nature
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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 Continue reading
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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 Continue reading
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Green
The sound of rain on leaves is soft. It reminds me I am sheltered, only feeling a drop here and there that slips through. In this moment of reality, I am the one who has to be here, to do this, to feel this. The street lamp can’t decide if it should be off or Continue reading
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Book Review: A Garden Called Home
Recently I received the book A Garden Called Home by Jessica L. Lee and Elaine Chen for free from Tundra Books. As is often the case when you get free things, the giver likes to hear what you think about the free thing. So here it is, my honest review. The book A Garden Called Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Melanie. I like a lot of things, so I write about a lot of things.
Almost Canadian 