Button Book Review: Try Hard

Title: Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress Author: *Max Kerman Cover Photographer(s): Kate Sinclair and Tom Mike Hill Type: Audiobook Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin RandomHouse Canada The word I would use to describe Max Kerman’s book would be ‘refreshing’. At no point is he a try-hard, just genuinely trying, and that means everything. Try Hard…

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Poem: Rich Rich

You came up rich? Tweed coats in the hall closet meant only to cover Sunday bests. Wooden beads clacking, cascading down as you walk through the kitchen door, Coconut boiling down down down to oil in a jar. So you were rich rich? Thick carnation milk spinning the colour wheel in her cup of tea.…

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Top5: Summer Vibes On NetflixCA (2024)

Don’t let all the back-to-school posts fool you, Summer is still here and there are still movie nights to be had! If you’re looking to curl up on the couch with some ice cream or set up a projector in your backyard with friends, here are a few movie and show ideas you can find…

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Poem: Dinners With Mom

“I’ve never seen that before” They’ll say. “I bought them when you were young, but no one liked them.” “ That smells amazing!” They’ll opine. “ I made them a few times when you were kids, but you scrunched up your nose.” “I’d love to try that.” They’ll announce. “ We did when you were…

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Top5: August Reading Round-Up

Been a hot minute since the last time we had a Reading Round-Up! Let me share a few of the books I’ve read recently and, by all means, share your recent faves in the comment section. Top5: August Reading Round-Up (2024) This Summer Will be Different by *Carley Fortune Novel, Romance, Canadian Set between the…

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A Ninth Grader In Motion

A cool breeze is in the air so you know what that means? Back-to-school prep! This will be a big year for O. Grade Nine is on the horizon. I have…feelings. I’ve always said that the goal was to get though grade 8 and then have a big talk. Elementary education is incredibly important but…

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Top5: Summer Dog Musts

Did you know that we have a dog? His name is Raylan and he’s an absolute menace! Spring is his naughtiest time of year (see: mud. MUD EVERYWHERE) but we’re currently mid-Summer and he’s living his best life. With Summer in mind, let me share my top 5 Summer Dog must-haves! Top 5: Summer Dog…

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Finding My Niche

It’s December ya’ll! How is it December? We’re barreling towards a new year and that calls for introspection. Fresh eyes. New outlooks! Finding my niche on this platform has felt like a near impossible task. When I started this blog I just wanted to write. I wanted to practice. I wanted to share. I had…

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Let’s Call It A Hiatus

Whew! That was a long break. It wasn’t planned but it was necessary. 2022 has been so busy and this Summer was an absolute whirlwind. As much as I love this space and enjoy social media, anyone following along so far knows it’s one of the first things I put down when things start leaning…

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Top5: First Day of (home) School Activities

For those of us following a traditional school year schedule, Back To “School” is upon us! We start back on September 7th but many start earlier or even later. The first day is always a little trying. I always keep the first week low-key. My focus is getting everyone back on schedule (because let’s be…

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