The other day I was in the car inching toward downtown Toronto in high traffic. To help pass the time, I listened to a youtube podcast by a guy whose name is Einzelgänger.

Typically, he quotes ancient philosophers rather than celebrities, but yesterday he quoted Robin Williams, who, if you recall, committed suicide some time ago which plunged the collective fan base into a state of surprise and shock. How could such a celebrated actor take his own life? A comedy actor, no less, who evolved into other, more serious roles after making his fans laugh as Mork?

The quote from Robin I’m referring to touches on a topic which became much weightier during the long years of lockdown at the height of the pandemic: loneliness.

I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.
Robin Williams

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How to completely empty your mind

September 26, 2022September 27, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

Do you know how to do this?

Me either. 🤔

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It’s October and Libra season has begun

September 24, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

If you have Libra anywhere in your natal chart, you may be interested in this post. If you don’t, I bet you know a Libra (well, if you’re reading here you know me!) so this post still pertains to you and your life. 😉

Here’s a little breakdown about the zodiac signs:

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Exciting times at Writer of Words etc

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

This If Not Now, When journey is adding more than just a few twists and turns. There are multiple roundabouts, construction detours and potholes all along my path which has left me quite pumped, frankly. 🤸

And a little overwhelmed. 😱

Let me share some of the things that have been happening. First, the business ventures, and next, the other, personal stuff.

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Adventures in running online business streams, lessons learned, and a bit about social media

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

Running businesses online is a difficult endeavor simply because there are so many inter-related avenues.

I wonder sometimes how any of this can sustain long term without mental or emotional breakdown (or exhaustion).

But I learned a few things over the past year and, most recently, the past few months. Allow me to share my insights. What follows is a lengthy monologue. You have been warned. 😛

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Sitting and reflecting my strange life

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I am currently sitting in the city house where the family resides, only, there is no family here.

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Grandma and her rodents

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I live part-time with a senior. A very capable, strong-willed, kind, independent senior. She’s super mom and super grandma and she’s probably reading this right now and cursing me for talking about her. 😇

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Timeless Tarot extended reading by Claudette Tarot Intuitive

September 14, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I did a spread the other day which I read into a TikTok as a short clip with just a little text and some funky music in the background, but something about these cards I was dealt made me do a deeper analysis.

I decided to play around with WordPress’s file upload. I have no idea how this will work out which is where you come in.

If you liked my Tarot Tuesdays, here is a chance to see more of my tarot readings.
Claudette Tarot Intuitive

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Waiting (and waiting and waiting)

September 12, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I spent a big part of my day waiting for several things, most recently a phone call from either the girl child or her dad. I was advised earlier I might have to go into the city and get her, but it was not confirmed.

So I await further instructions.

Nothing is happening. My phone is silent.

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Introducing Boldly Chic Boutique

September 10, 2022September 15, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

After a year of trial and error, technical difficulties, interruptions, confusion and a very steep learning curve, I decided to re-launch my jewelry business with a brand new Etsy store called Boldly Chic Boutique.

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Poking a hive with this little experiment

September 5, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. I absolve myself from responsibility. 😉

A person holding a camera is standing in front of some stairs leading upstairs.

On each step sits a teenage boy, probably about 17 or so. They were told to sit in the middle.

The person filming them asked them a question with two possible answers. If they picked answer 1 they were told to move to the left, and if they picked answer 2, to the right.

These were some of the questions:

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Beagle drama, mom life observations and a little update

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

Why why why does the skunk need to spray the dog through the fence? There was no imminent danger to either wildlife or canine. They’re separated by planks of wood, each on their own turf. Could they have just entertained the idea of, I don’t know, minding their own business and going about their routine without causing epic chaos requiring several humans to deal with for two hours? 🤯