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

top five tips for cooking dinner whilst away
broccoli rice casserole
Kelly Mckenzie

Top Five Tips For Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Whilst Away

Sharing my top five tips for cooking Thanksgiving Dinner whilst away. Yes, it’s perhaps not timely considering the difficulty to

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Kelly Mckenzie October 7, 2020
we need Thanksgiving now more than ever, am I right?
Covid Thanksgiving
Kelly Mckenzie

We Need Thanksgiving Now More Than Ever, Am I Right?

Just me? Or is anyone else feeling that the boots are on the wrong feet these days? We need Thanksgiving

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Kelly Mckenzie October 6, 2020
Introducing a Nova Scotia gem
Dorothee Rosen
Kelly Mckenzie

Introducing A Nova Scotian Gem

There are no words to adequately convey the shock and disbelief over the recent Nova Scotian tragedy. None. The province,

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Kelly Mckenzie April 23, 2020
woman laughing while reading a book
art therapy
Kelly Mckenzie

Some Easter Cheer In This Time of COVID Hell

Some Easter cheer in this time of COVID hell … I messed up and left my Purdy’s Chocolate order a

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Kelly Mckenzie April 12, 2020
ALT="woman drinking coffee in Germany"
Blogging 911
Kelly Mckenzie

Look Who’s Featured In ‘This Month’s Women In Biz’

Look who’s featured in ‘This Month’s Women in Biz All Around WordPress’ article written by The Blogging 911  Confused? Here’s

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Kelly Mckenzie April 5, 2020
Costa Rican iguana
Costa Rica
Kelly Mckenzie

Timing Is Everything, Especially Now

If the past week, no, day, no, hour has taught me anything, it’s that timing is everything, especially now. My

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Kelly Mckenzie March 18, 2020
dalmation and labrador
97 not out
Kelly Mckenzie

You’ll Never Guess What Our 97-Year-Old Just Bought

You’ll never guess what our 97-year-old just bought. Never. But first, a quick Happy New Year to you. I can’t

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Kelly Mckenzie February 3, 2020
two children looking out to sea with binoculars
Inspector Gamache
Kelly Mckenzie

Are You Looking For A New Author? Check this one out.

Are you looking for a new author? Check this one out. If the names “Gamache,” “Beauvoir,” or “Three Pines” mean

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Kelly Mckenzie October 20, 2019
Ativan
Kelly Mckenzie

Okay, Folks, Full Disclosure Time

Ok, Folks, Full Disclosure Time. Things weren’t all sweetness and light at the 2019 LEAP award presentation. Ok, Folks, Full

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Kelly Mckenzie October 4, 2019
2019 BC Leap award winner
Kelly Mckenzie

Let’s Embrace Aging Passionately 2019 Winner

After a week of Instagram teasers, I’m delighted to finally share the big news.  Francine is the  ‘Let’s Embrace Aging

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Kelly Mckenzie September 25, 2019
Enjoying one's food at 90
bridge games
Kelly Mckenzie

How to Enjoy Life in Your 90’s

Francine usually calls me most mornings just after 7:30am. Today was no exception. My 96 year-old mother opened with: “Yesterday,

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Kelly Mckenzie May 24, 2019
Carmina Bolinao
Kelly Mckenzie

I Should Have Told You, I Know

I should have told you, I know. Bur most of all, I should have told Francine. Yes, I should have

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Kelly Mckenzie February 27, 2019
assisted living
Kelly Mckenzie

Our 96 Year-Old Says It’s Her Last Newsletter, But Is It Really?

Our 96 year-old says it’s her last newsletter, but is it really? What newsletter? Well, the one Francine created at

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Kelly Mckenzie January 23, 2019
coaches
Kelly Mckenzie

Time For A New Perspective?

Happy 2019, Folks! As we welcome another year, a couple of things have me wondering if it’s time for a

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Kelly Mckenzie January 3, 2019
Bees
Kelly Mckenzie

How To Successfully Do Black Friday When You’re 96

Yes, I’ve been schooled on how to successfully do Black Friday when you’re 96. Mom’s phone request was simple. Could

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Kelly Mckenzie November 27, 2018

Why I’m Grateful For Fishing

The reason why I’m grateful for fishing is probably going to surprise you. In Just TypiKel fashion, it net me

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Kelly Mckenzie November 19, 2018
british columbia municipal elections
Kelly Mckenzie

What To Watch Out For When Working The Elections

Welcome to a little guide about what to watch out for when working the elections. Wait. What? No, not those

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Kelly Mckenzie November 9, 2018
Blue Lagoon
Kelly Mckenzie

Top Five Reasons To Add Iceland To The Bucket List

In need of a restorative tonic? Tired of the same-old-same-old? Try Iceland. This magical spot is like no other. Trust

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Kelly Mckenzie September 25, 2018
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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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