tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5370454353660767820..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Friday Five -- Daybreak and Linksmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74519460152713806962016-03-06T10:21:26.136-08:002016-03-06T10:21:26.136-08:00I usually wake at 5. Odd, I never rose that early...I usually wake at 5. Odd, I never rose that early when I was working, but for a few years dawn was my sanctuary. Apparently my body and soul don't want to let go. Love your photographs.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29232357925138527562016-02-29T12:37:14.116-08:002016-02-29T12:37:14.116-08:00I've been having trouble getting comments to p...I've been having trouble getting comments to post, but am hoping this one goes through. Lovely, lovely colors! I especially like the softness of that last image, and the blurred waves. Another early riser here, love being up before the sun.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71501408680039625622016-02-29T09:31:30.136-08:002016-02-29T09:31:30.136-08:00Once again, I find your words encouraging and insi...Once again, I find your words encouraging and insightful..."when our immediate circle sometimes can't or doesn't do that..." I have read and re-read your comment. Thank you so very, very much. Yes, indeed, holding onto a smile. :-) charleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15991623158840668592016-02-28T13:55:08.451-08:002016-02-28T13:55:08.451-08:00Honesty and sympathy -- good qualities! No wonder ...Honesty and sympathy -- good qualities! No wonder you've been rewarded with a treat of a commute ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45489318070042371992016-02-28T13:48:29.069-08:002016-02-28T13:48:29.069-08:00Ugh! Insomnia is the worst! Do you stay in bed and...Ugh! Insomnia is the worst! Do you stay in bed and toss and turn, or is there a point at which you give in, get up, and go read or knit or whatever? It always seems that the harder you try to sleep, the less likely that it will happen, so I generally tend to get up and read, making up the lost zzzz's in a nap, if I can, the next afternoon. Of course, then I have to take care not to set up problems for the next night's sleep...<br />Hope you're all caught up by now, though, and that the weekend was a good one.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21106574285856612782016-02-28T13:42:34.851-08:002016-02-28T13:42:34.851-08:00Me too. There are some things I can do with my aft...Me too. There are some things I can do with my afternoon energies, but some things are only likely to happen if I do them early. I rarely run if it doesn't happen by 10 a.m.. . . and I have to say, I'd never run in Arizona, unless it happens to be below 20 (Celsius) when it's already light in the morning. Outside of that window, it probably wouldn't happen. I don't do heat well! Thanks for commenting that you enjoy the exercise reports -- I do wonder what works on the blog and what doesn't.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32763969196829308292016-02-28T13:39:47.685-08:002016-02-28T13:39:47.685-08:00It's true! I doubt I would ever have invested ...It's true! I doubt I would ever have invested as much time and interest in photography were it not for the blog (nor would I have been likely to bother learning the ins and outs of various social media platforms). And you're right -- getting to stretch beyond our immediate circle sometimes lets us bring out to play the various selves who are more shy to show themselves in front of those who tend to see us as we've always tended to be. Charlene's a great example.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41307828705014545762016-02-28T10:18:20.408-08:002016-02-28T10:18:20.408-08:00Err - full disclosure: I'm a part timer with o...Err - full disclosure: I'm a part timer with only one day a week in the lecture room, the rest of the time I work at home. And my route takes me over a long suspension bridge over a tidal estuary which offers the most spectacular views whatever the weather. So - whisper it - my commute's a bit of a treat. <br /><br />I have put in my time at draughty bus stops and in soul sapping queues of tail lights over the years so my sympathies are with those who are even now gearing themselves up for tomorrow morning. Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60295927943313245602016-02-28T03:16:34.682-08:002016-02-28T03:16:34.682-08:00Soooo envious Frances ...in a good way though :) ...Soooo envious Frances ...in a good way though :) definitely worth getting out of bed for. Your photos are beautiful and I can imagine how peaceful and still everything is at that time. Apart from perhaps the local wildlife.<br />I was the opposite to you last night ..couldn't get to sleep until around 5am ...so only a few hours sleep! Not sure why ....had a great day yesterday, a beautiful walk....some fun present shopping and felt full of energy all day. Unfortunately that feeling continued once I was in bed!<br />Hope you're having a good weekend.<br />RosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718521437964866609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2643460650725728502016-02-27T19:52:31.117-08:002016-02-27T19:52:31.117-08:00I, too, am an earlier morning riser. For me it is ...I, too, am an earlier morning riser. For me it is best to get all the "have to's" done first thing in the morning. Both you and Susan (High Heels in the Wilderness) have been great examples of physically moving no matter the weather. I really enjoy how both of you report back on your exercise schedules. I live in Arizona and try to get outside as much as possible but admittedly, July through September is pretty wicked hot.