tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1383758096252240394..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Some quiet time at Christmasmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71826139428217758612010-01-02T08:18:31.088-08:002010-01-02T08:18:31.088-08:00Thanks Karen, Imogen, and Laura-Jane -- so many bl...Thanks Karen, Imogen, and Laura-Jane -- so many bloggers seem to understand what I'm feeling and you're all so supportive. I really appreciate it!<br />And Patricia, you've been such a faithful reader for so long, always with such thoughtful, lively, and pertinent comments -- I'll miss our conversations while I'm away. Thank you, and Happy New Year to you as well!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90288455051712215602010-01-02T05:55:01.523-08:002010-01-02T05:55:01.523-08:00Shoulds versus wants in terms of blogging... Yes, ...Shoulds versus wants in terms of blogging... Yes, I can relate. It can be healthy to reinvent yourself or at least get back on track with what is drawing you these days. We will follow you... :)Laura-Janehttp://www.whimfield.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91561409210729845372009-12-29T05:08:08.007-08:002009-12-29T05:08:08.007-08:00Hello Mater, just got back last night and this mor...Hello Mater, just got back last night and this morning yours was the first blog I looked at. I sincerely hope that everything is well with you and the family and that you get your blogging muse back soon. Wishing you all the very best for a Happy New Year, warmest regards, PatriciaPatricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5121635302656451602009-12-28T20:25:17.109-08:002009-12-28T20:25:17.109-08:00We all need some time off here and there to rechar...We all need some time off here and there to recharge - I know I've been like that for the last while. Hope you get your mojo back.<br /><br />Have a great festive season.Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81612584966476941362009-12-24T17:27:23.695-08:002009-12-24T17:27:23.695-08:00Mater, you just take your break, you won't los...Mater, you just take your break, you won't lose me. Merry Christmas and see you in May when I come to Vancouver I hope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73473000687376624472009-12-23T06:48:14.466-08:002009-12-23T06:48:14.466-08:00Thank you all so much for your understanding. I...Thank you all so much for your understanding. I'm missing you already . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4603826650065625152009-12-22T11:48:48.663-08:002009-12-22T11:48:48.663-08:00As a regular (and mostly silent) reader, I'm g...As a regular (and mostly silent) reader, I'm going to miss your posts. But take all the time you need to recharge your batteries, have a wonderful Christmas and I'll certainly be back when you're ready to start writing again. <br />RosieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8073932183390993362009-12-22T10:41:01.569-08:002009-12-22T10:41:01.569-08:00Chère Materfamilias, s'il vous faut du temps p...Chère Materfamilias, s'il vous faut du temps pour refaire vos forces et renouveler vos sources, allez, ne craignez pas, vos fans seront toujours ici. Merçi pour vos 'posts' passés, toujours intéressants et toujours si bien écrits. J'aime votre style soigné,précis et conçis. Vous me rendez l'Anglais plus facile a appréhender, ce que j'apprécie de tout coeur, merçi et encore merçi. <br />Passez de joyeuses fêtes de Noël, reposez vous bien au sein de votre belle famille.<br />Bonne et heureuse année à tous!<br /><br />Au plaisir de vous relir bientôt, <br /><br />Orane<br />(en départ pour Paris ce soir)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36273185831672926212009-12-21T17:17:58.482-08:002009-12-21T17:17:58.482-08:00I'll miss your blog, but you deserve a break a...I'll miss your blog, but you deserve a break and look forward to your return when you decide to come back. <br /><br />This will give me time to catch up on Materfamilias Reads!<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br /><br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62422706346862051242009-12-21T13:46:42.725-08:002009-12-21T13:46:42.725-08:00Enjoy your well-deserved break, however long it ma...Enjoy your well-deserved break, however long it may be. I think this is a time of year where sometimes it's better just to 'be' in what is happening, rather than stepping back and writing about it. Thank you for your variously interesting, funny, moving and inspiring posts - I'll certainly be making sure I check in to see when you're back.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32440319959688486802009-12-21T13:18:48.855-08:002009-12-21T13:18:48.855-08:00Follow your gut! Blog without obligation! Hopefull...Follow your gut! Blog without obligation! Hopefully, in the near future, Google Reader will alert me that you've posted. <br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas and a very healthy and happy 2010. I hope all is well with you and with your family.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631687084204022574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38354156568355645812009-12-21T08:16:58.142-08:002009-12-21T08:16:58.142-08:00I will miss you to be sure, but all the same, have...I will miss you to be sure, but all the same, have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones. Will pop in and say hello on your other blog.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88203589582886976452009-12-20T11:44:54.892-08:002009-12-20T11:44:54.892-08:00Happy holidays, and enjoy your quiet time. You sh...Happy holidays, and enjoy your quiet time. You should absolutely follow your feelings.jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864066847052675219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28330733839617157482009-12-20T10:40:04.199-08:002009-12-20T10:40:04.199-08:00Enjoy your break, and have a lovely Christmas with...Enjoy your break, and have a lovely Christmas with your family! We'll look forward to your return in whatever format.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17141640955128047122009-12-20T10:15:50.134-08:002009-12-20T10:15:50.134-08:00Have a wonderful break, which given what we have l...Have a wonderful break, which given what we have learned of your family, will no doubt be warm and filled with wonderful meals.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17053184574953647982009-12-20T09:52:01.122-08:002009-12-20T09:52:01.122-08:00I hope you are well. Will miss your thoughtfulness...I hope you are well. Will miss your thoughtfulness, but encourage you to go and celebrate the holidays and do whatever else you need.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5369459202626800062009-12-20T09:36:33.398-08:002009-12-20T09:36:33.398-08:00I do sympathise and I think you are wise to give y...I do sympathise and I think you are wise to give yourself a breathing space - of indeterminate length! <br /><br />My blogging muse has left me high and dry in recent weeks. It has happened before and no doubt will happen again. So, I am using this time to take stock etc and ask myself why I blog and where, if anywhere, I want to go with it. It's always a conundrum, finding the right path that accommodates the impulse to write and to share and the camaraderie that is built up over time with and between readers and bloggers. And, for me, it always seems to happen around the time of the winter solstice.<br /><br />But go gently and be kind to yourself. Thank you for sharing all that you have on the road so far . . .60 Going On 16http://60goingon16.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19487826733825848152009-12-20T08:37:30.232-08:002009-12-20T08:37:30.232-08:00I totally understand you and thank you for sharing...I totally understand you and thank you for sharing so many interesting posts. I´ll miss you though. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year too!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-52991878334913522152009-12-20T08:36:55.103-08:002009-12-20T08:36:55.103-08:00I'll stay tuned for your next post and I hope ...I'll stay tuned for your next post and I hope that you have been restored to good health after your recent bout with that nasty cold.<br />Cocoon and relax, enjoy the festive season and come back when you feel inspired.<br />It is such a busy time for me in the Humble Bungalow, baking, hostess-ing, cooking, wrapping, decorating, shopping, and knitting for the grandchild due in June!<br />I finished work on Friday and closed up the Library for the winter break and now I can begin in earnest to enjoy myself immersed in my annual rituals.<br />I wish you peace and joy materfamilias.<br />Hostesshostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com