Materfamilias Writes

Cold Runnings. . .

Cold Runnings. . .

 Right after I finished writing the last post here, I headed out for a run. Crossing the bridge, I almost turned back, the sidewalk icy under the layer of snow. But while the footing was…

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Autumn Running, Thinking, Working, Retiring. . . . Blazing Colourfully. . . .

Autumn Running, Thinking, Working, Retiring. . . . Blazing Colourfully. . . .

 I was home getting a drink and using the toilet in between loops of my long run this morning when the slanting sunlight of an early Fall morning lit the autumn foliage in the back…

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What I Wore — No-Thought, Fast Prep Dressing!

What I Wore — No-Thought, Fast Prep Dressing!

I really appreciate your thoughtful responsesto my last post. It will take some time for me to adjust to the notion of retiring, and I’ll chat more about this when I’m ready . . .…

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Another Monday, transitions

Another Monday, transitions

Waiting at the top of the parkade ramp for the gate to close behind me, I noted how dark it was, still, at 5:25. In theory, my decision to take an early ferry back Monday…

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Running as Stress Relief, and What I Wore . . .

Running as Stress Relief, and What I Wore . . .

 Thanks you for so warmly welcoming my newest grandchild to the world. I do have a photo or two to share, but we’re packing up this morning to head back to the island with our…

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