tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post7098176675911059699..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: A Bourgeois Heroine, That's Me!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60583006744181492692010-06-12T11:56:13.083-07:002010-06-12T11:56:13.083-07:00Yes, Tiffany - context -- the greener grass, righ...Yes, Tiffany - context -- the greener grass, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23116589100229343592010-06-11T18:29:59.658-07:002010-06-11T18:29:59.658-07:00I think your activities sound very glamorous ... n...I think your activities sound very glamorous ... next to mine, at least. Context is all?Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4707845531692063532010-06-10T06:54:43.533-07:002010-06-10T06:54:43.533-07:00Thanks, Alison! I have to say that from my perspec...Thanks, Alison! I have to say that from my perspective being able to stroll the high streets of London, take in a play or concert, and check out the fab galleries all seems v. glam to me -- all relative, no?<br />Duchesse: I caught myself one day feeling stressed because I had to fit in a grocery stop to pick up goodies to serve some GFs who were coming over for g&Ts, which were to be taken out on my deck while my wonderful cleaning lady performed her magic inside -- and the rushing for groceries was happening after my hair appointment -- I was complaining in the midst of this wealth of privileges! I did catch myself, thank goodness, and had a bit of a chuckle, but for that split second I was honestly feeling a bit aggrieved, poor me!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78790497746423732702010-06-09T16:04:54.903-07:002010-06-09T16:04:54.903-07:00Oops, left out an e- bourgeoise.Oops, left out an e- bourgeoise.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36818378360982756522010-06-09T16:04:07.101-07:002010-06-09T16:04:07.101-07:00You would earn an "e" b/c femme bourgois...You would earn an "e" b/c femme bourgoise. I often react with knee-jerk irritation when I hear people of privilege complaining, me included. A guy I used to work with said, "I wake up, I tickle my kids, I eat, I go to work: I've got it made; the rest is gravy."Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28025668602732061752010-06-09T06:38:45.542-07:002010-06-09T06:38:45.542-07:00I would take issue with your statement 'my iti...I would take issue with your statement 'my itinerary and activities are neither as glamorous nor as important' For me what we do is defined by context and to me your life style evokes much lifestyle envy. That you read with water lapping below your window is indeed most glamorous, especially compared to the sound of train tannoy annoucements that drift through my french windows. <br />I would also take issue with 'important' because whilst society continually undervalues educators we should not undervalue ourselves. It takes great skill to educate, one that is never appreciated until said pianist tries it!<br />If this blogging malarky has taught me something it is that there is glamour in all our lives much as there is sadness and loss. It just looks different from where we view it from.<br />That said I'm all for some 'bourgeois heroism'!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.com