tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5521761888152557890..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Writing about the Superficial -- that's me!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56742669386877175962009-11-06T07:34:36.699-08:002009-11-06T07:34:36.699-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13508772985757333122007-11-07T17:35:00.000-08:002007-11-07T17:35:00.000-08:00Dana, I'm continually trying to convince my studen...Dana, I'm continually trying to convince my students of precisely this point. You, with 3 young'uns, are excused, though.<BR/>Polly, thanks for stopping by -- I've had a quick peek at your blog and love the way you integrate style with all the other elements of your life.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-12479426135419410542007-11-07T05:30:00.000-08:002007-11-07T05:30:00.000-08:00I think I could have written this post myself. My ...I think I could have written this post myself. My blogging started out several years ago to be about our homesteading experience. It's evolved into numerous style posts, and many more that are in my head that I haven't written down - for fear of being superficial just as you mentioned. I think we need more style posts from older thinking women living real lives-- I'm tired of celebrity fashion.Genuine Lustrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397566905693730324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4605581303173843682007-11-05T13:59:00.000-08:002007-11-05T13:59:00.000-08:00I feel like Mark Twain, as in, "sorry for the long...I feel like Mark Twain, as in, "sorry for the long letter; I didn't have time to write a short one."danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21051283713688865132007-11-05T12:56:00.000-08:002007-11-05T12:56:00.000-08:00Wise words and what a beautiful shawl!Wise words and what a beautiful shawl!paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1345899596204262312007-11-05T06:34:00.000-08:002007-11-05T06:34:00.000-08:00Rachel: is that suspiciously like "delightfully ec...Rachel: is that suspiciously like "delightfully eccentric"?<BR/>Yes, I love the way scarves transform outfits -- I'll have to check out your new winter coat. Coffee/lunch soon.<BR/>Dana: Really, you should start a blog! <BR/>Under my shawl, a long-sleeved black v-neck t-shirt. I buy 4 or 5 inexpensive but reasonable quality ones and wear them 'til the black fades!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13476065175287511592007-11-03T20:54:00.000-07:002007-11-03T20:54:00.000-07:00wow - i'm impressed with your ability to reveal so...wow - i'm impressed with your ability to reveal so much of yourself, very cool. <BR/>I also love your scarf - i have a couple new ones that i really love this season too. I invested in a new winter coat and the look totally changes with a different scarf.<BR/>rachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36671168981592133842007-11-03T11:26:00.000-07:002007-11-03T11:26:00.000-07:00Hi mater, thanks for the compliment. I certainly h...Hi mater, thanks for the compliment. I certainly hope I'm competent...sometimes it feels like frantically trying to remember from one minute to the next where I'm at re. childrens' needs...daughter's nebulizer, boys' pajamas, teeth brushing...and not losing my temper. I'm used to the frantic pace; I think it comes from working outside the home, too. <BR/><BR/>Today I got everyone up, the boys (age 1) in their high chairs, daughter (age 4) in her seat, made scrambled eggs, cleaned up, got boys changed, daughter nebulized and tooth brushed, lots of recycling into the minivan, then continued cajoling daughter out of her dancing costume into her day clothes. Then boys in their jackets, in the van, out to the recycling center. Then a blessed stop at my folks' house where I had some team members to help corral and amuse the boys, and some coffee. Home, lunch, change, and nap for boys, enforced quiet time for daughter. This was all preceeded by a 5 a.m. up, exercise in the basement, tea, unload diswasher, prepare kitchen for onslaught. (Saturday's my single mom day, as husband teaches brass instrument music lessons all day.)<BR/><BR/>I know that sounds deadly dull, but my point is, when all you have to yourself is a few minutes with the dvd running and kids in playpens, getting dressed for comfort and something that makes you feel good is important. It's not frivolous. Yes, everything I wear these days is flat (shoes), machine washable (clothes) and non-revealing (no skirts or low necklines). But within those parameters, as long as I have to dress myself, why not make it something that visually pleases me? I've got on my old red three-quarter sleeve tshirt with a fuzzy applique in light blue that looks sort of like Indian filigree jewelry. The yuckiest old faded black knit pants (ack) and one of my favorite pairs of running shoes: Pearl Izumi Synchro Seeks from a few seasons back, grey mesh with lavender accents (a steal from Sierra Trading). I've decided that even though I'm not a real runner, that real running shoes are required for making it through a day like mine! Oh, and hair unwashed, my weekend watch (men's Timex with white face/black strap), and minimal jewelry (so as not to attract grabbing fingers. My glasses are temptation enough!). <BR/><BR/>Your shawl is beautiful. Do you have a simple dark button down shirt under? A wonderful, understated, dramatic backdrop for a show off piece. I am discovering scarves this year, with jackets, as layering pieces that function yet still make me feel semi-professional. I love also being able to throw them off when I'm inside or hot or whatever. Unfortunately, I'm lousy at tying scarves, and always have to resort to the loop-through muffler technique. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, on my campus, I'm a staff member, not faculty, so I don't rate in the hierarchy at all, and can comfortably slum along in jeans and tennies except for when I have a meeting. <BR/><BR/>sorry for the rambling and run-ons. I've got limited time here, what with stuffing daughter back in her bedroom periodically and hoping the guys don't wake.danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.com