Materfamilias Writes

Thanksgiving and a Tiny Forest. . . .

Thanksgiving and a Tiny Forest. . . .

It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada — Thanksgiving Day is officially on Monday, but our family, like many others, generally gathers for the turkey on Sunday, so that we have all day Monday to unwind…

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La Rentrée Gets Real — Fall’s Rhythms Are Happening, People!

La Rentrée Gets Real — Fall’s Rhythms Are Happening, People!

We’re just back from a two-day getaway at Harrison Hot Springs Resort, a two-hour drive from Vancouver, but an entirely different world.  Paul (also known here as Pater) booked the stay as a belated–or perhaps,…

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Anniversary Thoughts. . . 45 Years. . .

Anniversary Thoughts. . . 45 Years. . .

I know, I know, I’m supposed to be taking a Staycation from the Blog, not supposed to be back here until after La Rentrée, and I’ve already broken my break by posting yesterday. . .…

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A quick hello . . . countdown to La Rentrée

A quick hello . . . countdown to La Rentrée

My Rentrée is not officially until the kids are back in school after the Labour Day Weekend, but I’ve been missing you . . . And since I’m in charge here, I thought I could pop…

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The Sidewalks of Bordeaux (A Social Introvert Looks Back)

The Sidewalks of Bordeaux (A Social Introvert Looks Back)

Much as I enjoy our conversations, I’ve been bumping molecules with people in my more immediate vicinities this past week.  Five separate visits with six different friends (one couple accounts for the math) plus a…

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