Materfamilias Writes

A Paris Memoir and The Teachings of Plants — Gleanings from the Library

A Paris Memoir and The Teachings of Plants — Gleanings from the Library

I ended myhalf-year reading round-up with Liam Callanan’s Paris by the Book; between that title and thetitles I mentioned in my last post, I’ve failed to record some fifteen or so books.  Too bad, because…

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Of Smoke and Murals and Skunk Cabbage — Just a Walk in the ‘Hood

Of Smoke and Murals and Skunk Cabbage — Just a Walk in the ‘Hood

 We’re under gloomy, smoky skies still, here in Vancouver. The smoke lifted a bit yesterday, but seems to have tucked itself back around us for now, and the forecast hints that this will continue for…

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A Temporary Activist Updates and then Escapes to her Garden

A Temporary Activist Updates and then Escapes to her Garden

 Thanks so much for your supportive comments on my last post. Honestly, I’m embarrassed to have garnered any praise for bravery; I don’t feel as if I have been, particularly, as I don’t see any…

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My Toe-Dipping Foray into Social Media Activism . . .

My Toe-Dipping Foray into Social Media Activism . . .

I have over-extended myself in Social Media this past few days, and although I rarely get controversial on this blog, I need to explain something to you in the interest of authenticity and some on-line…

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Serious Summer Reading. . . and some Not So Serious

Serious Summer Reading. . . and some Not So Serious

I’ve just finished reading Philippe Sands’ East West Street: On the Origins of “Genocide” and “Crimes against Humanity.” I’d come across a recommendation to this winner of the 2016 Baillie Gifford Non-Fiction prize and added…

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