tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5369227006733819890..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Still Busy, But It's Alright...materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43883586163260345062015-06-24T06:50:09.336-07:002015-06-24T06:50:09.336-07:00Once again, I'm working backwards. Love the t...Once again, I'm working backwards. Love the term "mid-afternoon arsenic hour" as it captures the feeling so perfectly. As a lark in a family of mostly night owls I relied on naps, whenever possible, to see me through many a day.<br /><br />I am realizing that balance finds itself, and rather than looking for more things to fill my time, there are things I want to explore, like those photography skills, which I don't believe will be my strong suit, and playing the piano again. But really, who knows where I will go when. I think the joy of retirement is having time to explore the many aspects of ourselves, each in their own time.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89226523118083311352015-06-21T06:55:51.711-07:002015-06-21T06:55:51.711-07:00Exactly. I expect there are as many versions of re...Exactly. I expect there are as many versions of retirement a there are of working careers. You seem to have found a balance that suits you and I'm counting on doing the same, eventually. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-27451029812355231892015-06-21T06:53:28.486-07:002015-06-21T06:53:28.486-07:00Thanks, l. Honestly, I find the daylong immersion ...Thanks, l. Honestly, I find the daylong immersion a bit much, have to really force my attention back by 3:30, and I think I'd prefer a weekly series of 2or 3-hour classes instead of 12 hours in 2 days....But I'm finding it veryi interesting and looking forward to practising at I've learned.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67497885333632610022015-06-21T06:49:46.247-07:002015-06-21T06:49:46.247-07:00Did you ever see a child-rearing guide called The ...Did you ever see a child-rearing guide called The Mother's Almanac back in the 70s, 80s? It was a mainstay for me, and they used that term, The Arsenic Hour...my body clock would love me to have a nap to ward that off, not always possible...Hope that lecture series is good. uBC campus is so lovely in the summer.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55824139496799435602015-06-21T06:45:24.488-07:002015-06-21T06:45:24.488-07:00Have a lovely time at the seaside with your coral ...Have a lovely time at the seaside with your coral toes! I'll have to try that recipe with other fruit--thanks for the idea.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81181279664502330922015-06-21T05:31:26.298-07:002015-06-21T05:31:26.298-07:00I've noticed some retirees keep up a very busy...I've noticed some retirees keep up a very busy, even rushed life, while others slow down and enjoy being unrushed. I think it depends on personality and what each person has determined retirement will be. Looking forward to seeing the results of your course, here!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33049978886419512692015-06-20T09:50:19.858-07:002015-06-20T09:50:19.858-07:00The cherry dish sounds delicious!
Good luck on yo...The cherry dish sounds delicious! <br />Good luck on your course. Intensive immersion is a great way to absorb all the info....then practising. It will be fun to see your new skills at work here on your blog. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6571472407681105272015-06-20T09:19:52.281-07:002015-06-20T09:19:52.281-07:00What a good name "mid-afternoon arsenic hour&...What a good name "mid-afternoon arsenic hour"! I wake between 4:30 and 5:00 each day right now. My mood and energy is high in the morning while Monsieur is lethargic. By mid-afternoon, I am done especially if I have been out for lunch (one glass of wine). This week we are going to UBC together (M and I) to attend an Ageless Pursuits lecture series. That salad looks delicious. Perhaps paying more attention to my diet would prevent the pm slump. Or else, the balance of alone and together time just needs to be adjusted. Have a balanced week-end. Whatever that is!<br />Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82892583177309457802015-06-20T08:07:08.067-07:002015-06-20T08:07:08.067-07:00Happy weekend to you too:).Happy weekend to you too:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74379360021903967352015-06-20T07:33:28.572-07:002015-06-20T07:33:28.572-07:00Delicious cherries! Well,no, I did't make them...Delicious cherries! Well,no, I did't make them this moment,but like it this way,also with peaches,apricots,figs and plums,what I have at the moment<br />Like your nail polish,I was yesterday and have chosen coral<br />Have a nice weekend,take care!<br />I'm going to Adriatic tomorrow for a little break<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com