tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post3323772918762327220..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Away . . . and Backmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32345110459820874402012-07-18T16:49:39.385-07:002012-07-18T16:49:39.385-07:00It so often does for me, at the end of term, altho...It so often does for me, at the end of term, although more often that happens in December. I'm so sorry you're battling a nasty bug right now -- hope you recover while you're still on holiday.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55936409869499970442012-07-18T16:48:33.591-07:002012-07-18T16:48:33.591-07:00Thanks for this perspective, Marsha. I'm so re...Thanks for this perspective, Marsha. I'm so relieved that I've got to this point before it's too late. She just seems like a tiny precious person now, ridiculous to hold grudges against, and that allows me to see what I couldn't, previously. Lovely to think this sight might get sharper yet in years to come.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74473983829380892532012-07-18T15:06:01.310-07:002012-07-18T15:06:01.310-07:00Glad you paper was well received - and I hope you ...Glad you paper was well received - and I hope you feel better soon. That physical collapse thingy always happens at the end of term, doesn't it? I've had a horrible virus for two weeks now, and all I want to do is enjoy my holiday!That's Not My Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052973075052114955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33517763929853340732012-07-18T11:13:16.479-07:002012-07-18T11:13:16.479-07:00Your strategy of layering memories is commendable,...Your strategy of layering memories is commendable, and I can testify that you will be glad of it. In my experience, such a practice continues to make it possible for me to know my mother better, even ten years after her death.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035642478179187618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17209048847749358872012-07-18T09:33:43.480-07:002012-07-18T09:33:43.480-07:00It is interesting, in a sad/poignant way, and I mu...It is interesting, in a sad/poignant way, and I must admit I wonder sometimes if I'd make the trade.<br />And yes, a gin and tonic sounds absolutely perfect, thanks.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84489249305419044472012-07-18T09:32:37.716-07:002012-07-18T09:32:37.716-07:00zzzz . . .zzzz . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89353676613928730672012-07-18T09:32:03.295-07:002012-07-18T09:32:03.295-07:00The conference (indeed, all the scholarship around...The conference (indeed, all the scholarship around Whedon -- and, of course, his works themselves) was fascinating fun. As is so much of popular culture!<br />And yes, so lucky! And restoration is happening, thanks.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8445525672437152322012-07-17T19:50:41.706-07:002012-07-17T19:50:41.706-07:00How interesting that your mother has this almost k...How interesting that your mother has this almost kinesthetic 'memory'. My own mother's challenges are quite the opposite--she's sharper than her own children, but simply can't get around. Take good care of yourself. Can I bring you a gin and tonic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38798092873634096972012-07-17T18:46:29.671-07:002012-07-17T18:46:29.671-07:00Sleep well, Mater, sleep well.Sleep well, Mater, sleep well.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21574044555252454222012-07-17T17:08:09.356-07:002012-07-17T17:08:09.356-07:00I had to look up Josh Whedon and Slayage. Sounds f...I had to look up Josh Whedon and Slayage. Sounds fascinating.<br /><br />I'm so glad there are unspoiled places in the midst of great cities where birds sing and flowers grow. Aren't we lucky to live in this corner of the world?<br /><br />I hope you find the gentle comfort of your hammock and this beautiful weather utterly restorative.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6969858313514466802012-07-17T16:17:05.686-07:002012-07-17T16:17:05.686-07:00Isn't that a fantastic focus for a conference?...Isn't that a fantastic focus for a conference? Are you a Whedon fan at all? And do you ever get out to the wilds of Burnaby -- that walking trail is brilliant, nestled in the urban as it is.<br />Curious to know what your hammock will look like, the urban version -- perhaps a blogpost there?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58093969856325054662012-07-17T14:54:11.783-07:002012-07-17T14:54:11.783-07:00Congratulations on giving your paper. I had to loo...Congratulations on giving your paper. I had to look up Slayage and was delighted by the topic. The lake seems like the perfect pre-restorative. Now that the sunshine has decided to stay a while I am imagining you swaying in your lovely hammock with a glass of something cold with an umbrella in it, maybe a good book, and a sketch pad? And a popsicle? Wonderful. The noise of the city can be as grinding and relentless at times as it can be energizing and thrilling. I need to find my own hammock substitute here. Cheers!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.com