Materfamilias Writes

Five Things on a Sunny Spring Friday

Five Things on a Sunny Spring Friday

Well, we’ll see if I make it to Five Things.  1. These beautiful apple blossoms on the Scarlet Sentinel tree opened this week in our terrace garden, thanks to some very generous sunshine.  Besides being…

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On the Wall: Self-Expression and Play and Vulnerability

On the Wall: Self-Expression and Play and Vulnerability

Although I’ve not been so inclined to put words together here recently, I’ve been immensely gratified to your response when I do — as for last Monday’s post on finding a cup of tea in…

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Retirement Activities: From Watercolour to Babysitting with a Dash of Yoga and Running

Retirement Activities: From Watercolour to Babysitting with a Dash of Yoga and Running

Having emptied my suitcases, washed the laundry, sorted through mail, remembered a few passwords, discovered what kitchen staples needed to be replaced … And, very importantly, got myself back on Pacific Daylight Time (just in time…

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Creative Inspiration from a Broken Eggshell — Yes, Really!

Creative Inspiration from a Broken Eggshell — Yes, Really!

 I spotted this eggshell on the road when I was running last week Y  and I popped it on my finger like a thimble so that I could carry it home without crushing it.  At…

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Drawing My Own Lines . . .

Drawing My Own Lines . . .

First, let me say very quickly that I wasn’t showing the sketch above in my last post because I thought it was worth showing off for its accomplished execution. Ha!  No!! I included it simply…

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