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It's almost fall and I haven't written anything since spring. Life has been quiet, blessedly quiet. Sometimes there's loneliness, but there has always been that. I'm fond of my solitude, and loneliness is the trade-off it seems. I long at times for a more solitude than I could ever have here. I dream of moving across the country. I think I'd be happy on the Atlantic. Newfoundland. Perhaps I should visit before I go moving there. I have been fantasizing about moving to Atlantic Canada for at l...
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Wed, September 17, 2008 - 10:03 PM
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I had an amazing vacation. I usually do, though. Perhaps I should figure out how to vacation for a living.
Thu, May 1, 2008 - 10:20 PM
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I was surprised by how much I enjoyed vacationing in cities. When I travel some part of me is always assessing whether I could live in a place. Montreal is somewhere I could live. I felt totally safe there, even on the occasions where the weirdos talked to me. I saw new friends and old friends, even hooked up with Masha. And I tracked down Lyle (remember Lyle, people?) on his birthday... read more
I stayed home sick today. And I watched television. My apartment comes with free cable, so I have access to this medium any time I like. I have watched very little television in the last year, but I do like to check in now and then just to see where society is headed. Today's TV session was unsettling.
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 9:41 PM
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There are two commercials that run back to back. The first one is for a blue "water" that is only 25 calories. In the commercial the other "waters" are said to have 125 calories. The people... read more
since life went sideways again. It didn't throw me too off track this time around, but getting past it all remains a challenge. The lot I've been left with has seemed particularly bad this last little while. My tennants still have not paid their rent for December and I haven't handled the situation in the best way. Believe it or not folks, I am not a hard-ass. I allow my sympathies to be played on. Fortunately the multi-talented Cara has taken over that area for me. I cannot express the degr...
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Fri, January 4, 2008 - 10:57 PM
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Have you ever spent time with someone who doesn't smile often? Maybe you've only discussed serious matters. Maybe they are going through tough times. Maybe they are shy. And then you get a smile, and for a moment there are colours in the world that you hadn't noticed before. Maybe you said something funny. Maybe they are telling you a happy story. Maybe you are walking down the street together and you glance across at them and there it is, a smile with a little laughter in it. A genuine touch...
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Sun, December 2, 2007 - 12:16 AM
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My TestimonialsSeptember 20, 2008
Melanie started out good and got better. She's so positive in the face of adversity, she could start a daily encouragement club
She has listened to me going on about the ladies when she's been feeling unattractive herself (proof that it can happen to anyone), and said, quote, "I think it's very cool that you're blathering about a pretty girl." Together we can pack a moving truck flat, with me being the organic forklift and her being the tetris master. May 18, 2006
Melanie is a little ball of energy full of exsposive spontienity. A woman whom can not only carry herself as strong and independent, but gracefull(specially with her belly), spontaneaous and lively. I really appreciate all of these qualitys the handfull of times I have gotten to chill with you, and high fives to the next few handfulls.......yeah rock n roll mel
October 16, 2005
Melanie's friendship is like an oak tree. She puts down deep roots, and so she is solid, stable and dependable. But as the oak tree's branches twist in surprising ways, she is also full of delightful surprises, and as the leaves of an oak hide a whole world within it's canopy, a friendship with Melanie opens up a whole world of wonder for those who she lets in.
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