Materfamilias Writes

As We Are: Women + Sexuality + Age

As We Are: Women + Sexuality + Age

A few months ago I wrote about a literary excerpt that featured a 60-something woman thinking back on a long sexual relationship with her husband. I wondered if there was room here for a conversation about topics that excerpt could open — and received many encouraging comments indicating interest. So I’m starting that conversation today with a memory of a Sixty-something birthday lunch I attended when I was young — Fortyish-young, at least. Then I turn to a memoir to introduce a Very Bold Sixty-Something (she did What?!) and hope by the end of the post, I’ve made some space for us to chat. Please click to read more.

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Rentrée Reading. . . September’s books. . .

Rentrée Reading. . . September’s books. . .

The Vancouver Public Library was very good to me last month! Latest books in favourite mystery series, a wonderful memoir about life in an Italian village; an important novel by a pre-eminent Ukrainian writer set near the Russian-Ukrainian border; and a charming Italian classic. Click through to read my recommendations.

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Sketching up Thanksgiving!

Sketching up Thanksgiving!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all of you and a special thank you to all my readers and commenters for your support and encouragement. Click through to read more — including a recipe for a hearty side dish which can also work as a vegetarian meal on its own.

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What I Wore and Cringe Culture and You (Thank Goodness for You!)

What I Wore and Cringe Culture and You (Thank Goodness for You!)

Yes, there are some What I Wore photos in this post, but it’s not primarily a post about Style. It’s about the willingness to be vulnerable that Bloggers must muster to represent themselves with integrity or authenticity. This blogger, at any rate. Also about Cringe Culture and mean comments. . . so yes, I threw in some OOTD posts to lighten the mix. Hope you’ll click through to read more. xo

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Fall OOTDs, Monday (turned Tuesday) Morning

Fall OOTDs, Monday (turned Tuesday) Morning

Okay, almost getting the rhythm of Fall here. My Rentrée energy might be crashing by Monday evening after a busy day, but I’m getting into the groove and my Linen and Cotton OOTDS are yielding to Linen and Wool (as in the featured photo) . . . and even to Wool and Corduroy. It’s happening, people! Can Boots be far behind?

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Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.