Category: NaBloPoMo
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List #47: All my NaBloPoMo posts for 2025
So how did NaBloPoMo go this year? Well I posted everyday, but I’m glad that I decided to revive my 25 words post format because those posts saved me on the days that were just too busy. I had four of those posts. I also made good use of lists posts, which means I only…
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A Non-post Post
I have some half-written posts waiting in the wings, but I want to start December with a clean and organised house, and today may be my best opportunity to make that happen since we are going away for the weekend. Since it’s NaBloPoMo I couldn’t miss posting today so I’ll leave you with this photo…
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List #41: Travel MVPs … Or Five pieces I love to pack
When we travel we almost always go carry-on if we are flying. We have been traveling in Spring and Autumn for our last few trips so the weather has been fairly similar each time we have traveled. That means that packing is getting quicker because I always reach for the same things. These clothes are…
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This Week’s Forecast
This week’s forecast: cold and rainy, with very occasional peeps of sunshine. It seems I’m not yet done with my winter clothes for the year.
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Books – October 2025
Swords and Crowns and Rings – Ruth Park From Storygraph: Jackie Hanna, born with dwarfism, and Cushie Moy, the girl next door, share an innocent love–a love that will be censured, but will persevere. This is the story of the triumph of a special kind of courage.Ruth Park’s Miles Franklin-winning novel brilliantly evokes Australia in…
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List #38: Five More things About Me
I did a little introduction about myself last year which I think still sums me up nicely, but I thought I’d do an update for this year’s NaBloPoMo. I’d love to hear about your likes and quirks in the comments.
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List #37: Five podcasts I listen to
I normally listen to podcasts on my easy and long runs, and occasionally while walking, doing housework or driving. These are the ones I turn to most often: Do you listen to podcasts? What activity do you pair them with? What are your favourites?
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A Break in the Rain
I’m bringing back a series from my old blog, pairing a photo with 25 words. Finally, the rain stopped and we could get out for a walk with Riley. It was a race to get home before more rain came.
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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 4+
Elisabeth has challenged us to do 10 minutes of intentional movement every day in October. Here’s the final days. Wednesday October 29th: I did sn easy 20 minutes running before walking to personal training. Lifting for 45 mins and then walked home. Later in the day I walked to the shop to pick up some…
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NaBloPoMo 2025
So I’ve decided to join San’s NaBloPoMo challenge again this year. I was umming and ahhing whether to this year—it’s a lot, but I’m doing it! I intend on doing my regular type posts and supplementing with some of San’s Five Things Prompts as a push forward in completing my 50 lists, as well as…