I was trying to be SuperMom and SuperDirector and SuperKaren, only to end up SuperSick.
Author Archives: Karen
Freedom 55
Yesterday was my last day at work for an organization I’d been with for more than 30 years. I’d counted down to that day for a long time, not wanting to wish time away but eager to move into a phase of my life where I’d have more time. I had charts and checkboxes listingContinue reading “Freedom 55”
2022: My Year of Adventure
After almost two years of rarely leaving my house (okay, neighbourhood), I am making it official: 2022 will be my year of adventure.
An Uncertainty of Time
I not only struggle to know what day (or year) it is, I also wonder what time I should be counting: Am I counting down? Counting up?
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Past Karen was intimidating the heck out of Present Karen, so I found a few ways to get over that. Plus there’s photos of cute kids and cats.
Injustice and Self-pity
I was feeling sorry for myself about an obvious (though petty) injustice and replayed the offending scenario over and over again in my mind, making it clearer each time that I was the victim, and linking it to all the other times I’ve been mistreated
Retreat to Expand
Mental and emotional clutter is holding me back from the calm stillness where I can grow, expand, and refresh my spirit, so I’m giving myself a retreat.
I Need a Plan(ner)
I tried to adapt how I used my beloved planner, but it wasn’t meeting my unprecedented needs. So, I decided to try out ALL THE PLANNERS.
No More Mousing Around
You can skip this post if you’re not interested in me nerd-ing out about keyboard shortcuts. 😄
*Wear* have I been?!?
Coming up with a punny title, that’s where 😁 I’m writing about clothing shopping today – not a topic I usually pay much attention to, but bear with me, the story ends with peace, clarity, and comfy pants. My relationship with clothing is complicated. My size changes year to year, I had limits on howContinue reading “*Wear* have I been?!?”