Coping & Growth
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The Relief After the Tinsel Falls
The author reflects on the transition from the festive chaos of Christmas to the honesty of January. Emphasizing a softer approach to the New Year, they embrace small victories and personal growth over expectations. Celebrating simply being present, they advocate for grace and self-acceptance in the journey ahead.
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Remembering Sears, Eatons, Zellers & the Heart of Canada’s Old Department Stores
This morning, as I watched a little bird drink from a $5 Sears garden find, my mind wandered down memory lane — to Simpson-Sears, Eatons, Zellers, and the old department stores that were more than just stores. Cafeterias, escalators, and aisles full of treasures weren’t just about shopping — they were about memories, people, and…
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Do you know if CHRISTMAS will find me this year? A Season of Memories, Loss, and Hope
Grace Sage reflects on finding Christmas spirit again after loss, change, and years of working through the holidays. Sometimes, the magic isn’t gone — it’s just waiting beside a ceramic tree and a cup of coffee.
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Damn You, Pumpkin Pie! A Diabetic’s Humorous Low-Carb Experiment
Diabetic-friendly pumpkin pie experiment gone hilariously wrong! Laugh, learn, and stay mindful with Grace Sage’s pie adventure.
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When the Power Went Out: Finding Calm in a Windstorm
I got up this morning, turned on the computer, and was halfway to the kitchen when I noticed the wind. Not a gentle breeze kind of wind, but a full-blown “trees doing interpretive dance” kind of wind. No birds in the branches outside, no squirrels doing their morning parkour. Just the sound of gusts picking
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Rising from the Ashes: How I’m Starting Over After 32 Years
After 32 years, my job was sent offshore. No warning. No gold watch. No thank-you. Just… starting over. The past two months have been a whirlwind—shock, anger, sadness, confusion. One truth hit me like lightning: nothing is forever, and everyone is replaceable. And yet… here I am, ready to start over after job loss. Ready
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Learning WordPress Without Screaming (Much): Adventures of a Rebooted Mind
I’m learning WordPress and sharing my journey — the triumphs, the frustrations, and tips for beginners trying to manage pages, posts, and the homepage without losing their minds.
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A Little Messed Up, Starting Over at 60: Watch Me Try (Mindfulness, and Gentle Ramblings)
I’m Grace Sage. A little messy. A little muddled.A 60-year-old woman starting over, trying not to go crazy,while the crows watch me like I’m a reality show. Some days I walk through the forests of Vancouver Island, thinking:“Am I grounded, or just very good at pretending?”I count my coins like a magpie with ADHD,I whisper