Materfamilias Writes

Foggy Thoughts from the Margins

Foggy Thoughts from the Margins

You might well be wearying of my consideration of the liminal space, or spaces, I perceive myself occupying these days. I’d be the first to acknowledge that it’s a privileged Liminality, particularly now when so…

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Paris Windows and the Liminality of Retirement

Paris Windows and the Liminality of Retirement

I loved the graphic patterns in neutral colours in this fall window in Bordeaux Oh my goodness! I’ve been home over two weeks now, and my post-travel thoughts on transition are at grave risk of…

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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jog

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jog

I’ve been up since 1:30, having fallen asleep at 6:30 yesterday after dinner. A 10+hour flight and 9-hour time difference will do that to you. Tried to go back to bed at 4, but gave…

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And the Un-Planned, the Un-Planning, of Travel

And the Un-Planned, the Un-Planning, of Travel

I had imagined I’d find more time during our month in Bordeaux for writing longer, more thoughtful posts, essays almost, in which I worked to sort out some thinking around my transition into retirement, some…

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Today I Should . . . Of Blogging and Babies and Breathing Calm

Today I Should . . . Of Blogging and Babies and Breathing Calm

 I sat down at my computer this morning, 5:40, with my glass of hot water, lemon juice, and honey (I’m trying a new regime, not yet convinced it’s worth delaying my tea for, but we’ll…

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