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Chocolate Delight
So if, like me, you're a bit of a #chocolatelover then read on for this blog is dedicated to World Chocolate Day.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
4 days ago2 min read
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Who is Felicity?
I'd like to introduce you to Felicity. Felicity is a construct in my mind, a character from a bygone era, with the energy and exuberance of youth

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Jul 34 min read
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Merry Christmas One & All! - Author Advent Window 24
Whatever the finer details of your Christmas may be, I hope they bring some joy, smiles, laughter and a little hope for further adventures.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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It's not all Sparkle - Author Advent Window 23
As the 25th approaches, perhaps its worth just checking with neighbours, friends or relatives that we haven't spoken to for a while.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Let There Be Light - Author Advent Window 22
Today sees the last candle on the advent wreath being lit, just as we have slipped past the Winter Solstice...

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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Ask the Family - Author Advent Window 21
Looking back to my experiences of Christmas as a child, there are things we still do today and others that got lost along the way...

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 21, 20243 min read
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Pick n Mix - Author Advent Window 20
In my youth, going to the sweet shop to buy a bar of chocolate or to select a bag of pick n mix sweets was much more of an event.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Put on a Party Hat - Author Advent Window 19
Today's window takes party hats as its subject, to be more precise it references all the different hats that we find ourselves wearing.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 19, 20247 min read
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Games Night - Author Advent Window 18
'Tis the season for games and merriment - isn't that right? I wonder how many of you look forward to playing games with the family...

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Little Boxes - Author Advent Window 17
I've chosen to share a poem close to my heart that reflects the joy of a child at play... the poem is called 'Maisie Jane.'

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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The Christmas Carousel - Author Advent Window 16
The lights, the music, the colours all combine to create a special atmosphere that I think feels a bit like being wrapped in a warm hug.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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Time to Shine - Author Advent Window 14
The poem that I'm sharing for this post is called 'Starlight'

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Deck the Halls with Horror - Author Advent Window 13
It seems that along with our cheery elves, chubby Santa stories and children playing in the snow, we also like to feel a little scared.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Viewpoints - Author Advent Window 12
Looking through my window at the world outside, valuing how we all need connections.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Food for Thought - Author Advent Window 11
There are several 'family recipes' that I would like to have, if only we had asked these relatives to write them down at the time.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Empty Chairs - Author Advent Window 10
Along with grief and loss we also celebrate our memories and the images that come to mind when we see an empty chair at our Christmas table.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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Musical Monday - Author Advent Window 9
What Christmas tracks are your favourites? Music always has the ability to inspire, to connect, to bring joy and emotion.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Coffee Corner - Author Advent Window 8
I like to be sat with a frothy cupful of caffeine, people-watching and allowing my thoughts and writing ideas to percolate onto my notebook.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Christmas Past - Author Advent Window 7
This is a snapshot of a Christmas from my past... a simpler time perhaps but still valuing the same as today - family, fun and togetherness.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 7, 20247 min read
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Who Wears the Crown of Holly? - An Author Showcase for Advent Window 6
Cheryl weaves the history, legend and myth of the forest into much of her writing.

Midlife Musings - Karen Honnor
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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