Welcome to Just TypiKel. Today's post underlines the importance of baby steps. First off, many thanks to recent shout out on the hugely popular Preppy Empty Nester blog. The corresponding uptick in subscribers here has been beyond heartwarming. Thanks, Katie ;) You're the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Baby Steps
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Getting My Ducks In A Row
Welcome to Episode Two of Just TypiKel Momday Motivations! Today I'm getting my ducks in a row. Getting My Ducks In A Row As explained last time, here at Just TypiKel, Momday Motivations are little boot-me-in-the-ass motivators I'll publish every Monday that are designed to … [Read more...] about Getting My Ducks In A Row
Family News. He’s Almost 21 and She’s Nearly 94
Psssst. We've got big family news. He's almost 21 and she's nearly 94. On the same day! Yes, two of my favourite people - my son and my mom - share the same birthday. And we are just days away from the big day. Celebrations, at least on Francine's part, have been full on. I've … [Read more...] about Family News. He’s Almost 21 and She’s Nearly 94
Lessons In Frustration
How's that book of mine coming along? Can you say "lessons in frustration?" If you've not heard, I'm crafting a book about the Just TypiKel adventures and people encountered over the ten years (1983 -1993) that I worked with my mother in her Vancouver-based Asian antiques and … [Read more...] about Lessons In Frustration
An Embarrassing Spring Wake Up Call
Yes, aren't you glad you're not me? You will be after you read this. An Embarrassing Spring Wake Up Call I am a lifer. A lifetime member of Weight Watchers. I think the first time I reached my goal weight and became a lifer was back in 2000. Since then, I've put the weight back … [Read more...] about An Embarrassing Spring Wake Up Call