Materfamilias Writes

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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Mothers, daughters who are Mothers, and Travel …

Mothers, daughters who are Mothers, and Travel …

I am not going to lie. The last few days have been rich, full, satisfying, emotionally rewarding, and, damnit, really tough. Helping our daughter pack for her trip and get through a long list of…

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Oh February . . . Turquoise against the Blues

Oh February . . . Turquoise against the Blues

 Oddly, since this is a short week for us (Monday was a stat holiday here in BC), my days have been dragging. Fatigue (a touch of winter melancholy or a result of amped-up running mileage?)…

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New Year — a Sombre Beginning

New Year — a Sombre Beginning

 Shortly after I took these photos of sunrise on the last day of 2014, Pater got the news that his mother had passed away earlier that morning. She was 87, had lived a rich, full,…

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