Author Archives: Susan

Leave the World Behind

What a week eh? The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us but is anyone going anywhere? Some of the airports are actually looking busy, though with so many Covid cases, things are just getting nuts. And the current occupant … Continue reading

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Time to Move On

Happy Remembrance Day. We took this past long weekend away, thinking it would be good after the U.S. election to relax a bit and get out and walk in the woods with the dog and see new sights, which was … Continue reading

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November Preview

We’ve made it to November … of this bruising year. I’m not sure what will happen in a few days from now with the U.S. election, but I hold out hope for a Biden/Harris win. And I hold out hope … Continue reading

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Snowy Pumpkins

Well we are getting ready for Halloween, but we’ve had an early start to winter. It’s unusual the amount of snow we’ve gotten so early, but I think next week warmer temperatures are supposed to return, so it should melt … Continue reading

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Fall Vistas

Hello. It’s a long weekend here. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving. This morning we have been treated to a few snowflakes, sleet, and rain, which is quite nice after a dry fall. Yesterday my husband, dog, and I had a beautiful hike … Continue reading

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October Preview

Hello. It’s October!  Fall colors are in full swing here and the days have been staying nice. We returned from our enjoyable week away and are now back to reality I guess. Anxiety levels feel high this month with the … Continue reading

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Lake Getaway

Greetings. I hope everyone is well. I meant to post sooner, but we’ve been on the road. My husband is taking his first work break since February and we are spending my bday week in British Columbia, along Kootenay Lake … Continue reading

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September Days

Hi. I hope everyone is doing well and settling in to September. The days are going quickly now. The kids around town here are in school, which sort of surprises me. They are trying to control the Covid outbreaks. Meanwhile … Continue reading

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September Preview

Greetings. We’ve made it to September. Ahhh what a weird, troubling year it’s been. It seeps into one’s bones over time being aware of those who’ve lost loved ones … or jobs … or had changes with school or even … Continue reading

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Quarantine and Crime Novels

Hi. I hope you all are well. Sorry I’ve been AWOL from the blog lately as I went through a time where I didn’t finish much reading. I was busy while at my parents’ place in Southern California trying to … Continue reading

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