisit this topic from that angle in six… Read More
Why Unsolicited Advice Is a Terrible Idea
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Yes, I appreciate the irony in writing a blog post about unsolicited advice that could be read as unsolicited advice. I’ve been playing around with the idea of never giving anyone any advice that they haven’t asked me for, though, and I thought it would make a great topic for a post here while I’m… Read More
5 Things That People Who Have Allergies Wish You Understood
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1. They’re Not Voluntary Nobody ever wakes up one morning and decides that it would be fun to become allergic to something. Those of us who have allergies also can’t randomly decide to take a day off from them in order to make other people’s lives easier. If you don’t have experience living with… Read More
Why I Love to Reread Books
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Earlier this year I reread The Handmaid’s Tale in preparation for the miniseries based on this story that is coming out next week. Stay tuned! I am planning to blog about that series after I’ve seen it, but today I’ll be talking about rereading books in general. Over the last few years I’ve also reread: The… Read More
Can You Be Mindful and Angry at the Same Time?
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One of the things I find most challenging about practicing mindfulness is doing it when I’m angry. While I’m not the kind of person who loses their temper easily, I do have a tendency to ruminate on whatever is making me mad beyond the point where such an act still remains useful. There was a time when… Read More
What Do You Read When You’re On Vacation?
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I arrived home from a relaxing, tropical vacation a few days ago. One of my personal earmarks of a good trip is what I got to read while I was away. Not only is it nice to get lost in a novel while you’re traveling to your destination, it’s also fun to have something to do during the inevitable… Read More
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