tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post135644433864192994..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Happy (on) Valentine's Daymaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43745667979294739312013-02-16T14:21:02.124-08:002013-02-16T14:21:02.124-08:00I've been desperate to find something to lift ...I've been desperate to find something to lift my spirits -- and there is always something if you look hard enough, no?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89733187083802521222013-02-16T14:20:25.653-08:002013-02-16T14:20:25.653-08:00I love that notion of finding blooms other than fl...I love that notion of finding blooms other than floral . . . market stalls and bowledgged toddlers -- lovely!<br />Haven't yet been inspired to pick up that book, but if you give it the nod, I just may . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65293183809778310862013-02-15T11:14:38.408-08:002013-02-15T11:14:38.408-08:00I'm so happy to read your spirits are up!! My ...I'm so happy to read your spirits are up!! My happiness quotient is in middle land right now. Your post inspires me to go out and look for the beauty and happiness in things. Not take things so seriously. <br />Have a beautiful weekend. <br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2418657181785406542013-02-15T10:29:01.404-08:002013-02-15T10:29:01.404-08:00There is so much tenderness in your post. Blooming...There is so much tenderness in your post. Blooming joys must wait a good 6 or more weeks here, but I take great joy from the 'bloom' of market stalls, and toddlers bowlegged in their bright snowsuits. <br /><br />Have you seen Neil Pashricha's "The Book of Awesome"? Wonderful 'expander of awareness' for the many deeply enjoyable yet everyday things in life. Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3072385917673269232013-02-14T22:16:27.584-08:002013-02-14T22:16:27.584-08:00What a great list! I hope you get a chance to teac...What a great list! I hope you get a chance to teach those kids art again -- I bet you're great at it! So cool that your daughter's embracing high school. And yes, browsing in a really good bookshop . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-14911930216111170912013-02-14T22:14:52.614-08:002013-02-14T22:14:52.614-08:00Glad to help -- you'll do the same for me when...Glad to help -- you'll do the same for me when I need reminding, right? ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-92130966547007020812013-02-14T22:14:19.063-08:002013-02-14T22:14:19.063-08:00Glad you liked it, Marsha, and I'm glad you...Glad you liked it, Marsha, and I'm glad you've got plenty of happy in your life!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88524773564282943052013-02-14T22:13:56.508-08:002013-02-14T22:13:56.508-08:00That's a good little list -- we need to take t...That's a good little list -- we need to take time to appreciate the small things, don't we, lest we get overwhelmed by some of the big stuff. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-66439376199559083222013-02-14T22:12:55.157-08:002013-02-14T22:12:55.157-08:00Oh, the warm rice pack -- I like mine curled aroun...Oh, the warm rice pack -- I like mine curled around my neck. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85434028215737949662013-02-14T22:12:14.390-08:002013-02-14T22:12:14.390-08:00I'm pleased to see poetry manifesting itself, ...I'm pleased to see poetry manifesting itself, as well -- you can see where I got it from . . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20750041869213134282013-02-14T22:11:34.167-08:002013-02-14T22:11:34.167-08:00How sweet that a student let you know you were mis...How sweet that a student let you know you were missed! <br />And, wow, you have daffs in bloom already down there? Victoria's always ahead of us!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91137551265260295492013-02-14T22:10:51.875-08:002013-02-14T22:10:51.875-08:00I've been thinking about that space, spending ...I've been thinking about that space, spending some time at both ends of life . . . glad it made you smile.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60688949954470808342013-02-14T22:10:11.032-08:002013-02-14T22:10:11.032-08:00I'm not sure I'd say that things are looki...I'm not sure I'd say that things are looking up, but I am. Looking up and seeing that good stuff still abounds. Neutral is definitely better than miserable, but take care to keep fueling those tanks -- don't let them get too low before refills.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91929514022100700352013-02-14T22:08:59.971-08:002013-02-14T22:08:59.971-08:00Such a lovely contribution to my post -- thank you...Such a lovely contribution to my post -- thank you! I also used to listen to my mom read "The Lady of Shalott" and she had me memorize a few verses. But I think many of her generation learned the whole thing by heart!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25335193922093967482013-02-14T12:20:01.308-08:002013-02-14T12:20:01.308-08:00Small things that mark the move towards autumn (do...Small things that mark the move towards autumn (down here in the Southern Hemisphere), like mint flowering ... Kids at school coming up to me and saying 'when are you going to teach us art again'. My daughter loving high school and signing up for EVERYTHING. Finding time to browse in a bookshop ...Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61060626125198540912013-02-14T11:06:59.291-08:002013-02-14T11:06:59.291-08:00Happy Valentine's Day Mater. Thank you for rem...Happy Valentine's Day Mater. Thank you for reminding us to stop and pay attention to what makes us happy :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31029761786823158422013-02-14T09:40:13.424-08:002013-02-14T09:40:13.424-08:00Happiness quotient at fully acceptable levels, tha...Happiness quotient at fully acceptable levels, thank you, and it has only been added to by the phrase "magic at the margins" - thank you again! Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035642478179187618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38128732828948322992013-02-14T09:39:57.202-08:002013-02-14T09:39:57.202-08:00I truly enjoyed reading this post, and it's re...I truly enjoyed reading this post, and it's reminded me again to stop, take a breath, notice and appreciate. Today I'm wearing a bright green sweater and bright silk square scarf, and that's making me happy. We've booked several hours of babysitters and activities for Sam over the weekend, and I'm looking forward to carving out some time to read and write.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76455188620436402342013-02-14T09:18:26.939-08:002013-02-14T09:18:26.939-08:00So glad to read this list. For me, it's the le...So glad to read this list. For me, it's the lengthening days, smiles from the little grand-daughters, a rice pack on my aching back, crocuses and snowdrops, and finishing a few projects.<br />Happy Valentine's Day, Mater.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-270236983191371322013-02-14T08:38:52.766-08:002013-02-14T08:38:52.766-08:00Happy Valentine's Day! I love this list and th...Happy Valentine's Day! I love this list and that poetry has such a significant place on it.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69239258582389817652013-02-14T08:10:15.268-08:002013-02-14T08:10:15.268-08:00I saw a group of yellow daffodils blooming in a ga...I saw a group of yellow daffodils blooming in a garden on my walk.<br />One of my students touched my arm and said I missed you!<br />There are so many simple things that bring me joy and make me smile...<br />it's good to hear that you are embracing happiness and gratitude.<br />Happy Valentine's Day Materhostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37829715269027398922013-02-14T08:04:25.768-08:002013-02-14T08:04:25.768-08:00That phrase"the magic of margins" makes ...That phrase"the magic of margins" makes me smile.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56301199927889493482013-02-14T07:47:47.684-08:002013-02-14T07:47:47.684-08:00Glad things are looking up.
My happiness tanks ar...Glad things are looking up.<br /><br />My happiness tanks are fueling the perseverance required for my job. I feel somewhat neutral, tired but not miserable, as a result.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84015126888102565582013-02-14T07:23:38.734-08:002013-02-14T07:23:38.734-08:00Snowdrops blooming beside a rock in my neighbour&#...Snowdrops blooming beside a rock in my neighbour's garden make me happy as I pass. I've always liked the "violet by a mossy stone" image from the Lucy poems. All poetry. My mum used to read us "The Lady of Shalott"<br />when we were little. I thought it was a fairytale. Yesterday, my mum was cleaning out my dad's desk and she found an ancient essay (c1950) on Romantic poetry. A posthumous gift. Reading blogs in bed makes me feel content and peaceful. Happy Valentine's DayMadame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.com