<br /> Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029895022186304294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84253908162997575822016-02-27T08:20:12.961-08:002016-02-27T08:20:12.961-08:00Those dawn shots are wonderful. I've been thin...Those dawn shots are wonderful. I've been thinking of buying myself a better camera, to be able to fiddle and experiment with photography, maybe even take a class. One of the wonderful things about blogging is how many doors it opens, doors that allow us to make such interesting connections with people we might otherwise never have met. With women of like minds and sometimes of unlike minds. Our daily "in person" conversation is so often utilitarian: what to make for supper, who will pick up the groceries, when is your appointment etc etc. Lovely to sit on a Saturday morning and "talk" to someone about their dreams... ala Charlene's comment and your reply.Thanks for the great links. Now I'm off to your book blog. Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50263589362542394932016-02-27T06:36:32.632-08:002016-02-27T06:36:32.632-08:00Oops, sorry. . . yes, true enough, many of you wit...Oops, sorry. . . yes, true enough, many of you with little time for skygazing in the morning. <br />My commute to work always put the sunrise behind my back -- my bedroom faces North-East, looking across the water to the coast of the mainland, and I had to cross our island to catch the ferry on the west side, then keep heading west to my campus on "the bigger island." A big perk of retirement, being able to linger with my cup of tea as day breaks. I'll think of you, driving to work . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43362981916117616802016-02-27T06:32:41.374-08:002016-02-27T06:32:41.374-08:00Thank YOU for the inspiration. and for popping in ...Thank YOU for the inspiration. and for popping in to say hello...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54039850334637799732016-02-27T06:32:15.060-08:002016-02-27T06:32:15.060-08:00Charlene, how exciting! (and welcome -- so glad yo...Charlene, how exciting! (and welcome -- so glad you found your way here). Very cool that you're taking steps to some big adventures in your life. This internet community provides us company in our dreams and interests when our immediate circle sometimes can't or doesn't do that (our near and dear ones support us in so many ways, reaffirming what they love in us, but sometimes it's tough for them to see the parts of us that need to stretch or to know how to help us do that).<br />You must keep us posted on this as you begin making plans for whatever path you end up on, even if you only take a few small steps along it at first. And keep that smile! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29663370010290150322016-02-27T06:27:12.792-08:002016-02-27T06:27:12.792-08:00Hope your move has gone smoothly by now, and you c...Hope your move has gone smoothly by now, and you can sleep a bit more restfully, a bit longer in the morning.<br />I haven't read Lamott's "Plan B," but her writing is so often both centering and inspiring. You have a good weekend as well!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-52320864121544498332016-02-27T06:24:29.431-08:002016-02-27T06:24:29.431-08:00Sunset is obviously quite wonderful as well, and n...Sunset is obviously quite wonderful as well, and not all of us are early-birds, so I'm happy to share my sunrises with you ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53711003965424149972016-02-27T00:32:13.443-08:002016-02-27T00:32:13.443-08:00Sunrise is a lovely time and makes me feel as thou...Sunrise is a lovely time and makes me feel as though I have the world to myself. Even when I'm driving along the motorway to work...Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15914025733295523842016-02-26T21:33:10.696-08:002016-02-26T21:33:10.696-08:00Well, what a nice surprise to find my blog on your...Well, what a nice surprise to find my blog on your blog. :) Thank you for the kind words and for the share. drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509808686782374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90553380164511273052016-02-26T21:32:01.774-08:002016-02-26T21:32:01.774-08:00Thank you for this post. I've only recently f...Thank you for this post. I've only recently found your blog and the NewYearNewDreams blog. Both of you are an encouragement and inspiration to travel solo this year. I, like Madame La-bas, love traveling but my husband does not. I dug out my expired passport and, today, sent it out for renewal. I also just sent an email to your artist friend, Alison, to find out more about her September classes in France. Thank you for this inspiration and information. Charlene<br />p/s smiling as I type and realize how many forward steps I am accomplishing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88113561591159051252016-02-26T12:26:07.159-08:002016-02-26T12:26:07.159-08:00Oh, I was awake at 4:30 this morning because I was...Oh, I was awake at 4:30 this morning because I was moving accommodation. At home, that early time is "me time". I enjoyed Drew Myron's writing. I just finished<br />"Plan B" by Anne Lamott and many of her essays had to do with acceptance of self and of others. Enjoy your weekend!Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84814933169525428752016-02-26T09:33:46.212-08:002016-02-26T09:33:46.212-08:00One of my favourite activities at the Adriatic is ...One of my favourite activities at the Adriatic is to stay late on the beach in the afternoon and to watch sunset.<br />I get up around 7 in the morning, so<br />nice to see what's going on during a daybreak ☺<br />Have a beautiful weekend<br />DottoresssAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com