tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post6847950114541588680..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: of tunnels and lightmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22134929789110001882009-11-10T18:56:31.087-08:002009-11-10T18:56:31.087-08:00Thanks, 60/16! How great to know that a joydance i...Thanks, 60/16! How great to know that a joydance is being done in my name a continent and an ocean away!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53690878480300476212009-11-10T04:29:22.591-08:002009-11-10T04:29:22.591-08:00Just catching up after a brief sojourn in Scotland...Just catching up after a brief sojourn in Scotland and am doing small dance of joy on your behalf! How exciting and how well deserved. And wonderful photos too.60 Going On 16http://60goingon16.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40863439207676607682009-11-09T20:23:03.415-08:002009-11-09T20:23:03.415-08:00Absolutely, Alison -- we're very lucky in term...Absolutely, Alison -- we're very lucky in terms of time off, certainly, but we are restricted in when we can take holidays. And the rhythm of the work is challenging -- during term I can do very little else, can't eke time for dentist or mechanic or whatever because I have to be on campus -- no substitutes to cover for me.<br />And yes, I try to remember to get my shoulders away from my ears as well -- helps that I still go to Pilates twice a week to get reminded!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16174442596386177182009-11-09T02:22:58.680-08:002009-11-09T02:22:58.680-08:00I think time away from teaching is so utterly cruc...I think time away from teaching is so utterly crucial to those that teach. When I first started teaching it was a given that after 20 years teachers could take a paid year out to return to college. <br />Needless to say that is not the case now, yet I can't help thinking that if reinstated teaching here would improve. Instead I have managed to get a few weeks on a course at The Slade, which is better than nothing but only the tip of what I need right now. <br />I think it is difficult for non teachers to understand the concentrated intense bursts of activty we have to deal with in our proffesion, along with motivating very disillusioned students it is a very physically draining proffesion and unlike many others we never get to chose the time off we get given either.<br /><br />I am so pleased for you. I think the older we get the more we appreciate opportunities like you have.<br />I alaways have my ex-pilates teachers voice in my ear "drop the shoulders" and "navel to spine" when I am slumped over the computer banging out yet more assesment sheets!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21187854262655951832009-11-08T06:00:32.500-08:002009-11-08T06:00:32.500-08:00Girlcook: Thanks! and thanks for coming back to ac...Girlcook: Thanks! and thanks for coming back to actually read ;-)<br />Mardel: Thanks -- one thing maturity does bring is the knowledge that you can weather the storms, right?<br />Pseu: Yes, the red sky was truly the sailor's storm warning, as in the verse. But it was so gorgeous, like being in a bowl of beauty, really, enveloped . . . pretty non-stop soggy ever since, though. I'd happily send you some if I could!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83944280996547789502009-11-07T15:26:45.097-08:002009-11-07T15:26:45.097-08:00Hallelujah for your research leave! That must be ...Hallelujah for your research leave! That must be a huge relief.<br /><br />Those pictures are unbelievably gorgeous! Red sky at morning indeed. We could use a bit of that rain if there's any way to send it south. I hope you get a break soon, though. Days on end probably would be pretty tiresome.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8406621307361802122009-11-07T05:53:22.346-08:002009-11-07T05:53:22.346-08:00What fabulous news. Congratulations and what a br...What fabulous news. Congratulations and what a brilliant light to look forward to. And on the subject of light the photos are just gloriously inspiring.<br /><br />Good luck to you and pater in weathering the more immediate storms.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54028344921937505672009-11-06T23:26:46.389-08:002009-11-06T23:26:46.389-08:00wowowowowowowowow
Good job, and congrats.
You ar...wowowowowowowowow <br />Good job, and congrats. <br />You are going to be so happy! YAY!!!!!!<br />and YAYgirlcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291227884266644967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8974351175700832912009-11-06T20:51:50.693-08:002009-11-06T20:51:50.693-08:00thanks for those pics. looking forward to sundaythanks for those pics. looking forward to sundaygirlcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291227884266644967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6820088294425451962009-11-06T17:05:26.849-08:002009-11-06T17:05:26.849-08:00Yes, Lesley, it's going to be wonderful!
