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six word fridays: gifted

December 10, 2010Melany Gallant 17 Comments

i’m neither mathematically nor artistically gifted i also lack coordination and flexibility don’t rely on me for directions i’m navigationally challenged – to the extreme i sing like a dying frog and dance like an arthritic chicken that’s ok – i do have gifts i cook, bake to others’ delight i can sew on a … Continued

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six word fridays: routine

December 3, 2010Melany Gallant 18 Comments

routines are good as a baseline a course of action set – defined bringing consistency and comfort to everyday but… sometimes you should shake it up!

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six word fridays: giving thanks

November 26, 2010Melany Gallant 13 Comments

giving others an acknowledgement of appreciation more than a flipped out, ‘thanks.’ takes so little, means so much kicking lip service to the curb and demonstrating appreciation; this gratitude felt to say ‘hey, i see you.’ ‘i’m thankful for what you did.’ ‘i’m thankful for who you are.’ how often do i give thanks? for … Continued

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six word fridays: home

November 19, 2010Melany Gallant 13 Comments

home –  my favourite place to be sometimes a chaotic place; mostly restful a lot of times messy – doh! we make chocolate chip cookies often come over anytime and have some the door is always open here, always a place of refuge – truly. as all homes ought to be —— This is another … Continued

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six word fridays: inspire

November 12, 2010Melany Gallant 4 Comments

music in all forms is inspiring an art form – the medium sound soft melodies, edgy riffs, ear poetry so many genres, styles to explore what is considered good music differs dependant on culture, context and experience no matter the style or composition music inspires, comforts and provides release —— This entry is part of … Continued

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six word fridays: change

November 5, 2010Melany Gallant 12 Comments

when today ends, change is coming in three sleeps – a new job no more long commutes – horns honking fighting traffic, wasting time in traffic instead a shorter, less stressful drive closer to home, closer to family new career challenges too; shifting focus miss what i do now? certainly yet looking forward to new … Continued

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six word fridays: treat

October 29, 2010Melany Gallant 4 Comments

my treat: the opportunity to attend Blissdom Canada – blogging conference for women 2.25 days of fun, learning, sharing inspired now, excited now, validated now striving to “suck less” (@sweetsalty‘s advice) here i go —- The above is my contribution to Six Word Fridays, a meme started by Melissa at Making Things Up. Why not visit … Continued

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six word fridays: enough

October 22, 2010Melany Gallant 6 Comments

i have had enough of… laundry, dirty dishes and toothpaste smears in the bathroom sink (i need a house-cleaning service STAT) bumper-to-bumper traffic and no alternate route my city’s current mayor; i want change (Ottawans, whatever your choice, make sure you vote Oct. 25th!) the Ottawa Senators slow start to the season; c’mon team! DD’s ongoing … Continued

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six word fridays: fantasy

October 8, 2010Melany Gallant 7 Comments

I consistently fantasize about the following six things: more sleep. so precious to me and yet, like many parents, I experience so little of it. the chance to read – dare I say inhale – more books. whether trashy, intellectual, spiritual or for professional development – i dream of and am subsequently thankful for, the … Continued

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six word fridays: thankful

September 24, 2010Melany Gallant 3 Comments

this friday i’m thankful for family we’ve crossed the country to visit reunions after months, sometimes years apart memorable visits but over too quickly lives lived in distances geographically set but always close to the heart ——– This Six Word Fridays contribution is inspired by my visit with family in Victoria, Vancouver and Calgary. Access … Continued

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