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Humorous quirky stories that leave readers delighted it’s Kelly’s life, and not theirs.

Spoon of rum being poured onto Christmas pudding
Bolen Books
Kelly Mckenzie

Of Course, There’s Always A Story

Of course, there’s always a story with me. Especially at this festive time of year. As we say goodbye to

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Kelly Mckenzie December 18, 2025
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How I met this best-selling author
Kelly Mckenzie

How I Met This Best-Selling Author

How I met this best-selling author is the topic for today’s post. Who? Louise Penny. What? How? It All Started

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Kelly Mckenzie October 28, 2025
Elderly lady with red mitten sugar cookie
A Mere Coincidence Or An Actual Godwink?
Kelly Mckenzie

A Mere Coincidence Or An Actual Godwink?

In today’s post, I’m wondering if you think what happened in Newfoundland was a mere coincidence or an actual Godwink.

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Kelly Mckenzie September 25, 2025
woman playing the spoons
How I just might have found my people in Newfoundland
Kelly Mckenzie

How I Just Might Have Found My People In Newfoundland

How I just might have found my people in Newfoundland is the topic for today’s post. In last week’s post,

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Kelly Mckenzie September 11, 2025
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A vacation like no other
Kelly Mckenzie

A Vacation Like No Other

I’m just back from a vacation like no other. Where? Newfoundland. The Canadian province renowned for welcoming over 6,500 passengers

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Kelly Mckenzie September 2, 2025
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Britania Shipyards National Historic Site
Kelly Mckenzie

The Book Club With Such A Generous Heart

The book club with such a generous heart is today’s topic. Sit up and take note, book clubbers! Yes, I’ve

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Kelly Mckenzie July 27, 2025
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antique samurai swords
Kelly Mckenzie

Some Gems You Might Not Know About My Centenarian Mom

Today’s post honors some gems you might not know about my centenarian mom. I thought about them when I couldn’t

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Kelly Mckenzie June 9, 2025
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adopt don't shop
Kelly Mckenzie

Saying Goodbye To Our Poppy

I didn’t think I’d publicly acknowledge saying goodbye to Poppy, our beloved 14-year-old Border Collie Cross. It’s still too raw.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 21, 2025
Cover of Entitled
author interview
Kelly Mckenzie

Celebrating April 26th – Independent Bookstore Day

Yes, today I’m celebrating April 26th – Independent Bookstore Day. Readers of Never, Never, Hardly Ever are aware I worked

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Kelly Mckenzie April 25, 2025
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Book Club books
Kelly Mckenzie

How I Got Hosted, Not Ghosted, By A Very Special Book Club

Yes, how I got hosted, not ghosted, by a very special book club is the topic for today’s Just TypiKel.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 12, 2025
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coping with death
Kelly Mckenzie

How Can We Possibly Say Goodbye?

“How can we possibly say goodbye?” is the question I’ve been struggling with over the past few weeks. I’m sorry

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Kelly Mckenzie March 13, 2025
Skaters below skinny skyscrapers
All In
Kelly Mckenzie

New York – Where The Future Comes To Audition

New York – where the future comes to audition, is the topic for today’s Just TypiKel. I admit it. I

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Kelly Mckenzie February 13, 2025
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allia zobel nolan
Kelly Mckenzie

How My Late 101-Year-Old Mom Continues To Enhance My Life

How my late 101-year-old mom continues to enhance my life is the topic for today’s Just TypiKel. Hi. If you’re

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Kelly Mckenzie February 6, 2025
Elderly lady holding up Remembrance Day pamphlet
Lest We Forget
Kelly Mckenzie

Lest We Forget

Lest we forget today is Remembrance Day here in Canada and, full confession, I’d forgotten whether the following took place

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Kelly Mckenzie November 11, 2024

We Have A Winner!

We have a winner! But first, I must apologise for being so quiet after bombarding you with posts leading up

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Kelly Mckenzie October 25, 2024

Francine Facts #4-3-2-1 – She’d Be 102 Today!

Francine Facts #4-3-2-1 – She’d Be 102 Today! If you’re new here, welcome, and if not, welcome back. This month

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Kelly Mckenzie September 26, 2024
gnome statue in black leather on motorbike
Francine Fact #5 - She Was A Bank Robber's Worst Nightmare
Kelly Mckenzie

Francine Fact #5 – She Was A Bank Robber’s Worst Nightmare

Today’s topic is Francine Fact #5– She was a bank robber’s worst nightmare. Howdy to the newbies and welcome back

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Kelly Mckenzie September 22, 2024
artist's studio with empty canvas and easel
Francine Fact #6 - She Resumed Painting Once Widowed
Kelly Mckenzie

Francine Fact #6 – She Resumed Painting Once Widowed

Today’s topic is Francine Fact #6 – She Resumed Painting Once Widowed Howdy to the newbies and welcome back to

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Kelly Mckenzie September 21, 2024
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.

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