Monthly Archives September 2026

Friday Fun Link – Humour = Tragedy Plus Time? Covid Compared With 9/11

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Mom Was A Badass (July 2007)

I’m not sure I appreciated when I was growing up or even as an adult, how much of a badass and how much of a force my mom was!

Wisdom Wednesday – “What If They Don’t Want To Make It Better?”

I’ve had a few times where I’ve instantly changed my view on something after a conversation with someone. One such conversation happened at work quite a few years ago. I was sharing my frustration about how someone wasn’t willing to do something obvious that would be a significant improvement for the organization in multiple ways. […]

10 Best Countries For Long Term Stays or Slow Travel

Music Monday – “We’re told to run towards the future/While they’re standing on our feet/And be content with the scraps that they throw us/After promising a feast”

“Free Huey” – Boo Radleys

Secular Sunday – That’s A Lot of Crosses On The Wall

@ilynugget5 someone lock him upppp #fyp ? Saxophones getting louder – Sped Up – AntonioVivald

Saturday Snap – End of Season Camping Party

Years ago, the people camping in our bay at Nickle Lake would always have a year end pot luck and party.  It hasn’t happened since we moved into the park but this year, a couple across from us made it happen. Great fun!

Friday Fun Link – I Wish I Cared About Something As Much As These Russian Grandparents Care About Classical Music!

This is the ORIGINAL video of my grandparents that went viral – and honestly, we were completely shocked by the response! What a wonderful surprise, to go viral in your 80s! A bit of context: these are my grandparents, Emil Finkelshtein and Eleonora Fradkina (on the left),… pic.twitter.com/Kt0N8RgVUI — Emil Finkeshteyn (@muzikoded) September 5, 2026

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Rowan’s Ravine Camping (July 2016)

Wisdom Wednesday – I Don’t Want To Retire, I Just Want My Time Back

@simple_online_system I’m starting to realise I don’t necessarily want to retire. I still want to earn. I still want to be useful. I still want something to get up for. I just don’t want WORK deciding how I spend five days out of every seven. Maybe what I really want is control of my time. […]