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Just Typikel...

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

The Sunshine Award

My day just got brighter. Good thing – my part of the world is currently under both a wind and

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

She’s Only 91, He’s Finally 18

September 26th is a special day in our family. It’s both my mom’s and my son’s birthday. It wasn’t supposed

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Knit Happens

  There’s something about the days growing shorter and the return of the inescapable rain that calls me back to

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Empty Nest Check Up

Time for a KLM check up. How am I handling my new reality as a genuine “empty nester” now that my

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Birthday Party from Hell

It’s here: my first real test as an empty nester. My son turns 18 next week, far from home. For

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Hotel vs Hovel

Hotel and Hovel. The same word except for one letter. Huge difference in meaning. As Bedroom Secrets revealed, I’ve just

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Bedroom Secrets

The time has come. My two children are no longer at home – they are both ensconced in universities across

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

You’re A Long Time Dead

I almost didn’t go. What a huge mistake that would have been. Huge. What was it I so very nearly

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

First Day of School

  Wow. Can it really be 12 years ago that this photo was taken? I am sitting here stunned. Tuesday,

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Dealing with Potential Disaster

Where does the time go? Here we are almost half way through August and I’ve come to accept the fact

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Our Whistler Weekend

Got a special occasion to celebrate with a large group of people? I’ve got just the spot. Tyrol Lodge at Whistler

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Awash With Insight

There’s nothing like a mini holiday to get one’s mind off the “selfish mommy to-do list.” Two friends invited my

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

Start the Empty Nest Countdown!

Five short weeks until my babies leave home. I’ve got to get cracking on my to-do list. Now. I should

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

The Queen of Transitions

These days it’s easy not to think about September and the fact that both my children will be 3000 miles

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

You Can’t Script This

Last night was a nightmare.  I’m thinking perhaps it unfolded as it did in order for me to be more

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Kelly Mckenzie May 14, 2013

A Cup of Courage

I am in a state of shock. It’s happening. Half way through the online course “How to Build a Blog

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Kelly Mckenzie May 8, 2013
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Some Great Mother’s Day Gift Book Suggestions

Some great Mother’s Day Gift book suggestions is today’s Just TypiKel post. But first, how is it May already? Is

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Kelly Mckenzie May 3, 2013
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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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