tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post7167816686404676667..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Short and Sweet, just one Morning materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24984028085937752132015-08-03T16:53:07.661-07:002015-08-03T16:53:07.661-07:00That was my first (happier) impression too! Still ...That was my first (happier) impression too! Still prefer it although up close and personal they're wider. Giant Popsicles, though, even better!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45616378990752248612015-08-03T16:51:51.808-07:002015-08-03T16:51:51.808-07:00Instagram has influenced me, and the availability ...Instagram has influenced me, and the availability of BlogGo (and there may be other good phone apps as well. I also like Blogsy on my iPad mini... They all have limitations but I'm deciding the trade-off is worthwhile.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40980368539922237042015-08-03T16:46:57.441-07:002015-08-03T16:46:57.441-07:00I truly was, Mary😉 with my iPhone and an app call...I truly was, Mary😉 with my iPhone and an app called BlogGo. Some limitations but it's pretty efficient for a short post.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47795316750690352172015-08-03T16:45:40.881-07:002015-08-03T16:45:40.881-07:00What's Wednesday or Thursday like for you? Ema...What's Wednesday or Thursday like for you? Email to make a pie date!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51370406323935166732015-08-03T16:44:49.556-07:002015-08-03T16:44:49.556-07:00I've been impressed to see the garden work you...I've been impressed to see the garden work you're doing. Definitely time for a day off! I had no idea Season 3 of The Last Tango had begun. I'll be lining up a binge session soon! Thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1799879646136557062015-08-03T16:39:31.799-07:002015-08-03T16:39:31.799-07:00Popsicle sticks!Popsicle sticks!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16361639602122196492015-08-03T08:41:16.705-07:002015-08-03T08:41:16.705-07:00... which reminds me to get my own mobile blogging...... which reminds me to get my own mobile blogging sorted out! (loved the post )pomomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338550638937829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1943735147243985482015-08-03T08:25:41.613-07:002015-08-03T08:25:41.613-07:00Love this post. I too have been so busy that I ha...Love this post. I too have been so busy that I haven't taken time for myself to explore. It seems I am really all over the place at the moment, and those leisurely times of exploration fill a gap and meet a need that I seem to have been neglecting. Apologies for my randomness.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62536681777518910602015-08-03T08:23:05.464-07:002015-08-03T08:23:05.464-07:00I haven't done any wandering like that recentl...I haven't done any wandering like that recently. And why not? Perhaps you have kicked me into action.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71277376654938807302015-08-03T03:01:22.404-07:002015-08-03T03:01:22.404-07:00Were you really blogging from the cinema? Lol Mary...Were you really blogging from the cinema? Lol MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2811411590813468142015-08-02T17:52:33.538-07:002015-08-02T17:52:33.538-07:00I don't remember visiting St. Nectarine but I ...I don't remember visiting St. Nectarine but I love the cheese. I haven't wandered Kerrisdale for years. I suppose Hills is still there, at least.<br />We saw a great show about Man Ray at UBCs Museum of Anthropology a few years ago... I'll have to search out that catalogue.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90153872788705383692015-08-02T17:50:10.858-07:002015-08-02T17:50:10.858-07:00So true that it's having a steady someone of m...So true that it's having a steady someone of my own which makes being on my own a luxury. Also true that the same commute or even an errand that might seem a drudgery to many can be a lovely respite when you're solo for a change and yes, the movie was fun!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24829099109179106892015-08-02T17:46:25.140-07:002015-08-02T17:46:25.140-07:00Oh, that sounds heavenly. I love the anonymity of ...Oh, that sounds heavenly. I love the anonymity of a day in London, something I remember really recognizing when I first visited it in my teens.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50469783278977799582015-08-02T17:43:55.359-07:002015-08-02T17:43:55.359-07:00I think it's so important to, as you say, feel...I think it's so important to, as you say, feel peaceful and happy with yourself. Bet you enjoyed those 3 days to yourself at the seashore!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57804422464384744372015-08-02T12:41:00.464-07:002015-08-02T12:41:00.464-07:00Ooooh, I know where you went for coffee. Mmm. I we...Ooooh, I know where you went for coffee. Mmm. I went there with Sylvia of 40-plus style when she was in town. Have you tried their chocolate eclairs? Warning: Stay away from them!!! <br />It's wonderful that you had a morning to meander on your own. If you are up for it, sometime let's have that pie at Acme...or perhaps a chocolate eclair? Ack!<br />Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63764956934832399152015-08-02T08:39:16.672-07:002015-08-02T08:39:16.672-07:00I have been so busy transforming our garden that I...I have been so busy transforming our garden that I need to take a day off. Your morning sounds so wonderful! Right now as I peruse your posts I am sipping a bowl of espresso with frothy skimmed milk...a little luxury goes a long way! <br />Have you been watching season 3 of The Last Tango in Halifax? hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60817422260925965192015-08-02T07:35:35.695-07:002015-08-02T07:35:35.695-07:00Wandering Kerrisdale as Monsieur played on a stree...Wandering Kerrisdale as Monsieur played on a street corner at 41st and Yew. It was so hot and many of the old-time shops are gone. Hager Books and Buchan Stationery are favourites. I bought some Saint-Nectaire cheese from a cheesemonger. <br />Did you visit St. Nectaire when you were in the Auvergne? I'm reading a book about Man Ray in 20's Paris. A small salad and a glass of Pinot gris transported me to the Marais.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22712653090371504662015-08-02T02:16:27.672-07:002015-08-02T02:16:27.672-07:00Time alone without anyone to consider is a great l...Time alone without anyone to consider is a great luxury for those of us who are lucky enough to have someone or ones to consider the rest of the time. Even a train journey counts as long as I have a seat and those children are nothing to do with me ... Coffee and cake in the sun is the ultimate treat. <br /><br />Hope the film was good Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56864451554411539072015-08-02T00:11:44.926-07:002015-08-02T00:11:44.926-07:00Wandering alone...did it last Sunday in London. P...Wandering alone...did it last Sunday in London. Pouring, pouring rain....Whitechapel...Spitalfields....perfect. Nobody to talk to, nobody to consider, stopped when really hungry and time to dry off. Sunday evening...City of London...semi-deserted streets....ancient churches....<br />It really doesn't get much better than that.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784336429060492455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90302858068842079432015-08-01T22:43:17.850-07:002015-08-01T22:43:17.850-07:00I really enjoy to have mornings like that for myse...I really enjoy to have mornings like that for myself,sitting,drinking coffee,watching people,especially when I'm abroad !<br />I find them interesting,amusing,get some inspirations! I need them from time to time! It is so good when you feel peacefull and happy with yourself<br />I was alone here on Adriatic for first 3 days!<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com