Blogging like I used to: bra and panties fiasco at Winners

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

For the remaining few months I remain here at WordPress.com I will blog like I used to; with storytelling.

To read about my first mishap that day, check out at the gas pump story.

After my latte at Starbucks I browsed Indigo, the huge book store probably resembling a Barnes and Noble, and sat down at one of the tables. It was empty, which was a surprise; all the tables in the coffee shop were taken but no one was reading in the bookshop?

As I began to sip my coffee I glanced at my phone, but I just couldn’t concentrate. I looked up and realized why: Prince Harry was staring at me from all the surrounding bookshelves.

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Blogging like I used to: at the gas pump

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

For the remaining few months I remain here at WordPress.com I will blog like I used to; with storytelling.

Most cars I’ve owned, co-owner or driven were Hondas, Toyotas, Hyundais. They all have their fuel gas filler hole thingy (what is that thing called?) on the left, aka driver’s side.

I drive a GM-made car now, my dad’s 20-year old Saturn. The fuel gas filler hole thingy on this car is on the right.

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The season of transformation

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

The rink my daughter and I visited yesterday did not evoke any memory at all for me. She however remembered and mentioned the name of her coach from that game they played there.

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I bid you adieu (but not until May)

January 22, 2023January 24, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

Today I discovered that my auto-renewal of my Premium plan with WordPress is on May 23 of this year.

I mean, I knew it was coming up sometime in the spring but I didn’t remember the exact date.

Now I know. And I’m glad I checked, because I made a decision: as of May 23, I will no longer pay for this WP site. I turned off the auto-renewal.

I think I’ve evolved beyond this blog.

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The infamous journey of If Not Now, When (part 2)

January 21, 2023January 23, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

This post is a taking stock of the journey so far, which began when I turned 50 and continues now, four years later, with more gusto and fervor and, hopefully, lessons learned and applied. To keep things manageable, I decided to turn this into a short, multi-part series. Part 1 is here. Thank you for your readership and follow – it means the world to me to be able to share my insights with so many of you.

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The infamous journey of If Not Now, When (part 1)

January 21, 2023January 23, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

This post is about taking stock of the If Not Now When journey so far. It all began the year I turned 50, a time of reflection, resolutions, urgency and determination. My adventure is far from over and continues now, four years later, with more gusto and fervor and, hopefully, lessons learned and applied, so hang on to your hat (as I hang on to mine).

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Life in the fast lane: schedules, teenagers, broken cars

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

I am now a mom of an almost University-bound kid. My oldest is in grade 12 and is contemplating whether he wants to pursue higher education at this time.

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Circulating fresh air

January 5, 2023January 23, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

As far back as I can remember, bedroom windows were opened as soon as their sleepy inhabitants rose. In winter, a warm housecoat would be put on first, and in summer, a thinner one (or none). The point is, the windows were opened to circulate fresh air through the room.

Some of you know I grew up in Switzerland. My grandmother and my mom both opened windows in all the bedrooms while simultaneously uncovering the beds. It was standard practice and called “airing out the room”. Sometimes, the duvet or blankets would stay on the ledge of the open window, reminding me of a folk tale called Frau Holle. When Frau Holle shook out her duvet, the landscape around her became covered in snowflakes.

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A little weather drama just in time for the holidays

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

After much hype and anticipation, the weather bomb cyclone hit my region on Friday morning. I woke up at the standard time of about 5:30 am. Two things popped into my head immediately:

There’s no reason to get up and cook breakfast for anybody as there was no school or hockey practice, and
my head hurt in a way that was very unfamiliar.

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A glimpse into the life of Tucker the Beagle

December 17, 2022January 1, 2023 Writer of Words, etc

Yesterday I was in the city house with the family. I was helping out with some chores before I returned to the suburbs, like laundry and cooking.

At one point, I thought I was alone. Everyone was either not home or busy someplace in the basement. Even Tucker was quiet…

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Dog walking adventures with a golden Labrador

December 1, 2022December 29, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I’m walking a dog professionally this week, a half hour each morning after the kids have left for school. Picking up the dog was no problem. I did struggle a little bit with the key, but she had told me … Continue reading Dog walking adventures with a golden Labrador

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Special talent: losing my pants

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I lost my pants.

How does one lose pants, you ask? Well, for starters, you’d have to be me. 🥴

I was in the suburbs at my mom’s house, in my room which has two small closets, when I realized the pants were missing. Two pairs, actually; the grey jeans with the fancy ripple design in the knee area, and the black leggins with the pockets.