tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1498738874510013081..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: The Eleventh Hour . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8090422777286999082012-02-03T07:51:29.541-08:002012-02-03T07:51:29.541-08:00;-);-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7992773326904451482012-02-03T07:51:18.465-08:002012-02-03T07:51:18.465-08:00Maria, thanks for visiting and commenting. Yes, I ...Maria, thanks for visiting and commenting. Yes, I enjoyed The Cat's Table. I've read many other Ondaatje books -- all of his novels, I think, and much of his poetry. You might have seen the film The English Patient, which was based on his novel by the same name.<br />And yes, it's very helpful to have good interviews and reviews as guides to good books, new authors -- Ondaatje's work always seems to me to build on an impressive body of research.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22066605875779823962012-01-31T18:41:26.719-08:002012-01-31T18:41:26.719-08:00Regarding Facebook, I definitely understand.Regarding Facebook, I definitely understand.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26087112638801914092012-01-31T16:20:56.819-08:002012-01-31T16:20:56.819-08:00I've just started reading 'The Cats Table&...I've just started reading 'The Cats Table' by Michael Ondaatjes, what did you think of the book? did you enjoy it? I hear it's one of the must read books and that Michael is one of a few authors nominated for an award.<br />I heard Michael Ondaatjes talk to Elaine Charles on her radio station 'The Book Report'/bookreportradio.com, where I hear he has written 13 poetry books. That's impressive.<br />I like to hear more about a book and the author before I buy it so it's great to read the book reviews and radio review to hear what kind of research the author did for the book.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247592654557977211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6641143397585514002012-01-30T19:04:53.290-08:002012-01-30T19:04:53.290-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54744263995135837452012-01-30T18:42:23.843-08:002012-01-30T18:42:23.843-08:00Alison: Ooh, I can't wait to find out some new...Alison: Ooh, I can't wait to find out some new details.<br />Blue Jeans Girl: I certainly can't imagine letting my own kids do the trip at 14, but it was a wonderful chance to meet those English relatives. Thanks for being a good sport about being tagged -- I'm looking forward to learning more about you.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57437638928493785172012-01-30T18:32:25.025-08:002012-01-30T18:32:25.025-08:00I don't know what I would have done if my peop...I don't know what I would have done if my people weren't there to pick me up at the airport! You were a very brave, resourceful 14 year old. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your lists and getting to know you better. I'm planning on participating in this, my first meme!Blue Jeans Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858953019770042456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18605478661746849962012-01-30T03:52:01.054-08:002012-01-30T03:52:01.054-08:00I love lists, so thank you for this one which is w...I love lists, so thank you for this one which is wonderfully navel gazing and right up my street. <br />Given the choice between making lists and entering data this meme will win every time!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88925844983548894712012-01-29T18:40:36.069-08:002012-01-29T18:40:36.069-08:00Terri: And it was better the second time around, r...Terri: And it was better the second time around, right? (altho' the juggling was tough!)<br />Lorrie: I can already tell your 11 Random Things will be worth waiting for!<br />Susan T: There are a few reminiscences on this blog but otherwise, no. Someday, perhaps, when I'm retired. . . <br />Raquelita: I've only written one Buffy article but had a proposal accepted for Slayage so will be writing another one. As for FB, not weird at all, but for now I've been restricting it to people I've met IRL, just because I have so much family stuff on it. Strangely, it's probably my most guarded Social Media site, so far, at least.<br />Lesley: I'm really looking forward to the visit -- and many glasses of Bordeaux! Hope I'll convince you to watch Buffy (the first 2-3 seasons are not always convincing, but really picks up after that)<br />Lisa: Interesting comment -- I sometimes think that instead of worrying so much about "Recruiting" young students into humanities, there must be so many older folks keen to have a chance to talk ideas with others. I loved coming to seminars in my late 30s and through my 40s. <br />Duchesse: Yes, it was a rather exhausting meme, but it seems to have teased out many little corners of my life. Glad you liked it, thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35520632744425459142012-01-29T16:18:11.888-08:002012-01-29T16:18:11.888-08:00Family, traveling at only 14; first sighting of Pa...Family, traveling at only 14; first sighting of Pater... lovely reminiscences.