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Monthly Musings – February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 by Linda

Linking up with Patty at Good, Better, Best for Monthly Musings. A last Thursday of the month ponder about an assortment of things. This month, we’re thinking about ways we make our lives easier. 1. Paper planner, digital calendar or other option? I live by my digital calendar, but also have a wall calendar because…

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Hodgepodge – February 25

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Linda

Joining in with Joyce at From This Side of the Pond, and the rest of the Wednesday Hodgepodge crew, again this week to answer a handful of questions. 1. America celebrates turning 250 years old this year. Primary cities set to lead the celebrations on July 4th are Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C….

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A Daybook

Posted on February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 by Linda

Years ago, I used to join Peggy with a The Simple Woman’s Daybook post now and then. She left the blog-o-sphere, but some continue the practice. It’s a good one, as it focuses one’s attention on the present as opposed to the nonsense “out there.” Looking out my window I see blue sky and sunshine….

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Stumblin’ In

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Linda

We’re almost two months into this year that seemed shiny with possibility just a few weeks ago. Anyone else feel like the shine tarnished almost as soon as 2026 was out of the gate? Eight weeks ago, we were setting intentions, loose as we may have held them at the time, and basking in the…

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Sunday Stealing – Word Association

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 by Linda

It’s another cold day (-27C when I got up this morning) here in Saskatchewan, but rumour has it tomorrow is actually going to be above freezing. May it be so. We watched the gold medal men’s hockey game this morning and cheered on our Canadian team. It was an exciting game even though our team…

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A note to subscribers.

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Linda

I just sent this out to my subscribers on Substack. Posting it on here for the benefit of those who may be subscribed both there and here. I’m returning to my website, and making my blog, My Own Velvet Room, my primary online home. If you were previously subscribed to A Slice of Life on my…

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Hi, I’m Linda Hoye. Welcome! I live in Saskatchewan, Canada with my husband and our Yorkie, Molly. Retired from my corporate career, I appreciate having time and opportunity to fill my days with things that nourish my soul and spirit like writing. watercolour painting, reading, gardening, and blogging about the simple joys of every day. I’ve been blogging since 2008, starting fresh here in 2022 when we moved home to Saskatchewan. May this space be a sanctuary in a very noisy world. 😊

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