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
six word fridays
six word fridays: home
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
six word fridays: inspire
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
six word fridays: change
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
six word fridays: enough
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
six word fridays: fantasy
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
six word fridays: thankful
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
six word fridays: listen
listen, i want to write and write all the time. spending each day surrounded by words mixing and matching them – stories weaved from ideas, daydreams and my experiences. until, threads of thought transposed to prose shared here with you thoughtful reader. conversation – fueled, sparked with you (i hope) listen – and then please speak … Continued
six word fridays: beginnings
beginnings – easier to finish than endings endings require the follow through – oomph! nope, not easy especially when distracted by life’s little bumps – motivation killed! back to beginnings, that starting line to reach that goal; to be changed —- This entry is part of Melissa’s meme at Making Things Up. Check it out, … Continued
six word fridays: transform
you can never stay the same experiencing successes, failures – adapting to change you may not recognize the transformation, until a while later you see better or worse versions of yourself depending on your approach to life you accept, adapt or cry in rage self-awareness, yes – but more is required there is more to … Continued