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Book Launches for I Had a Swell Time

Book Launches for I Had a Swell Time

12/04/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Writing

Two book launches are planned for the end of April. One in London and one in Stratford. Details and how to register are outlined below….

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March Break and a Contest

March Break and a Contest

15/03/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Creativity, Writing

It’s March Break. Y’all are getting just a quick note this week. Editing my mother’s diaries was a labour of love. I felt her words…

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Blind Spots at the Pavillion

Blind Spots at the Pavillion

22/02/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Dancing

In the 1930s and 1940s, Ontario lakeshore vacation spots such as Port Stanley, Bayfield, Grand Bend, all had dance pavilions. I was charmed by the…

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Family Day Break

Family Day Break

15/02/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Family

There is no official post this week as we take a winter pause for Family Day. I hope you are all enjoying the snow with…

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I Had a Swell Time, part two

I Had a Swell Time, part two

08/02/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Writing

Every generation thinks they are the first ones to invent being young. We meet our parents as mature adults, overly concerned with our curfews, our…

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I Had a Swell Time

I Had a Swell Time

01/02/2026
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Bernice's Diaries

Finally! The diaries are available! Bias aside, this is a sweet and engaging read. My editor said it best, “This unmitigated view into a young…

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Stage Fright

Stage Fright

05/10/2025
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Bernice's Diaries, Writing

I am reading the proof copy of my mother’s diaries. It’s a single edition, printed for the sole purpose of editing. This is my chance…

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

11/11/2018
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Bernice's Diaries

There is an entry in my Mother’s 1941 diary that reads;  Sep 22 Mon, 1941,  They brought us word yesterday that Glen has volunteered for overseas…

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In Praise of Messy Housekeepers

In Praise of Messy Housekeepers

01/04/2018
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Bernice's Diaries, Creativity

My family members who read this will recognize the verse posted here.  It hung in our kitchen for years, and my Mother would challenge anyone…

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