tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post3163535324828357791..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: It's Over . . .and It's Started!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44428782572736035012012-01-08T08:45:03.359-08:002012-01-08T08:45:03.359-08:00Lisa: No wonder you wrote a long, difficult, and c...Lisa: No wonder you wrote a long, difficult, and contentious post and then spent hours answering comments -- you're avoiding taking down that tree! Seriously, though, it was a brave and fascinating piece of writing. And I'm sure the tree will take itself outside eventually . . . <br />Susan: Thanks for stopping by despite the busy-ness (and for the compliment!!. Take care. <br />Hostess: I think a holiday wreath spans well over January -- we need some cheer to last past Christmas! We've left the outdoor (non)floral arrangements in place until there are bulbs to fill their place, I suppose.<br />Duchesse: Ah, the galettes du roi -- we were once at Montebello for those. Fun! <br />Terri: We've had years when we were in Vanc'r for Christmas -- mainly to suit the kids, who hosted at their place or understood why we couldn't fit both them AND a tree in the apartment (less than 500 sq. ft!) Much appeal in the minimal clean-up required!<br />Haiku and Twitter -- a perfect match indeed!<br />Alison: I find gorgeous greenery indoors can make up for many architectural shortcomings (although not all!) -- glad to have you back.<br />Patricia: I have to admit that I, my colleagues AND our students all seem equally stunned to be back in classes so quickly (partly because of NY falling on Sunday). <br />As for the number of books on my list, I'm the first to admit I'm addicted to reading -- scarcely a day goes by that I'm not reading for at least a few minutes.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56926804452896997302012-01-06T22:46:47.961-08:002012-01-06T22:46:47.961-08:00We just took everything down today. I didn't r...We just took everything down today. I didn't realise you had to go back to work again so soon. Just had a look at your other blog - I can't believe that you did all the things you told us about on this blog AND read all those books!! I definitely have to make more time for reading this year. P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31898348731174799902012-01-06T04:50:13.987-08:002012-01-06T04:50:13.987-08:00My cases are half unpacked...
I do remember that s...My cases are half unpacked...<br />I do remember that sense of relief when the decorations came down. I would fill the house with bulbs to try and overcome the gaping hols like a tooth knocked out.<br />My current house is full to the brim with plants as Emin is very green fingered, sadly doors and radiators still hang off hinges though!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89045499019773402012-01-05T21:33:35.779-08:002012-01-05T21:33:35.779-08:00We never really decorated for Christmas this year....We never really decorated for Christmas this year...as two members of our immediate household spent their holiday in Montana. So, there has not been much to put away.<br /><br />I have discovered the world of haiku on Twitter. It's a perfect medium for that brief form of poetry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-46828456100654356472012-01-05T14:12:40.709-08:002012-01-05T14:12:40.709-08:00I'll read your booklist tomorrow and will savo...I'll read your booklist tomorrow and will savour it. Always get a tiny twinge when the house returns to normal after the holidays. Le Duc is baking a Galette des Rois, the last moment of the holidays.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44895765887454036902012-01-05T10:24:00.184-08:002012-01-05T10:24:00.184-08:00I don't really believe change is as good as a ...I don't really believe change is as good as a rest either!<br />Good on pater for getting on with those tedious chores, they tend to mount up quickly and can balloon before we know it.<br /><br />We have all Xmas decorations down except the wreath on the front door and it's very green so I'll keep it up a little longer.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33665511667802573752012-01-05T10:21:42.195-08:002012-01-05T10:21:42.195-08:00Mater, I'm still swamped, but wanted to pop by...Mater, I'm still swamped, but wanted to pop by and say I loved the Monday outfit, so pretty pairing the dress and jacket, and yes, we're also glad the tree is gone, the house put back in order. Frankly we were a little Christmased out!<br /><br />Off to catch up on LPC's post.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85549102992338829792012-01-05T07:39:35.419-08:002012-01-05T07:39:35.419-08:00No, unfortunately, my kids have gone back East and...No, unfortunately, my kids have gone back East and significant other off on business, so the cleanup is left to me. Including the tree to be dragged out across my living room rug. Son would have helped, but his paternal grandmother died, and he had to go back early for the memorial service. She was very old, and suffered from dementia, so at least there's not too much sadness on that account.<br /><br />Feeling sort of blue now following my blog post today. Thank you for chiming up. Boy, if they think that post went too far, they should read my earlier stuff when I was still incognito. Ha! But I just had to write it. <br /><br />Oh well, work awaits.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com