I thought it might be somewhat interesting to share with all of you how my own Christmas celebrations went. Upon writing the previous sentence, however, I realize my own holiday activities are likely of interest to me and me only, so if you don’t give a flying fuck about how other people spent their holidays, … More How was your Christmas?
I could offer an apology for addressing yet another one of Kristin Hannah’s magical works in the unlikely scenario that I really am starting to annoy folks with this redundancy, but I don’t want to. I could kick myself for waiting until I was 30 to begin exploring the incredible storytelling that occurs within Hannah’s … More Kristin Hannah’s ‘Winter Garden’: read or rid?
Within the past few years, vaping, as a concept, has absolutely exploded in terms of its popularity amongst all sorts of folks and ages. Some people positively despise the idea of vaping, while others fully support it, but personally, I cannot comprehend the logic behind people choosing to vape who have never been smokers of … More Don’t smoke? Then don’t vape
I could honestly kick myself for failing to think to investigate the fascinating ways in which New Year’s is celebrated around the world sooner, but better late than never, I suppose. Without intending any disrespect, after reading about how this holiday is celebrated globally, I can’t help but come to the conclusion that the ways … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part two)
New Year’s Eve, for many people, is an evening to be celebrated. It marks the conclusion of one year and the start of another, and plenty of us like to come together with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate, usually within the confines of some sort of party or get-together. I was contemplating whether … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part one)
I think I started writing a New Year highlights post a few years ago, and I figure I may as well stick with it. I’m a creature of habit, through and through, and while continuing with this trend helps satiate my constant urge to abide by routine, it also serves as a solid reminder for … More What are your 2025 highlights?
For plenty of people, the Holidays are the most wonderful time of year, as the song suggests. Christmas is a magical time for many of us, especially children, and some of my fondest memories with my parents and my sister include the anticipation of Christmas Eve and the joy of Christmas morning. As joyful as … More The importance of practicing mindfulness during the Holidays
I’ve never been an avid fan of New Year’s resolutions. I’ve tried my hand at them a few different times, sometimes proving to be successful with my set resolution, and sometimes proving to be a dramatic failure. New Year’s resolutions are, for a lot of people, an important symbol for the start of a new … More Consider solutions instead of resolutions for the New Year
If you, like me, have encountered individuals who claim they despise soup, it is highly plausible that you, like me, decided in that moment to remove said individuals from your life. That might be perceived as a rather drastic choice, but personally, I’m not saving space for any soup haters in my own circle. Life … More How about a bowl of Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup for supper tonight?
While I realize Christmas, technically, was yesterday, today is Boxing Day, and if there was ever a day to continue a post about Christmas, it’s today. Unless you’re one hell of a Scrooge, I can’t really see this being a pressing issue for anyone reading. It still blows my mind, 30 years into life, that … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Today is December 25, otherwise commonly referred to as Christmas, and whether or not you choose to celebrate, I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a grand start to 2026. For many people, Christmas is perceived as the biggest holiday of the year. I enjoy the holiday as much as the next … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part one)
If you’re a reader who enjoys the romantasy genre, you’re arguably familiar with two of the biggest series to ever grace the genre category – Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, as well as her Throne of Glass (TOG) series. I’ve read and then reread all five of the ACOTAR … More ‘Throne of Glass’ versus ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’: which reigns supreme?
I would wager that just about every woman on the planet, at some point or another, has faced the predicament of needing to clean their hair, but not wanting to do a full-out shampoo and conditioner. I say women because we tend to be a little more conscious of how our hair appears in a … More Use this instead of dry shampoo
My family and I befriended an individual from our church many years ago. He was the organist of our parish for years, and when my sister began singing in the church choir, our friendship with him grew, and today I see him as a sort of grandfather figure to me – I consider him family, … More Recognizing the rarity of meaningful conversations
In the unlikely instance you haven’t picked up on it yet, allow me to inform you that Kristin Hannah is quickly becoming one of my favourite writers. After reading The Nightingale, I knew I needed more, and from there I’ve been working my way through a number of her works, with some honourable mentions including … More ‘True Colours’ by Kristin Hannah: read or rid?
