Materfamilias Writes

Summer in the City (with Occasional Mood Swings)

Summer in the City (with Occasional Mood Swings)

Both busy-ness (bike outings and birthdays and language lessons) and grumpiness have kept me from blogging much this week. I am trying to be positive about living in a non-air-conditioned condo — with a bank…

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October: Relief and Contentment in the Rainy City. . .

October: Relief and Contentment in the Rainy City. . .

I’m just going to chat at you this morning, and hope that you won’t mind a bit of rambling. We had a busy weekend with Italian class and visiting friends; Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia was, literally,…

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What I Wore (and Saw, and Did) in Bordeaux Sunshine. . .

What I Wore (and Saw, and Did) in Bordeaux Sunshine. . .

Blues last week (and again, thank you for the responses, and for the conversation — which continues), Fava Beans on the weekend. . . Seems about time for an outfit post, right? Trying to mix it…

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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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Friday Five, With February Snow on the Way

Friday Five, With February Snow on the Way

We’re expecting some “at times heavy” snow today — up to 10 centimetres, and then another 5 to 10 tonight. . .  And, unfortunately, I have to make my way downtown for a tooth-cleaning appointment…

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