Materfamilias Writes

Biking to the Market. . . Somewhere near Bordeaux. . .

Biking to the Market. . . Somewhere near Bordeaux. . .

First, a possible suggestion for those of you unable to post comments here and on other Blogger blogs:  Fellow blogger Mardel deleted Blogger (ha! tongue-twisting repetition, sorry) from her Google account, and then re-installed it…

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Asparagus and Peonies and Pissotières. . . Oh My!

Asparagus and Peonies and Pissotières. . . Oh My!

First of all, may I tell you that your comments make me feel so much better — thank you! (And Pater thanks you as well, because as patient as my lovely guy is, sometimes having…

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Brussels, from Bordeaux. . . . Perspective of Distance

Brussels, from Bordeaux. . . . Perspective of Distance

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments, here and on Instagram. I’ve answered as best I could, and I trust you’ll understand why I haven’t answered every comment individually. I also received…

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Portland Packing: What To Do When It Rains and Rains and Rains. . .

Portland Packing: What To Do When It Rains and Rains and Rains. . .

 If you’ve been peeking at my Instagram feed, you might know that I’ve been in Portland, Oregon this week. Pater had meetings here, and I accompanied him in anticipation of playing flâneuse — and getting…

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2019’s Blank Pages to Fill — with Bravissimo’s Galore. . .

2019’s Blank Pages to Fill — with Bravissimo’s Galore. . .

I tend not to make resolutions at New Year’s, preferring to adjust goals and aspirations more often. I have used the occasion several times to resolve once again “to want what I have” [rather than…

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