Materfamilias Writes

Monday Illustration. . . So Much to Learn!

Monday Illustration. . . So Much to Learn!

Shhhh!  As I write this, I’m hiding out in the bedroom, with the A/C, while sheers (with the new building completed across the lane, we needed some light-preserving privacy) and a blackout blind are being…

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Page from my Travel Journal. . . And Thoughts About Things We’re Not Good At

Page from my Travel Journal. . . And Thoughts About Things We’re Not Good At

As promised, this watercolour sketch from the travel journal I’m gradually filling this trip. I should tell you that I began this page by trying to draw another very similar historical-architectural remnant, also being used…

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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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An Urban-Condo Garden Inventory: What We Were Left

An Urban-Condo Garden Inventory: What We Were Left

Since some readers expressed interest, I’m going to try to track our progress as we adapt any skills and knowledge gleaned through years in our seaside garden on “our little island” (those links will take you…

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The Joys and Challenges (and Potential Shame) of Imperfection . . .

The Joys and Challenges (and Potential Shame) of Imperfection . . .

I’ve just finished Jhumpa Lahiri’s marvellous memoir about learning and living in Italian, a memoir she felt compelled to write in Italian (but which has been translated to English by Ann Goldstein who is best…

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