Materfamilias Writes

Creative Retreat in Portland, Oregon (Self-Styled. . . .

Creative Retreat in Portland, Oregon (Self-Styled. . . .

I’m writing from Portland, Oregon, this morning, and just as the last time we visited this city,  snow was beginning to fall in Vancouver as we drove away from home. . . Last time we were…

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Last (June) Day in Paris — Art, Food, Views. . . .

Last (June) Day in Paris — Art, Food, Views. . . .

The last time we were in Paris, this past spring, the leaves were full and verdant on the trees although the sky was as grey and gloomy as it may well be next week when…

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Simple as Pie! A Recipe and Recollections. . .

Simple as Pie! A Recipe and Recollections. . .

A few weeks ago, Almost Eleven texted to ask if we could pick her up from school the next day. I texted back “Of course. Want to stay for dinner?” And she flashed back “Yes,…

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A Peek in My Journal. . .

A Peek in My Journal. . .

 I’m off to the island today to visit a friend for lunch. No time to chat here, but I thought you might like to see what I’ve been up to in my illustrated journal.  (And…

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Fall Blossoming? A Friday Round-Up. . .

Fall Blossoming? A Friday Round-Up. . .

Do you know, my husband commented to me the other day that I really seem to be “blossoming.” Partly, I think, he sees me taking full advantage ofthe workspacewhich he helped put together for me.…

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