tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8104506346802237873..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Monday, Looking Forward, Looking Back . . . with sketches. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74043549247323033452019-10-12T10:27:54.614-07:002019-10-12T10:27:54.614-07:00Lisa: I like this idea of a personal weekend. My p...Lisa: I like this idea of a personal weekend. My problem tends to be that I keep forgetting that activities I enjoy (especially if they're social) tire me as much as what I once called "work"<br />Susan: That's so kind of you to say about my sketches, thanks! <br />I'd say that given how productive you still are -- your blogging and social media profile in general -- the structure established throughout a career working in a corporate environment probably serves you very well. Not so much the Sunday evening anxiety perhaps. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28461404768259543372019-10-08T18:03:53.071-07:002019-10-08T18:03:53.071-07:00Frances, there's such a charming, appealing qu...Frances, there's such a charming, appealing quality to your sketches that always makes me smile. #1 feels the most "in the moment," but #3 with the comments is really fun too.<br /><br />I hear you about Mondays. I still haven't completely let go of "work mode," tending to get up and dive right in. I still tend to feel the habitual Sunday evening anxiety (?) letdown (?) . I'm wondering if this will ease up to some degree once Doug retires? Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3391151819980982542019-10-08T10:03:28.150-07:002019-10-08T10:03:28.150-07:00I have found it good to at least try and schedule ...I have found it good to at least try and schedule a "personal weekend" if you will, during the week. Especially since my husband is still working. And looking back, I mean, that's the true luxury of retirement I think. Reflection, and recreation. Lisahttp://amidprivilege.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50086308586049732612019-10-08T09:16:35.028-07:002019-10-08T09:16:35.028-07:00Taste: Thanks! Yes, I think that's key, to try...Taste: Thanks! Yes, I think that's key, to try it differently. For me, it's generally scooping up from the past what i see from my current perspective, so it's inevitably different.<br />Barbara/Ripples: You have a 2CV and you've had it for 30 years!! Marvellous! So cool! Very nice image of the past, moving forward ;-)<br />Georgia: Yes! So tiring! My French class finishes at 8:30, so by the time I've walked home, it's lights-out. The Italian's a bit trickier, finishing at noon, but then . . . perfect timing for lunch followed by a nap, right?<br />Ali: I wondered if you were heading back -- we really want to get our travels onto a fall schedule again -- a splendid time to be there. Enjoy!<br />Linda: I think there's been a resurgence of interest in kettle bells, although somehow I've managed never to heft a single one. You're very fortunate to have excellent Pilates nearby -- I loved the (Reformer) classes I did, twice-weekly, for about 10 years and if I could find their like here in the city I think I'd take them up again -- except that the prices for classes in the city are shocking! (Your hill climb looked amazing!<br />Ceri: Aw, thanks. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84435166193076109752019-10-08T06:04:44.054-07:002019-10-08T06:04:44.054-07:00I'd be delighted to have any and all of your 2...I'd be delighted to have any and all of your 2CVs in my (hypothetical) sketch book...Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70304344974333910332019-10-08T00:34:03.343-07:002019-10-08T00:34:03.343-07:00Phew, so much to think about in this post. I'...Phew, so much to think about in this post. I'm off to climb a hill just now, and will think about it on the way. Just to say tho - that linguistic stretching is tiring but feels SOOOO good and I miss it so much here in the country. Stretching classes would also be good - again one of the perks of city life, to have this nuanced range of classes. In a bit of a 1970-2000 time warp here - 'keep fit' and kettle bells are on offer, (but not taken up by me!) but I have sourced excellent Pilates. But stretching sounds so....finely tuned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36528588279100592642019-10-07T22:15:37.517-07:002019-10-07T22:15:37.517-07:00Your musings always resonate. I always wonder why ...Your musings always resonate. I always wonder why we expect perfection from ourselves, and cut some slack for others.<br />We are in France, just arrived a few days ago. Jet lag slowly leaving. Let the adventure begin...<br />Ali<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087735525738707731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6793638304364943962019-10-07T14:18:06.136-07:002019-10-07T14:18:06.136-07:00The past. Well, you can look at it or not look at ...The past. Well, you can look at it or not look at it, but it's coming with you as you move forward, right?<br /><br />I smiled at your comment re: the Italian lessons and your poor little brains. I was always exhausted after my French class. It was about the same length but seemed like a full day's work. (Or it seemed like my memory of a full day's work...ha!)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305981957174091874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8331606541347859842019-10-07T13:00:55.250-07:002019-10-07T13:00:55.250-07:00Well firstly thanks for the mention. Hopefully ‘ch...Well firstly thanks for the mention. Hopefully ‘chill out’ Monday’s will work for you. What a synchronous post. Your wonderful 2CV is identical in all ways to our very own 2CV. We’ve had it since 1989 and it’s seen much restoration since then; still going strong. Our middle son wants to inherit it! As for looking back...for me it’s crucial in order to move forward. Learning from past mistakes or building on tentative steps. To not look back would create a very indifferent future. Hope your week goes well. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30678176431556375152019-10-07T11:54:41.223-07:002019-10-07T11:54:41.223-07:00The important thing, when returning to the past fo...The important thing, when returning to the past for inspiration, is to try it different ways and not to just repeat the same thing over and over.<br />Your second one gets the silhouette best, I think. The roundness of the roofline. It's tricky with that third, back window.<br />I love your musing posts....Taste of Francehttp://francetaste.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com