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    I’m Late, I’m Late, I’m Late…

    Kathi / June 1, 2016 / 2 Comments

    Oh my goodness, I just realized my last post was April 4th – almost two months ago. I’m so far behind on updating my blog! There’s just been so much going on, it…

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  • Temporary Life/Travel

    The Family That Skis Together

    Kathi / April 4, 2016 / 4 Comments

    Like all families, mine is not always at our best. All it takes is for one of us to show up a little grumpy and we all suffer. It could be due to…

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    Family Echoes

    Kathi / February 4, 2016 / 12 Comments

    I am one of four sisters and our names all begin with “K”. Growing up we were called the 4K’s. I’m K3 in the birth order. So far, a great deal of my…

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    Starting The New Year Off “Write”

    Kathi / January 8, 2016 / 4 Comments

    “In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”  – Alex Haley    Today, I’d like to share my plans for 2016. I hope you’ll share in…

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    Christmas, With Love

    Kathi / December 15, 2015 / 7 Comments

    Christmas is coming quickly and we are wracking our brains for those perfect gift ideas. In Canada, we have so much. Add our tough economy this year and we’re asking, “What do we…

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    When Your Kids See You, Who do They See?

    Kathi / November 30, 2015 / 4 Comments

    Remember what it was like when we saw our parents as perfect? They were strong and never got sick. They were smart and had all the answers. They were there to encourage us…

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    G-Pa Turns Ninety

    Kathi / November 17, 2015 / 10 Comments

    There’s a pretty special man in my life turning 90 years young today. When I was calling to invite my father-in-law’s friends to his celebration dinner, they were surprised. Ninety? Already? Yes, it’s…

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  • Temporary Life/Travel

    Distracted By Beauty III (Always Look Up)

    Kathi / October 29, 2015 / 14 Comments

    This summer, I spent a lot of time looking up. Before I left for Slave Lake, I’d seen a painting while out for lunch with two of my sisters and my niece. It…

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    Back to My Accidental Dream Home

    Kathi / October 15, 2015 / 20 Comments

    In a few days, season three of our temporary life in Slave Lake will come to an end and we’ll be heading south – home to the starter house we bought 30 years…

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  • Temporary Life/Travel

    Around Here (Slave Lake Edition)

    Kathi / September 30, 2015 / 4 Comments

    Around here – Fog rests on the lake I see each morning, a late sunrise brightens only the treetops and bleaches the waves of Lesser Slave Lake to a glow, the caw of…

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Kathi Ostrom Gowsell

Kathi Ostrom Gowsell

In 2011, I was sitting at my desk in a corporate office wondering why. I had two grown children on the verge of flying the nest and a husband working 8 hours away. It was obvious change was needed. For eight years, I lived what I called My Temporary Life, spending 6 months at home and 6 months in a contract destination with my husband. I've reconnected with him and my writing. I've examined family life, observed the world around me and written about it in my journal and on my blog. It’s now thirteen years later. I’ve transitioned through the empty nest. The Temporary Life has come to an end. For five years I worked back at a desk job but am officially retired from traditional work. Finally. Now, I’m focused on creative revival and ready to share all that is good in life!

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