tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5948054247666073265..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Notes on Marking, on Sparkly Festive at the Opera, and a Sunday Reviewmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73257358065884732302013-12-03T10:15:55.196-08:002013-12-03T10:15:55.196-08:00Thanks for the xoxox. . . sympathy always welcome!...Thanks for the xoxox. . . sympathy always welcome!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24352368357463364252013-12-03T09:04:04.441-08:002013-12-03T09:04:04.441-08:00Aw. You and the little one, sharing teeth problems...Aw. You and the little one, sharing teeth problems. :( xoxox.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6595434218938753642013-12-02T17:36:14.822-08:002013-12-02T17:36:14.822-08:00As I said to Patricia, it's nice to do at leas...As I said to Patricia, it's nice to do at least some of the Christmas shopping together, even if just at the planning stage. <br />Yikes! Watch out for those Duplo pieces -- they're killers on bare feet!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3202478780308664462013-12-02T17:35:12.100-08:002013-12-02T17:35:12.100-08:00It's nice to take that time off together to sh...It's nice to take that time off together to shop, isn't it? I enjoy doing some on my own, but I like to share part of the thinking and hunting -- and make a date out of it. (I actually ended up too tired and got Pater to make dinner for me in the apartment -- even more of a treat than eating out!)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11127055108347309142013-12-02T17:33:54.540-08:002013-12-02T17:33:54.540-08:00I like that attitude, and I think I'll channel...I like that attitude, and I think I'll channel some of it once I get my marking sorted. I can love it as well, if I get in the right frame of mind. And we have a Murchie's in Vanc'r as well, so yay to hot chocolate.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37104565575054250462013-12-02T17:33:02.729-08:002013-12-02T17:33:02.729-08:00It is rewarding -- so often it seems doubtful so I...It is rewarding -- so often it seems doubtful so I like to pay attention when good stuff happens. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28263546852876571352013-12-02T17:32:18.836-08:002013-12-02T17:32:18.836-08:00I'll be keen to hear what you think of Albert ...I'll be keen to hear what you think of Albert Herring -- and if you have opening seats for other operas in the season, perhaps we can meet.<br />I haven't thought seriously about shopping yet either -- better get to it soon!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10671441675579945532013-12-02T10:55:27.508-08:002013-12-02T10:55:27.508-08:00Yesterday afternoon Tim and I went Christmas shopp...Yesterday afternoon Tim and I went Christmas shopping together. We like to do that at least once during the Christmas season. We didn't purchase a lot, but had fun looking and thinking about what to give our children/grandchildren. Then home for a quiet evening. Saturday was less quiet as almost-3-year-old Miss A came for the afternoon and a sleepover while her parents went up to Chemainus theatre. Now I'm keeping my eyes open Duplo zoo animals and their keeper who were playing hide and seek and A can't remember where she hid them. <br /><br />Any teacher/professor would be pleased to receive validation. It's good to know that something of what you teach is being learned.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20479707998712728452013-12-02T07:13:40.375-08:002013-12-02T07:13:40.375-08:00Hi Mater, I'm especially interested these days...Hi Mater, I'm especially interested these days when you talk about your classes and students; I wonder if my son is taking on board 'aspects of research methodology and rhetorical strategies' that he has learned about in class - I hope so!<br /><br />My husband took Friday off so we could do some Christmas shopping, mostly for the boys. The rest will be done online, since family is all over the place. <br /><br />Hope you and Pater had a lovely dinner together!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56254907695633030652013-12-01T22:59:17.426-08:002013-12-01T22:59:17.426-08:00No shopping for me yet, aside from some Christmas ...No shopping for me yet, aside from some Christmas craft markets. That will change next weekend, when I will suit up and go downtown - something I love to do, when the lights are on, the stores open late and there is the promise of hot chocolate at Murchie's.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41997595191619745202013-12-01T20:57:43.309-08:002013-12-01T20:57:43.309-08:00It must be so rewarding when those seeds you'v...It must be so rewarding when those seeds you've planted take root. Toot that horn long and loud!! Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37484274790601699302013-12-01T20:34:43.688-08:002013-12-01T20:34:43.688-08:00I'm glad that you marked an excellent paper fi...I'm glad that you marked an excellent paper first. Although I returned reluctantly from my journeys, I am happy to have a chance to attend this opera. We traded our opening night seats for next Saturday's show. Your sweater and brocade pants are very elegant. I spent the afternoon with my daughter who I have not seen for two <br />months.Monsieur, daughter and I shared a healthy seafood dinner.I have bought fun gifts for great niece and nephew (aged 5 and 3) but I have not really thought about shopping yet.<br /> Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.com