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Life on the Edge

I ended my last post with Ray, Nick and I exploring Canmore. For our second day there, I told the guys they could climb a mountain together and I'd entertain myself in town. They decided on Mount Lady MacDonald. Canmore is grizzly country, so they rented bear spray, packed some snacks (for them, not the … Continue reading Life on the Edge →

chodurafamily Books, Travel 5 Comments August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

Is it lonely being an only?

My summer of cancellations has continued unabated. Tutoring is back off the table after only two sessions (just too much going on in their life right now). A Toronto meet-up with a friend from the UK was cancelled because she got sick, and a sister's weekend in Kingston got cancelled because Karen was sick. Keeping … Continue reading Is it lonely being an only? →

chodurafamily Things I'm Thinking About 11 Comments August 9, 2026August 10, 2026

Passing the time with donkeys and raptors

As some of you might know, I'm not a big fan of winter. To say the least. I have to admit, though, that on days like today, when the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and everything is covered in a thick layer of snow, it's quite beautiful. I just prefer to admire that … Continue reading Passing the time with donkeys and raptors →

chodurafamily Books, Fun with Friends 5 Comments December 14, 2025December 15, 2025

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I'm Carolyn, the creator and author behind this blog. I write about retired life, psychology, books, small-town life, pet-sitting, home exchanges, friendship, travel or whatever is going on in my life with my husband Ray, our son Nick, our dog Juno and our family and friends. 

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