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79115326051203528482012-01-29T15:39:59.088-08:002012-01-29T15:39:59.088-08:00So much here I didn't know. In some ways I env...So much here I didn't know. In some ways I envy you your late finish on the academic front. I graduated college at 21 - and ever since, literature has been like a secret I keep. If that makes any sense at all.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36392238155171026252012-01-28T15:44:02.264-08:002012-01-28T15:44:02.264-08:00There are so many interesting things here. I look ...There are so many interesting things here. I look forward to talking with you about some of them, perhaps not in a château on the Mediterranean but in a little house in the Sud-Ouest. (Would you believe ethat I have never seen Buffy? Not a single episode)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84391285490519263112012-01-28T15:41:57.313-08:002012-01-28T15:41:57.313-08:00I loved reading these and learning more about you....I loved reading these and learning more about you. I really enjoy making risotto myself, and I usually do it about once a month. It's also one of my favorite things to eat.<br /><br />I would love to read the pieces you've written on Buffy and Angel! (Would it be weird for us to be Facebook friends?)Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84753401908387672062012-01-28T15:21:40.145-08:002012-01-28T15:21:40.145-08:00Mater, I had no idea you grew up in a family with ...Mater, I had no idea you grew up in a family with eleven siblings. You mentioned it being a large family, but I didn't realize you meant twelve children. Have you ever written about your experience growing up in your family? I'd love to read your memoir pieces if you ever thought of doing that.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10872593857277910612012-01-28T15:19:01.050-08:002012-01-28T15:19:01.050-08:00I'll take you up on the meme, but won't ge...I'll take you up on the meme, but won't get to it until later. I learned a lot of interesting things about you, Mater, and look forward to reading the others' postings as well.<br /><br /> I have 56 first cousins - not a Catholic family, but a Mennonite one. Some are younger than my own children. But maybe I should save that for one of my own random things.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8151999872211103642012-01-28T14:09:55.969-08:002012-01-28T14:09:55.969-08:00I had not known most of this information. One thi...I had not known most of this information. One thing we share is dropping out of college mid way through...and taking our time about getting back into the academic life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61143824040066775322012-01-28T13:52:36.169-08:002012-01-28T13:52:36.169-08:00K, I've been a perpetual student, taking cours...K, I've been a perpetual student, taking courses all through my kids'childhood. I finished my ARCT Piano performance diploma (from the Toronto Coservatory) by the time my 3rd was born and then I started correspondence courses until we moved. Once my youngest was in kindergarten I started classes again and have been in a classroom ever since.<br />Double first cousins, as I guessed, then confirmed with the help of Google, are those that result from siblings marrying siblings. Right, Pondisde?<br />AND if anyone can tell me why the Reply threaded comments feature is not working on my blog, please jump in and help.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80927604526915572762012-01-28T12:35:53.783-08:002012-01-28T12:35:53.783-08:00Awesome! I loved reading Ray's also. And it fa...Awesome! I loved reading Ray's also. And it fascinates me that you have embarked on a life of academia after raising a family. After raising 4 kids, I'd probably never want to see homework again :-)<br /><br />Sorry to be stupid, but what are double first cousins?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18855972277015428632012-01-28T11:04:28.622-08:002012-01-28T11:04:28.622-08:00Pondside, Whew! You're telling me it was a lot...Pondside, Whew! You're telling me it was a lot for a Saturday -- took forever to write it, so I'm so pleased you took the trouble to say you enjoyed it. Double first cousins! and an impressive total of 53 1st cousins overall. I'm thinking perhaps you'd like to take on the 11 Random Things meme challenge. If you decide to, let me know so I could link to you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6489833168832854382012-01-28T10:51:28.619-08:002012-01-28T10:51:28.619-08:00Well, that was a lot for a Saturday morning, but I...Well, that was a lot for a Saturday morning, but I truly enjoyed all of it.<br />I have 53 first cousins - four of them are double firsts. Another Catholic-raised here.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com