Supporting local from 12,000 kilometres away. I so appreciate thoughtful gifts like this Rwandan coffee and soap. Thank you Juozas! What are you thankful for today? #supportlocal #gratitude #madeinrwanda

Note to self: don’t hang out the white towels when contractors are working in your home! #WednesdayWisdom #lessonlearned #housekeeping

Another one from the media junket to #Bosnia with the Canadian military in 1998. I got to drive this thing! The soldier told me to bounce a little to get the seat to lower. Seems I bounced too much cause I disappeared out of sight in one fell swoop! #coolcareers #tbt

What a #coolcareer! Years ago as a tv reporter I covered emergency services. Lots of heavy stories but also fun ones like dressing in a haz-mat suit to help contain a mock hazardous waste spill. One of the main reasons I loved working in media. No 2 days were the same. #mondaymemories

No humidity. No smoky skies. Beautiful summer afternoon spent quenching thirst on a patio with a close friend. How are you spending your Sunday? #sundayafternoon #summerdays #friendshipmatters

With the poor air quality and smoke in the air this week, there was no way I was letting my little Mocke outside in her yurt. She got as close as she could though, curled up by the door and her brush. Adorable! #catmom #fridayvibes #catsofbluesky

What a career! In 1998 I was on a media junket in #Bosnia, telling the stories of 🇨🇦 soldiers based there. We couldn't walk on the grass due to unexploded ordnance so I sat on the safer concrete to write my script. In the background, a half bombed apartment building. #journalism #ThursdayThoughts

On a sweltering summer night, nothing beats cold beet soup and corn on the cob. This takes me back to my childhood, days spent visiting my #Lithuanian family at their cottage in Wasaga Beach. And on hot summer afternoons, this would be served. What’s your go-to meal when the mercury is rising?

🧵 Some more dog-eared photos from the family archives. This is my Grandma and Grandpa on my mother's side. Grandma was oh so scandalous, falling for a much younger man! They way they look at each other! The love they shared is so evident. 👇 #familymatters #familyhistory

Like many parents my mom's age, she's decluttering and passing on old family photos. I love this one of her and her mom, the lens capturing a moment in time between mother and daughter. It was taken in 1966 at Wasaga Beach, mom was pregnant with me. #familymatters #MondayMusings #motherdaughtertime

Meet Daisy. The newest member of my household. Even she is refusing to go out in this heat and she loves being outside! #batterypowered #heatwave

Good start to the day. Only power outage in the city firmly entrenched over my neighbourhood. Estimated to be out for the next 3 hours. Indoor temp currently at 22C. Let’s see how high it rises in today’s heatwave. #poweroutage #ldnont #heatwave

Not meant to be interpreted the way Mocke did, as an invitation to hack up a furball (or 4!). #catsofbluesky #furballs #catspeak

That time you reach out to a friend to say you miss chatting with them and their response is: “I’m sitting having drinks in France.” !!! #livingvicariously #earlyweekend #ThursdayTravels

Isn’t she adorable? This little fur ball does more for my mental health than any therapist. Try pet therapy. It works! #pettherapy #mentalhealthmatters #Wednesdaywisdom

Have you discovered Purple Lips Bakery yet? Whether you’re out running errands or visiting London 🇨🇦, you have to make this locally owned gem a choice destination! From tarts to cookies, pies and even dog treats, your taste buds will thank you! #buylocal #ThursdayTreats #bakery

I didn’t feel like going for a walk today but was 💯 rewarded when I finally did! I’m pretty sure this is a great egret. What a show she put on, flying a 360 right around me. Simply stunning! Today I’m thankful for getting my butt in gear. What are you thankful for? #greategret #gratitude #wildlife

It started out months ago with me wanting a big change to my hair style. Oh oh, said a couple of the stylists. That usually means big changes in life are around the corner. Turns out they were right! A new chapter in Kat’s saga will soon be started! #Sold #terrifictuesday #lifechanges

Just a few hours north of home and these Lily of the Valleys are still blooming. How I wish you could smell them! It’s like walking through the perfume department of a department store and not wanting to dodge the clerks trying to spritz you! #wildflowers #cottagelife #sundaymornings

Four years ago, this enchanting little fur ball chose me! 🐾 I wasn’t looking to be adopted when I walked into that pet store but am so glad I was. Mocke is chatty & playful & her therapeutic cuddles have helped during challenging times. Here’s to many more years together Mocke! #gotchaday #caturday

While 90% of the yard is mowed, I could not bring myself to trample over this vast field of colourful wildflowers. Anyone else do the same? #Wildflowers #cottagelife #YardWork

This is why we let the dandelions grow! He’s eating it like it’s pasta! Today I am thankful for good friends who are always there when life throws you some curve balls. What are you thankful for? #gratitude #dandelion #wildlife

I helped this painted #turtle get to a pond he was eyeing from far away. I held the turtle by its sides, and moved it in the direction he was going. Put him near the shoreline & watched as he skedaddled into the water! Thanks to @salthavenwildlife.bsky.social for the tips! #wildlifeconservation

So many painted turtles out sunning themselves this weekend! One little guy either had a pesky itch or was doing his leg exercises. Today I’m thankful that I can slow down and breathe and take in all that Mother Nature has to offer. What are you thankful for? #gratitude #turtles #saturdaymood

“Have a great day ma’am.” Three young men heading out, hoping to catch some fish at Westminster Ponds, possibly using a big box of Timbits as bait. I appreciate their politeness but when did I become a ma’am?! #fridayfeels #politenessmatters #dailywalk

I'm so #thankful that 30 years ago, Sherry accepted my offer to be one of my besties! People come into your life for a reason. Some stay a while; some forever. Sherry, you're stuck with me forever! Happy birthday dear friend! #friendshipmatters

My big win of the day - I fixed the pop up stopper in my sink that had stopped popping! Managed to get the contraption out and where WD-40 fell flat, CLR jumped in for the rescue. A little soak and it’s as good as new! If you need a not so talented but lucky plumber, I’m available for hire! #diy

Keeping an eye on George the groundhog and making sure his chubby little self isn’t stuck! #SundayChuckle #groundhog #wildlife

From overgrown jungle to tidy pathway. What a difference a few hours of work makes! Would have taken at least double the time if I didn’t have much appreciated help from a good friend. What weekend project are you currently tackling? #WeekendProjects #friendshipmatters #saturdayvibes

Today I’m so grateful for friends with sensitive snouts who noticed a natural gas odour in my home long before I did. Technician’s device showed a reading of 6,000 units! Usually it’s 1,000. Shout out to Enbridge for the very quick response & fix! What are you thankful for? #gasleak #gratitude