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Just Typikel...

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

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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Francine Fact #7 - She Loved To Share The Wealth
Kelly Mckenzie

Francine Fact #7 – She Loved To Share The Wealth

Today’s Francine Fact #7 – She Loved To Share The Wealth. Howdy to the newbies and welcome back to the

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Kelly Mckenzie September 20, 2024
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Kelly Mckenzie

Francine Fact #8 – She Was The Contestant Queen

Francine Fact #8 – she was the Contestant Queen. If you’re new here, hello, and if not, welcome back! This

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Kelly Mckenzie September 19, 2024
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Asian antiques Vancouver
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Francine Fact #9 – And Your Name?

Francine Fact #9 – And your name? Guess who’d be turning 102 on September 26th? Our Francine! And as I

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Kelly Mckenzie September 18, 2024
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102nd birthday
Kelly Mckenzie

How Should We Celebrate Francine’s 102nd Birthday?

The question is: How should we celebrate Francine’s 102nd birthday? Her special day, September 26, is fast approaching. How Should

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Kelly Mckenzie September 16, 2024
A Cautionary Tale for Boomers Buying A Laptop
Kelly Mckenzie

A Cautionary Tale for Boomers Buying A Laptop

Today’s post is a cautionary tale for boomers buying a laptop. While churning out my initial Just TypiKel posts in

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Kelly Mckenzie September 4, 2024
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Kelly Mckenzie

Summer Book Reading Part Two

Today’s effort is supposed to be a scintillating synopsis of my Summer Book Reading Part Two. But I’m not going

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Kelly Mckenzie August 18, 2024
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Never Never Hardly Ever
Kelly Mckenzie

Summer Book Reading Part One

Summer book reading part one is the topic for today’s Just TypiKel. If you’re new here, welcome. If not, welcome

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Kelly Mckenzie July 26, 2024
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Kelly Mckenzie

Coming Soon! A Book For Impatient Youngsters And Those Who Love Them

Coming Soon! A Book For Impatient Youngsters And Those Who Love Them Howdy. If you’re new here, welcome! If not,

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Kelly Mckenzie July 20, 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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