When the gift strips away independence, Makes you feel less like yourself; You can become weighed down, unsettled. Not intentionally of course, but yet There are times kind acts ruse; Hidden expectations cling, nip and sting. The debt of gratitude or grace Can become a burden of obligation, Uncomfortably born from need, uncertainty, weakness. The … Continued
Author Archives: Melany Gallant
Mommy shoe
When my daughter wants to play outside, she’ll sign and say, “Outside?” then run and bring me my shoes. To be even more helpful she’ll say, “Mommy shoe” while thoughtfully plunking them down in front of me. The adorable part? The shoes she brings aren’t always the most practical for romping around in the great … Continued
Six Word Fridays: near
I don’t have nearly enough time. Really, isn’t that always the way? Tick tock – the clock in perpetuity. Balance of life and work…unrealistic. I can’t have it all now. Consumed by doing – that’s no fun. Setting priorities instead. Keeping them near. So I can stop juggling everything. — Photo credit to dibytes via … Continued
As luck would have it
Last Saturday did not go according to plan. It was supposed to go like this: Saturday morning: walk with DD to the park then playdate with playgroup friends Saturday afternoon: run errands, respond to #SixWordFriday posts Saturday night: dinner out with moms from aforementioned playgroup Instead, Saturday involved a random call from our neighbour as … Continued
Six Word Fridays: joy
i wish it was like jam spread thickly, sticking sure to everything delicious variety too – providing a sweetness that smothers sorrow and bitter discontent giving life bright colour and flavour jars of happiness, delight – opened, shared with more cellared in our hearts for those future days of need — Photo credit to futurewoman on Flickr. Melissa’s … Continued
Stain-busters like you
I buy consignment clothing for DD. I learned to do this after she started daycare and would come home covered in dirt. Don’t get me wrong – I think dirt is a great thing. Dirt means she’s playing, exploring and having fun outside. But um…as I’m sure you know – dirt stains. So does watermelon, … Continued
Six Word Fridays: kept
This is completely a parent thing… But…I kept DD’s first clothes. What she wore home – buckled in – Our first family car trip, albeit… A rather short journey. 🙂 We left the hospital – oohing and awing – yes, Smitten. Funny thing about that onesy… that hat…both worn only once. She outgrew them in … Continued
Social Capital Conference – the place to be July 23rd
I have the great fortune to be a part of the Social Capital Conference taking place here in Ottawa on July 23rd. Whether you dabble in social media or live and breathe it, @SoCapOtt promises to be a full day of learning and networking covering a wide range of topics and trends related to both … Continued
Getting better before it gets worse
After a two-year hiatus I am back reading the Southern Vampire Mysteries aka Sookie Stackhouse novels that True Blood is based on. This time however, I’m reading them as e-books. I wanted to test out reading off of my iPhone and boy was I disappointed to find the Sookie Stackhouse books aren’t available through Apple’s … Continued
Six Word Fridays: Wisdom
You cannot push friendship or love into being. You cannot build strength of feeling, camaraderie and mutual respect where there is no depth felt. Or seen. Or shared. Offered even. This last point is especially true. Why should the scale favour one side; the other tipping over earnestly? Futilely squeezing emotion from a rock. I … Continued