Thank...Yes, Lesley, it's going to be wonderful!<br />Thanks, LPC, finger-crossing luck always useful round here.<br />Karina: Can never think of that phrase-- "pure bliss" without thinking of our mutual friend and my comps-studying!<br />Metscan: You must have such fortitude of spirit living in such a climate! I'll wish some light your way . . .<br />Duchesse: Thanks so much (and I knew what you meant right away, of course, no need for the typo correction) -- and yes, I really should book many massages . . .<br />Miss C: I agree that even without the Research Leave, our less-scheduled summers, Christmas break, etc., are pretty enviable (just wish that the folks envying would realize the evenings and weekends I work through term). I really should try to work knitting and research together -- thanks for the suggestion ;-)<br />Tiffany: Teeth-gritting times indeed -- my dentist is always quick to tell me when I've been through stressful times -- I'm a real tooth-grinder. And now it makes such a difference knowing what I have to look forward to.<br />Patricia: Thanks! I'm feeling really happy about this, for sure.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24857224760307061012009-11-06T15:49:54.133-08:002009-11-06T15:49:54.133-08:00Sorry you are going through a wearying time right ...Sorry you are going through a wearying time right now, but congratulations on your Research Leave - the light at the end of the tunnel!Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73325037723405191232009-11-06T15:03:41.842-08:002009-11-06T15:03:41.842-08:00Great news about your research leave! Sounds like ...Great news about your research leave! Sounds like you and Pater both have a lot on your plates - but you'll get through it, even if you have to grit your teeth at times. Just keep thinking of January 2011!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70912665779442764652009-11-06T14:18:19.085-08:002009-11-06T14:18:19.085-08:00Congrats on your leave! How delicious to consider ...Congrats on your leave! How delicious to consider the possibilities before you. When I was on PEI for a month this summer, there was an exquisite relief every Saturday, as I'd see the other cottagers load up their cars and drive off, for I knew that I had three entire weeks ahead (which seemed like a lifetime, at that time!). Enjoy your research project(s); hope one includes knitting!Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89693178812859040742009-11-06T12:17:45.246-08:002009-11-06T12:17:45.246-08:00Dammit that was supposed to be "YOUR gifts&qu...Dammit that was supposed to be "YOUR gifts",Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10422987819955078542009-11-06T12:17:12.203-08:002009-11-06T12:17:12.203-08:00What thrilling news and acknowledgment of you gift...What thrilling news and acknowledgment of you gifts. Huge, just huge. Congratuations.<br /><br />In the immediate, book more massages. <br /><br />And bon courage to Pater, pater of a resilient, hardworking, versatile family. They had to get it from you two!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28837554180954387112009-11-06T11:42:15.303-08:002009-11-06T11:42:15.303-08:00So happy about the news! Just try to survive the f...So happy about the news! Just try to survive the few weeks till Christmas. And then enjoy the holidays. We got our first snow on Thursday and I´m not liking it a bit. Luckily it turned to rain and hopefully all the snow will melt away.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49870661160470368602009-11-06T11:15:58.156-08:002009-11-06T11:15:58.156-08:00Wonderful news about the research leave! Sounds l...Wonderful news about the research leave! Sounds like pure bliss!<br /><br />KarinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58831527025230755142009-11-06T09:29:50.404-08:002009-11-06T09:29:50.404-08:00Congratulations on your research leave. And crossi...Congratulations on your research leave. And crossing my fingers for similar luck on all careerish challenges.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6726214559898930572009-11-06T08:38:33.676-08:002009-11-06T08:38:33.676-08:00Six whole months - what a wonderful light at the e...Six whole months - what a wonderful light at the end of the tunnel!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.com