i wonder at certain times about what will be, where i’ll be in the years ahead of me not in a wishy-washy sense pondering the material or the incidental (although i can fall into that) more like, will my dreams manifest? i’ve learned it can be better when they don’t; new dreams unfolding unthought of … Continued
Author Archives: Melany Gallant
100 years of celebration
Today is International Women’s Day. And this day matters. Contrary to what some may say about gender inequalities no longer existing, they do. Last week, CBC’s DocZone aired a great documentary called, The F Word: Who Wants to Be a Feminist?. The documentary was created to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Six Word Fridays: might
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
Ten a Day
So Karen Sugarpants and Adam P Knave have sent out a challenge for us bloggers to send each other a little comment love. The badge below really says it all: I’m totally in. I always mean to leave comments on the blogs I visit but sometimes I just don’t get around to it. Sorry blogger … Continued
Six Word Fridays: well
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
The Painted Boy is a jump-right-in read
I’m reading The Painted Boy by Charles de Lint. It’s a jump-right-in read and I’m loving it. I plan to zip back into that book as soon as I’m done with this post. I found it a couple of weeks ago while trolling National Post book reviews. The cover art caught my eye but so did … Continued
six word fridays: novel
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
Getting past the February doldrums
I hear a lot of people say that January is the hardest month of the year to get through but I disagree. For me, it’s February. See, with January you’re still riding that New Year high and after the busy holiday rush the low-key mood of January is great. Oh but February… For the shortest … Continued
six word fridays: seconds
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
[not so] Wonder Woman pilot underway
Word on the street is that NBC has ordered a pilot for a new TV series based on DC Comic’s awesomely super superhero, Wonder Woman. Apparently, writer and producer David E. Kelley of Ally McBeal fame had shopped it around to various networks last month and was turned down by each one of them. Then NBC … Continued