Words are pretty cool. Some more than others. For example: “litany” rolls of the tongue far nicer than say, “garbanza“. And “kaleidoscope” is simple auditory deliciousness. More so than “vestibule“. Not that I have anything against vestibules. They serve a fine purpose as an entrance to you know, a lobby, which is really an entrance. So a … Continued
Yes, that right. I am a woman with time on my hands. All thanks to the purchase of an electric can opener. You see, I have what DH lovingly refers to as “Tyrannosaurus Rex hands”. They look like regular, everyday hands you would see out and about during your day…but mine are freakishly small.
And no I don’t mean the sparkly kind. I was Team Jacob all the way! No really, I was. I don’t have anything against sparkly vampires per se…it’s just wolf boy seemed the better choice to me (the better, kinder, warmer choice). But anyway… My fixation with vampires starts with Buffy the Vampire Slayer (BTVS … Continued
Summer is just so much fun. I think this photo says it all. It’s been a busy time in the Gallant household – which is why it’s been a little like a ghost town around this blog. I miss writing. But this…this is a lot of fun too. Seriously, when was the last time you … Continued
Last night I did something new. I ditched my comfort zone and Shared a piece of writing publicly. Spoken sharing is different from online. The web gives you some distance;
Some home renovations are sexier than others. You know…like shiny new flooring (hardwood anyone?). A smoking new kitchen. Or glamourous new windows. Also – those kinds of renovations are easy to show off. There’s a visible improvement to your home. The investment is just so…obvious. But when you have to invest in things like a … Continued
There are all kinds of unexpected joys to being a parent. Being a mom. For example, while I knew I would love my child, I didn’t expect my love for DD to feel so boundless. It’s just there, filling my heart. Never running out. In DD’s early months of life, it would sometimes take me … Continued
I really like living in Ottawa – it’s such a lovely city. Some say it’s a boring snooze-fest government town but one of the things that makes this city great is its thriving social media scene. There is always something going on – be it a tweetup, a meetup or some other event that celebrates … Continued
Below is a photo of me At 16 – summer before grade 11 Right before I cut it off Growing that hair took a while And I loved having it – mostly Then…it felt like a burden Cutting all that hair – It felt Good to be freed from it
I think peonies are one of the most beautiful flowers on the planet. Such lush blooms. With layers of ruffled petals twining to the centre. At first glance, these flowers have a frilly, girlish flair. Yet peonies seem a sensual flower to me. That lushness of the blooms – growing almost dinner-plate size – weigh … Continued