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Continue reading →: Theme song of the yearPerspectival image of piano keyboard, fading into the background, by consorex on Pixabay. Back in 2015, I decided to start choosing a theme song for the year—a song that reflected where I was at and where I was going, or hoping to go. Since then, I’ve chosen a new theme…
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Continue reading →: Messages in light #3Image of 16 light box marquee messages regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, created and photographed by the blogger. Once again, I’ve assembled the 16 most recent marquees into a collage. Messages of hope, support and perseverance. Vaccinations are coming. In the meantime, and even post-vaccination, we need to keep up our…
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Continue reading →: Love in the time of COVIDImage: A heart-shaped stone on top of green, white and blue beach glass, set against a red background. Photo by the blogger. So this weekend, it’s Valentine’s Day on Sunday—and, for some of us, it’s also the Family Day long weekend. And, whether you celebrate either of these or not,…
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Continue reading →: All the feelsPhoto of a pink neon heart, shining from an apartment window, by Valerie Gow. Happy really belated New Year! It’s been a while since I posted here. Like many of you, I’ve been taking some time for self-care and reflection as we transition into 2021. I celebrated the holidays this…
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Continue reading →: Safe & happy holidaysAnd, suddenly, it’s December. It’s Winter Solstice today, and the final weeks of the holiday season are unfolding unlike any other before. Many of us are in, or about to go into, lockdown. Favourite holiday traditions, family gatherings, shopping and outings have had to be cancelled or rearranged to follow…
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Continue reading →: COVID-19 marquees 2Well into the second wave, we’re all so very tired. But we need to keep going. We need to keep ourselves and each other safe – and protect our health care system, our most vulnerable citizens and our already exhausted health care workers. Every week during the pandemic, I continue…
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Continue reading →: DIY mask designOne of the ways we’ve been keeping ourselves and others safe during these days of COVID-19 is wearing masks. Masks have become a topic of controversy, debate and protest—but I want to talk about masks from a creative perspective. As a means of self-expression, creating wearable art/fashion accessory and having…
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Continue reading →: List of firsts, interruptedDuring the last week of August, I started a “list of firsts”. That list has since been interrupted as Toronto residents, among others, return to more cautious public health measures—notably not venturing into other households—now that we’re into wave 2 of the pandemic. It’s not a huge list, but it’s…
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Continue reading →: Random acts of kindnessThis is the true story of some random acts of kindness during COVID-19. Out of the blue, a woman gave a friend $50, to be used however she wanted or needed. The friend was surprised and grateful. Finances had been a concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, but her work and…
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I’m Cate (she/her)
Thanks for stopping by life with more cowbell. This blog is about living my best life through the arts. I’ll be sharing short fiction & creative non-fiction, art & other stuff. The arts are for everyone & you can choose to share your art or make it just for you – have fun exploring & creating!
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