Materfamilias Writes

Cycling Gear for an Anniversary in the City . . .

Cycling Gear for an Anniversary in the City . . .

Thought you might be interested in knowing what one wears to celebrate a 42nd anniversary à vélo — for me, on a warm day, it’s lasts year’s olive linen-cotton skirt and a just-bought “art T-shirt” which…

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A Year Ago . . . Moving and Flowering. . . .

A Year Ago . . . Moving and Flowering. . . .

 I’m on a blogging break right now, but I couldn’t resist leaving these for you to look at while I’m away. Both photos were taken near Granville Island the last week of July, and both…

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Mistakes, I’ve Made a Few. . . (Of Sketching and other Endeavours)

Mistakes, I’ve Made a Few. . . (Of Sketching and other Endeavours)

Because we’re in temporary quarters for the summer, my tendency to orient towards goals of productivity is in danger of being seriously thwarted. I know that this can be a good thing. Slow down, smell…

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Monday Monday, Markets and Gardens (and the teeniest smidgen of Melancholia)

Monday Monday, Markets and Gardens (and the teeniest smidgen of Melancholia)

 Double birthdays in our family today — our oldest daughter and our son (the last-born) have shared a birthday since she was nine. Neither of them are available to hugs, and texting doesn’t quite cut…

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If I’m Happy (in the city) and I Know It, Tell My Blog. . .

If I’m Happy (in the city) and I Know It, Tell My Blog. . .

 I’ve already written so many words this week that I think it’s time for some photos. In fact, I hesitated even to post these, because I’m always conscious that once a new post rolls up,…

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