Materfamilias Writes

Blogger Meet-Up in Lyon

Blogger Meet-Up in Lyon

If you’re following me onInstagram,  you’ll know that we’re in Strasbourg right now — where an overbooking error (not ours!) with our reservation meant an upgrade to the very attractive and tranquil Hotel D.  Strasbourg…

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Authenticity at a Certain Age — or The Authenticity OF a Certain Age. . .

Authenticity at a Certain Age — or The Authenticity OF a Certain Age. . .

First of all, because this is such a busy pre-travel week for me, I’m going to spread this thinking out into three posts — and the last one is likely to be delayed a bit…

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A Memoir of Love and Grief: The Bereavement Phase of a Marriage

A Memoir of Love and Grief: The Bereavement Phase of a Marriage

Photo courtesy of an interview for the VIUPoints feature in a recent issue of Vancouver Island University’s online magazine I want to say a few words about a very special book I’ve just finished, and I’ve…

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You Are Invited to: A Fantasy Moveable Feast of Friendship

You Are Invited to: A Fantasy Moveable Feast of Friendship

I’m so pleased to join the group of bloggers that D. A. Wolf has been gathering for a monthly exploration of a particular theme. And ever since I was asked to participate in December’s version…

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Saturday Report: City Life, Vancouver Style. . .

Saturday Report: City Life, Vancouver Style. . .

I uploaded these photos early Thursday, planning to write the text the next morning before our visiting family woke.  No time for a Five Things Friday, but I thought I could manage a quick What…

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