Materfamilias Writes

Transitions and/in Friendship

Transitions and/in Friendship

So interesting what happens through the process of writing this blog and then watching your responses to it, reading through your eyes to get some distance from what I’ve said, what I’m feeling. As well,…

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What I Read, First Half of 2016

What I Read, First Half of 2016

A friend pointed out to me the other day that, with the end of June, we were already halfway through 2016. The observation gave me pause. Pater and I have done so much already in…

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Culinary Croatia Calls, Part V in a Continuing Series

Culinary Croatia Calls, Part V in a Continuing Series

We’ve been having some lovely weather in Vancouver, and I’ve been taking advantage of it to get outside with Pater and enjoy the city. We’re trying to find a balance between spending time together and…

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Ferrante Again. . . and some plans. . . and an apology from a bad blogger

Ferrante Again. . . and some plans. . . and an apology from a bad blogger

A month after I last posted on Elena Ferrante’s four-volume Neapolitan series, and there’s no longer any point in pretending that I will be able to write what I’d once hoped to.  Goofily, however, I’m…

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Word-less Wednesday, Some “What I Wore”, and an Attempt to Change Gears. . .

Word-less Wednesday, Some “What I Wore”, and an Attempt to Change Gears. . .

 Thanks so very, very much for all your kind, thoughtful, and encouraging comments on my last post. I’m working my way back to positive blogging energy, and I’m so grateful for your patience and your…

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