tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1615960641843924714..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Five Things on a February Friday. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44241731246757562492014-02-16T11:27:40.155-08:002014-02-16T11:27:40.155-08:00Yes, languages! It's Turkish for me.
You are r...Yes, languages! It's Turkish for me.<br />You are right about the goal-setting, but it's just so nice to dream.Eleonorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37864215318231193182014-02-16T09:33:32.898-08:002014-02-16T09:33:32.898-08:00Hmmmm, my plans for retirement . . . I'd love ...Hmmmm, my plans for retirement . . . I'd love to spend more time writing, to become closer to really bilingual and pick up Spanish again and perhaps add another language. And I'd love to sketch and paint. Get back to playing piano . .. Oh, and try not to get trapped in goal-setting and too much obligation! ;-))materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62129478864296529642014-02-16T09:31:04.804-08:002014-02-16T09:31:04.804-08:00I hope you're right, Madame. I'm handing t...I hope you're right, Madame. I'm handing them over today, so we shall see . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30611951732749594652014-02-16T09:30:11.571-08:002014-02-16T09:30:11.571-08:00I've enjoyed her San Francisco mysteries, but ...I've enjoyed her San Francisco mysteries, but somehow never really engaged with the Sherlock Holmes ones, although I know many love them. But I really liked this one and will read others in the series for sure!<br />materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45580889943053104692014-02-16T09:28:11.806-08:002014-02-16T09:28:11.806-08:00Thanks, Sue. So much pleasure in the simple things...Thanks, Sue. So much pleasure in the simple things, and I do enjoy celebrating them.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22424778537411567582014-02-16T09:27:23.450-08:002014-02-16T09:27:23.450-08:00Isn't the rock great? Such a serendipitous fin...Isn't the rock great? Such a serendipitous find!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40466817964176531052014-02-16T09:26:45.368-08:002014-02-16T09:26:45.368-08:00Me too. . . I always find literacy narratives very...Me too. . . I always find literacy narratives very moving. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81555195756259276622014-02-16T09:25:52.651-08:002014-02-16T09:25:52.651-08:00Actually, scotch and reading seem a natural fit to...Actually, scotch and reading seem a natural fit to me. At least, it's a very pleasant combo on a winter evening...;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49612896689701079962014-02-15T14:37:07.905-08:002014-02-15T14:37:07.905-08:00I very much admire the regularity with which you k...I very much admire the regularity with which you keep up your "Five Things Friday". I'm trying it myself, because I think it is important (and will keep you sane and healthy) to consciously notice the small beautiful things in life.<br />I loved the video. When I retire, I'm going to learn to play accordion. What are your plans?Eleonorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71266986248671587532014-02-14T16:11:42.593-08:002014-02-14T16:11:42.593-08:00My brother just read Bones of Paris and it is on m...My brother just read Bones of Paris and it is on my list. The morning shot is beautiful. Nola's rainbow pants are great. My daughter was one of those kids who loved the unusual and I'm sure that Nola will find a way to wear them. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91326301164443504452014-02-14T14:38:20.423-08:002014-02-14T14:38:20.423-08:00That is pure genius with the cashmere arm warmers....That is pure genius with the cashmere arm warmers. Love good book recommendations and enjoy Laurie King books. I hadn't heard of this one but just put it on hold at the library. Thanks!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473198489963801439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70355315541426368052014-02-14T12:57:22.386-08:002014-02-14T12:57:22.386-08:00I always enjoy your Five Things so much! what a cl...I always enjoy your Five Things so much! what a clever idea for the arm warmers. Sunrises, crocuses, rainbows and celebrating reading...just doesn't get much better!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65604190117304507512014-02-14T10:45:43.222-08:002014-02-14T10:45:43.222-08:00I LOVE that rock. How perfect. And that's geni...I LOVE that rock. How perfect. And that's genius with the arm warmers!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31853178105558304362014-02-14T10:13:56.459-08:002014-02-14T10:13:56.459-08:00Happy Valentine's Day, F.
I confess to a litt...Happy Valentine's Day, F. <br />I confess to a little tearing up at the end of the commercial. Reading is such a part of my life, I cannot imagine living without it. <br />Love those rainbow pants!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4986323430667523272014-02-14T09:50:56.223-08:002014-02-14T09:50:56.223-08:00I think we take for granted our ability to read an...I think we take for granted our ability to read and write. I cannot imagine life without books. This was an interesting ad with a human perspective and not at all what one expects by a company that makes Scotch!<br />Great idea for your cashmere sweater....at first I thought you would shrink it for Nola to wear!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com