tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4550601755052558459..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Pathways to Perspective . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36827366078863962482012-01-17T11:38:18.656-08:002012-01-17T11:38:18.656-08:00Kathy, I have both an early Kobo (non-touch-screen...Kathy, I have both an early Kobo (non-touch-screen) Reader AND the Kobo Vox (the Tablet). I love the lightness of the first-gen although the pad for manipulating pages, etc. isn't as lovable. The Vox is a bit heavier but still easy to pop in a bag. . . doesn't seem to stay charged as long. Handy to have e-mail, web functions, etc.<br />As for other ereaders, I have an idiosyncratic nationalism, inconsistent, that had my sticking with the Kobo from the start even though Chapters/Indigo is pretty big box -- now Kobo's on its own, still with a big Canada component in my understanding. Mostly, though, I got mine because my daughter wanted one for Christmas 2010 and I picked up what she wanted. . . then followed suit for myselfmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45965324629334077482012-01-17T11:07:42.394-08:002012-01-17T11:07:42.394-08:00How do you like your Kobo Reader? Did you look at...How do you like your Kobo Reader? Did you look at any of the other ereaders?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810649000858958112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34185832177409909272012-01-16T16:19:01.807-08:002012-01-16T16:19:01.807-08:00And Duchesse, thanks for naming a yoga position af...And Duchesse, thanks for naming a yoga position after my granddaughter. We're honoured! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61691246635383804342012-01-16T16:17:27.696-08:002012-01-16T16:17:27.696-08:00Seems that our partners play a large part in keepi...Seems that our partners play a large part in keeping us sane! Cats, dogs, Netflix -- we haven't subscribed yet, but DVDs, which I didn't mention in my post, definitely help me chill. . . And so many of us list running, walking, cycling, yoga. . . Good food and wine as avenues to enjoying our sensuality. Creating by sewing, knitting, writing, blogging. Reading -- to ourselves and to our little people (How is it that I get calmed, rather than irritated, by being asked to read a Children's Book for the 7th time in a weekend?!) And those little people themselves. The outdoors, whether we're out in it or just looking at it onscreen or through a window. And it doesn't have to be an open/rural vista -- TNMA makes me envious when she talks about wandering London's cityscapes. I can lose myself and my stresses in a city's distractions.<br />Thanks, all of you, for reminding me of what's important, and how to chill. Let's aim at a copacetic week ahead!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56355439522949619752012-01-16T11:30:49.127-08:002012-01-16T11:30:49.127-08:00(My comments are not posting- ?) My balancing stra...(My comments are not posting- ?) My balancing strategies are the same as yours (and I can always justify a custard brioche!), plus and especially, yoga. Though after years of classes I still can't sit in the position formerly called virasana, which I shall now call Nolasana.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69433664622812737232012-01-16T11:01:20.962-08:002012-01-16T11:01:20.962-08:00Walking, cycling, being outdoors keep me sane. Tho...Walking, cycling, being outdoors keep me sane. Though the landscape in London isn't quite as scenic as yours!That's Not My Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052973075052114955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61699300503633522642012-01-16T09:15:40.730-08:002012-01-16T09:15:40.730-08:00Taking moments of time to escape from duty are wha...Taking moments of time to escape from duty are what keeps me sane. Reading (I'm currently on a very light diet of Kate Morton), walking, and conversations with my husband would be on my list. Oh, and time with my adorable 13 month old granddaughter. I love watching her interact with her environment.<br /><br />I like the way you pegged me as a process knitter - great description. Perhaps if I improve I'll enjoy the product more.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-400509532667205132012-01-16T03:56:00.335-08:002012-01-16T03:56:00.335-08:00It was such a beautiful morning on Saturday I actu...It was such a beautiful morning on Saturday I actually wanted to walk the dog; sadly I had to be elsewhere and hoped I could achieve the same frosty morning walk on Sunday. Sadly Leyla hijacked the peace, but like you no matter how much I have to do, I always make sure I have a few brief moments to myself, just to breathe.<br />The cute conference call reminds me of my girls who whilst my mother worked liked nothing better than sitting at the receptionists desk and playing at 'office' give a child a wheelie chair, a phone and keyboard and they are in heaven!<br />P.S <br />Glad you liked the paintings, they look better online, or maybe I just needed to put some distance between me and they.indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81217454499013140762012-01-15T22:06:24.597-08:002012-01-15T22:06:24.597-08:00Reading to my grandson helps slow my pace.Reading to my grandson helps slow my pace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56490586027956139652012-01-15T19:09:33.693-08:002012-01-15T19:09:33.693-08:00Being in nature (and viewing your pictures is almo...Being in nature (and viewing your pictures is almost as good), DH and dear dogs, old and new friends, a good book, a good movie and good cup of coffee.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40753627919430132852012-01-15T16:44:24.473-08:002012-01-15T16:44:24.473-08:00Well, I use the term "sane" loosely :-) ...Well, I use the term "sane" loosely :-) Being a sensualist, I have so many chances to enjoy small things: food and drink (especially), movement, sun (when it happens) and using my mind to do creative things. Life is very busy, but there are so many opportunities to enjoy.<br /><br />PS: I love your pics.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-14449268896617388082012-01-15T14:46:10.304-08:002012-01-15T14:46:10.304-08:00I knew there was a reason I decided to take a brea...I knew there was a reason I decided to take a break from class prep to catch up on your blog!<br /><br />Things that keep me sane: running, making dinner with M. on the evenings I don't teach late and eating it together, watching my dog act like a crazy fool, and episodes of favorite shows on Netflix.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21259247650767235572012-01-15T10:45:50.741-08:002012-01-15T10:45:50.741-08:00My husband and our cat Pepper...and some quiet mom...My husband and our cat Pepper...and some quiet moments of reflection while walking outside in the neighbourhood.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56286430857197887562012-01-15T10:39:11.214-08:002012-01-15T10:39:11.214-08:00Ditto. My man.
Nola is so cute making that busin...Ditto. My man. <br /><br />Nola is so cute making that business call!Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57449203175377859042012-01-15T09:58:31.137-08:002012-01-15T09:58:31.137-08:00My man, in all honesty, home from his travels and ...My man, in all honesty, home from his travels and quite adorable.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com