Confessions of a Social Media Junkie

I might have something to say I might keep my mouth shut Teetering on possibilities either which way If I provide the suggestion gently, Such as ‘You might want to…’ Or present an idea for consideration ‘She might be late because of…’ Or skip straight to the point ‘I might lose it any second!’ No matter … Continued

Well, this week hasn’t been easy. Disruptions in childcare, busy work schedules. We’re feeling the push-pull now. Of competing priorities, needs and responsibilities. Tamping down stress welling up inside. Searching for solutions and keeping on. Relieved, at least we feel well. (Uh-oh…knock on wood – Announcer’s Curse!) — It’s Six Word Fridays and a lot … Continued

alas – for this Six Word Fridays i have nothing novel to say a simple truth i can’t escape creativity is zapped – empty of words sounds like a cop out, yes one i don’t mean to use i have turned through my thoughts sifted through experiences – real and imagined and can only find … Continued

a moment – all there is between one breath and the next. respirated, flowing between, around and amidst us. spooled by time into something tangible; knitted into thoughts we can touch, shape into memories. imprinted. in the steady passing of seconds – tick tock. — It’s Six Word Fridays again – go have some six-word … Continued

Summing up my six favourite words as expressed by DD everyday: “lay-loh” [Lego] “yo-yo” [yogurt] “issthay” [Casey – care provider’s dog] “porr-pull” [purple] “mo-mo” [more] “uh-ohhh” [no translation required] At 18 months DD says other words of course, and uses sign language quite a bit. But when DD says these six words…it’s just so darn … Continued

camping trips when i was little were every summer, rain into shine. heading up or down Vancouver Island, no matter the weather we camped seeking any number of beautiful spots the rainforest our playground, the ocean lapping at heels dug into sand. on every trip we would bring a crate clinking with a promise oh … Continued

warmth is a cup of tea when you don’t feel so great cradled between hands, as rising steam soothes the soul, melts away aches warmth is a cup of tea preferably green, with  jasmine and mint a lemon cookie on the side —- It’s Six Word Fridays again! Join in on the fun at Making … Continued

ordinarily, if asked i would say New Year’s resolutions aren’t for me. my philosophy being you should act if you want to achieve something, regardless the time of year/season. yet, this year i am resolved to continue creative pursuits already underway to keep momentum going, no slacking! yes this year, i am resolved. —- It’s … Continued

happiness fills me to the brim when i breathe in a moment catching feeling like video, play paused be it joy, tranquility, silliness, excitement holding awareness to my good fortune relishing the source – spontaneous or deliberate building stores for dark rainy days —- It’s the last Six Word Friday of 2010, with more wordy goodness coming in 2011! … Continued