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Childlike Wonder and Confidence
I used to think being a kid at heart was just about enjoying activities like swinging or coloring. The simple things. But now I have a daughter, and it’s even more. She has so much joy in her little body (she is going on 10 months at the moment) and so much trust that things… Read more
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Happiness Dump
List 30 things that make you happy. In no particular order. 1. The pretty bright pink hydrangea shown above 2. Chocolate, in various forms 3. Fresh basil 4. The blue-tailed skinks I see on my patio 5.The fact that I have a patio (we moved apartments this summer so we could have our own outside… Read more
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Sorta Silent Sunday #1
I came across the concept of a “Silent Sunday” blog post in which only a photo is shared, no words. This is a fun concept but I’m a bit of a chatterbox and I have to over explain things. This picture is of a tiny little mushroom I saw recently on my morning walk with… Read more
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Tornado Warning
Sirens, a chainsaw, flashes of light and low rumbling thunder, soft rain sounds for hard rain because we’re on the bottom floor and it hits the others first. Soft baby breathing cuddled in my arms, cozy and not at all perturbed by the twister that just passed. Repeated text notifications because I can’t stop reaching… Read more
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List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? There are so many impactful books in my life and I am grateful that this prompt does not try to make me pick the books with the *most* impact because that’s impossible to do. Do you know how many books I’ve read in my… Read more
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Breathe, Mom
Breathe, Mom, it’s ok if she cries. She’ll be ok, and you will be too. Written for Weekend Writing Prompt #416 Read more
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About Me
Hi, I’m Melanie. I like a lot of things, so I write about a lot of things.
Almost Canadian 