I would wager most of us have heard the phrase “forgive and forget” at some point or another in life. It’s a well-known expression, and one that is used by many people in all sorts of contexts. I’ve never really known how to feel about this saying. Forgiveness is one thing, and forgetting is another, … More The freedom in forgiveness
Every now and then, I suddenly remember food aversions I had as a child, only to kick myself in the shins for being such a dumbass. I realize that might sound a bit extreme, and one might not condone using such language when referring to a child, but seeing as I’m talking about my former … More Cinnamon roll … cookies?
If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably aware of the fact that I play rugby because I’m not exactly shy about it. I struggle to encapsulate in words what the game means to me and what it has done for me in my life, and anyone who also plays can attest to … More Thank you, Norfolk Harvesters
Audiobooks and I have come a long way in terms of how we perceive one another. Or, at least, in terms of how I perceive audiobooks. I used to pull my nose up at them because I don’t consider listening to an audiobook to be the same as reading, but now that I’ve come to … More Running out of audiobook listening hours? Try YouTube
Today’s post is an extension of the conversation we started yesterday about cloves and the wonders they work for teeth and oral hygiene. Enough of us have issues with our teeth, so I figure it’s a topic with widespread relevance. I’m not an expert, and I don’t recommend diving into anything without doing some research … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part two)
I’ve been seeing a fair amount of material via Instagram as of late regarding how beneficial cloves can be when it comes to dental issues. Yes, I realize this knowledge came from social media, and yes, I am aware that one should not believe everything they see online. Now that we have gotten the disclaimer … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part one)
French onion soup positively slaps, and I will die on this hill. I realize that’s a rather assertive way to begin a post, but I’m a blunt person, and I’m not here to waste anyone’s time. I suppose if you despise onions, you arguably wouldn’t be a tremendous fan of French onion soup. I positively … More Let’s make French Onion soup
I had my annual eye exam a few days ago. It was a routine imaging appointment, although I should mention I get a little more imaging done than the average person as a result of having Lyme disease and the severe concussions I sustained last year playing rugby. I have a plethora of floaters in … More Trouble with goopy eyes? The reason might surprise you
I have had a borderline obsession with hoodies since I was a child, and you can check with my mom if you don’t believe me. It got to a point that the closet in the office in my childhood home became the designated hoodie closet, and my mom would force me to go through them … More Drowning in sweaters? Get yourself a ‘Hoodie Hanger’
I could keep this post incredibly short and simply write ‘yes’ in response to the question posed in the title, but that would not be fair to you, my wonderful readers. If you happen to be in a hurry, though, and only have time for a sentence or two, now you know. My love for … More ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah: Read or rid?
My dad has worn sunglasses for as long as I can remember. I should stipulate, however, that I am not referring to your typical, general sunglasses style. Rather, being a farmer, he has always worn sunglasses that double as safety glasses, hence why they’re always on his head. Always. A few years ago now, my … More Trouble with driving at night? Try yellow lens glasses
Continuing our conversation from yesterday regarding makeup hacks, I wanted to extend this topic over two posts because makeup, for a lot of people, is an avenue for numerous things: creativity, confidence, artistry and joy. Some folks, myself included, might not feel the same way, but I certainly feel better about myself when I’m wearing … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part two)
I will be honest and admit that while I used to be someone who wore makeup religiously, I no longer am that person. For context, I used to work as a journalist and was expected to appear professional and put together while working. Upon leaving this job to return home to the family farm, I … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part one)
With my tutoring business, I’ve worked with folks of, quite literally, all ages. The youngest person I have worked with was seven, and the oldest, believe it or not, was in his mid-60s. Generally speaking, though, I work with students, and most of the ones I assist are in university. As of late, however, I … More Working with kids? Read this
I haven’t exactly kept my love for Kristin Hannah as an author as of late. The first book I ever read by her was The Nightingale, which will arguably remain one of the most powerful texts I have ever laid eyes on for the remainder of my life. That might sound dramatic to some, but … More The subjectivity of writing
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