Materfamilias Writes

What a Hoot! Running and Music and Owls . . .

What a Hoot! Running and Music and Owls . . .

Photo taken fromthis Wikipedia page Last week I was blessed by not just one, but two, encounters with barred owls. The first happened on a dark, rainy Wednesday morning after I had coaxed myself to…

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Wordless Wednesday — and there was light!

Wordless Wednesday — and there was light!

 I can’t manage many words today — too busy processing my students’ — but I can give you pictures of the morning’s glorious light. As glorious as the election results last night — well done,…

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Visibly Short . . . Boots and Stripes

Visibly Short . . . Boots and Stripes

 The Visible Monday factor today is in my shoes. The rest of the outfit is low-key, no? See it above, very neutral, harmless black-and-white stripes, a mushroom-neutral cashmere cardi. Yes, a little bark in my…

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Showered with Goodies . . .

Showered with Goodies . . .

Thanks to Fall Falling Back (change from Daylight Savings Time), we caught an early ferry and were back home before 11. I’ve already marked a few papers, huddled in a blanket while I wait for…

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Paris Shoes for Different Weekends . . .

Paris Shoes for Different Weekends . . .

We’re off to Vancouver this afternoon AFTER a yoga class together in town and AFTER my appointment with my hairdresser. We’ve got tickets to what promises to be a brilliant house concert — a very…

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