tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5630302797646239945..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: I rush here, I rush there . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20297588841088894172009-10-26T11:43:45.861-07:002009-10-26T11:43:45.861-07:00Mater - I agree that Keanu can be a little wooden ...Mater - I agree that Keanu can be a little wooden at times, in fact, I think he's famous for this, but I just think he's cute!!! Yup, colour me shallow...! ;0) PatriciaPatricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90902007103108742042009-10-25T18:33:42.031-07:002009-10-25T18:33:42.031-07:00LPC: It's true; I recognize the perfection and...LPC: It's true; I recognize the perfection and good fortune in my life, but I reserve my right to malaise, anxiety, and angst!<br />Pseu: Yes, one must choose carefully . . . your clever phrasing about poets having an esteem for their work disproportionate to their own talent brings to mind those students I occasionally encounter who, having received a D or even an F on a paper, want to bring me their poetry to read so that I can see how "creative" they are . . .<br />Patricia: Hope you're on the mend. I haven't heard about Pippa Lee, but I really admire Robin Wright (used-to-be-Penn). Curious to know what it is about Keanu Reeves that you like -- he always seems close to wooden to me, which suits some roles . . . he was fine in My Own Private Idaho, for example, imho.<br />Tiffany: Oddly, I realize that I <b>am</b> finding the busy-ness energizing right now -- generally, I'm inclined to get a bit whiney, tired, with it all, but not at the moment.<br />PM: Oh, believe me, if you could see me biking through muddy dirt roads to catch the early ferry, wending my way down the boat ramp and wet slippery dock, glamour wouldn't be the first word that comes to mind. <br />As for the prep, altho' there are many, many things to dislike about teaching 3 sections of the same 1st-year Writing course, I've gotta like the single prep!<br />60/16: Yes, I can understand your pride -- she's a wonderful ambassador, really something special!<br />Duchesse: Should have known you'd be familiar with Duffy's work! I don't know that poem -- yet! it sounds like one to seek out. She read quite a few from The World's Wives -- very, very funny! I always envy/admire you for the time you spend with GFs -- my lifestyle makes that difficult for the moment (with Pater and I living in different cities through the week) and I really miss that.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9582664346226685122009-10-25T12:33:09.599-07:002009-10-25T12:33:09.599-07:00What a whirlwind! Carol Ann Duffy, wow! Do you kno...What a whirlwind! Carol Ann Duffy, wow! Do you know the poem that begins<br />"Not a red rose or a satin heart. I will give you an onion"? (Valentine). Made Le Duc a valentine with that poem on the front.<br /><br />Spent Sat aft. having lunch and at water spa (Body Blitz) with a GF and brunch today with another couple. Everyone rushing to get out in the mild weather before it turns really cold.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70356071665264390952009-10-25T11:08:51.358-07:002009-10-25T11:08:51.358-07:00I'm so gad that you had a wonderful time with ...I'm so gad that you had a wonderful time with our Poet Laureate. We are, understandably, very, very proud of her in the UK; she's a terrific poet and a great ambassador for poetry.60 Going On 16http://60goingon16.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73572302196744322762009-10-24T17:07:03.780-07:002009-10-24T17:07:03.780-07:00My goodness--when do you do your lesson plans? I ...My goodness--when do you do your lesson plans? I don't see any room! I love the thing you said about "with students loath to let me go because they are finally beginning to realize that their assignments might require some work, and, thus, some help"--so perfectly and so accurately expressed.<br /><br />Your days do sound so terribly full, but also so glamorous. The morning ferry and evening poetry reading go a long way there. I envy you both!Puttermeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15197963173046860661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48190041983533648992009-10-24T16:48:26.464-07:002009-10-24T16:48:26.464-07:00Wow, that makes me feel like my life is positively...Wow, that makes me feel like my life is positively calm at the moment. From the sounds of it, though, you're finding it all very energizing, which is the best time of busy there can be! How inspiring that reading sounds ...Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49939808341746675592009-10-24T14:08:54.055-07:002009-10-24T14:08:54.055-07:00Oops, make that The Private Lives of Pippa Lee!Oops, make that The Private Lives of Pippa Lee!Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3256324598675729012009-10-24T14:06:48.880-07:002009-10-24T14:06:48.880-07:00You always seem to pack so much into your days! I...You always seem to pack so much into your days! I have had a very slow week, mostly spent in bed with flu. Hubby is in Croatia on business so the boys have had to fend for themselves for a lot of the time. This evening, however, Number 2 Son and I went to the movies - he to see Cirque du Freak and I saw The Secret Lives of Pippa Lee - really, really good! Robin Wright is super, as is Maria Bello. Also, I just can't quit Keanu Reeves!!! (Ok, I know he's no Olivier or Guilgud, but still....) Hope you manage to relax for the rest of the weekend! PatriciaPatricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69176635097934572612009-10-24T09:53:29.337-07:002009-10-24T09:53:29.337-07:00Those sound like very full but satisfying days. H...Those sound like very full but satisfying days. How fabulous that poetry reading sounds! I can't remember the last time I attended one, but unless one knows what one is getting into, it's sometimes hard for us laypersons to separate the wheat from the chaff, if you know what I mean. I do remember attending one or two in my early 20's where the "poets" seemed to have an esteem for their own work disprortionate to their talent...Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84646480233564981832009-10-24T09:38:32.121-07:002009-10-24T09:38:32.121-07:00Sometimes your life sounds absolutely perfect to m...Sometimes your life sounds absolutely perfect to me. Not to deprive you, of course, of any right to feel anxiety, angst, or general malaise.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com