tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post7442173003034000329..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: A cornucopia of women's companyDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79455988521385150512014-09-25T09:24:13.537-04:002014-09-25T09:24:13.537-04:00Sylvie: This blog is read world-wide, so •any• pos...Sylvie: This blog is read world-wide, so •any• post time is bound to be undesired by some readers. Realizing that, I opted to continue with the same post time I have used for nearly seven years.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-34545456281068081632014-09-25T01:50:37.371-04:002014-09-25T01:50:37.371-04:00Re: Hermes scarf sale.
Yes, I'm being pedanti...Re: Hermes scarf sale. <br />Yes, I'm being pedantic, but starting at 7 am EST (when many of us are still on daylight saving time) leaves half the continent in the dark. Literally.<br />SylvieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-45219738215721655612014-09-24T17:22:11.014-04:002014-09-24T17:22:11.014-04:00Oh it sounds like such a full but richly rewarding...Oh it sounds like such a full but richly rewarding day. A gathering of women friends is something I miss, and need to do something about.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14115396152867280492014-09-24T12:08:53.881-04:002014-09-24T12:08:53.881-04:00Ah, I had days like that when my kids were young. ...Ah, I had days like that when my kids were young. Not so much, any more. Sounds just wonderful. I find one needs to stay in practice for group conversation and I fear I'd be sorely rusty by now.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65758391672116782132014-09-24T08:20:51.596-04:002014-09-24T08:20:51.596-04:00FoxandFinch: The present equivalent seems to be he...FoxandFinch: The present equivalent seems to be he book club; one friend's has run for 22 years! My mother had regular bridge games, which always made for extra special after-school treats.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54898264056854535432014-09-23T21:16:46.808-04:002014-09-23T21:16:46.808-04:00What a refreshing get-together. Women used to meet...What a refreshing get-together. Women used to meet monthly in women's clubs and card parties when I was young and they were 55+, I remember my grandmother telling us (grandchildren) we were welcomed any day but club day. I always thought it was some secret society. I maybe it was!FoxandFinchhttp://foxandfinchantiques.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-21831506457082069192014-09-23T15:13:34.208-04:002014-09-23T15:13:34.208-04:00You're right -- inspired by one of your posts ...You're right -- inspired by one of your posts early last year, I began hosting a semi-regular Friday cinq-a-sept. A few bottles of wine, some crackers, cheese, whatever anyone wanted to contribute -- and I loved that for the laughs and tears and stories that carried me into the weekend. Haven't managed to clear the space yet, what with new babies (!) and all, but I hope to get this launched again. Your inspiration once more. . . Thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48339247754225222822014-09-23T14:00:28.922-04:002014-09-23T14:00:28.922-04:00Mme.: I am guessing it is a question of finding a ...Mme.: I am guessing it is a question of finding a good match. If you have a Volunteer Bureau where you live, that's a good start. Another way is to simply check the web sites of good causes that are meaningful to you; they often post requests for volunteers on them. <br /><br />C'estChic: Susan sells only through very occasional shows in the Eastern Townships or Montreál. If you live nearby, e-mail me and I will give her your address for upcoming shows.<br /><br />One of the woman at the workshop was in same position, one employer for 20+ years... it is a shock.<br /><br />hostess: She can sleep •anywhere•, in any position!<br /><br />materfamilias: As I recall you have hosted teas or casual dinners. The approach of others bringing a course (or wine) worked wonderfully.<br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39730290625509109152014-09-23T11:04:37.126-04:002014-09-23T11:04:37.126-04:00Wonderful! I'm envious of that day, although I...Wonderful! I'm envious of that day, although I'm not sure I could have got through it without going home for a serious nap! Too little time for women friends in my life at the moment, and I'm trying to get my head around how to change that. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-86720699380475662782014-09-23T10:12:09.902-04:002014-09-23T10:12:09.902-04:00The gathering of women friends feeds my soul...I l...The gathering of women friends feeds my soul...I love the ease with which your hostess planned her meal. It reminds me that the menu needn't be complicated to be savoured and enjoyed. <br />How one falls asleep at the table in a setting like this does surprise me!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-33711000703253022962014-09-23T10:10:57.351-04:002014-09-23T10:10:57.351-04:00Good Morning! I was "let go" last week f...Good Morning! I was "let go" last week from the small social service charity I was running--such a shock, at 55+. The workshop sounds truly excellent. Was also admiring the necklace you were wearing in your photo, before I read that your friend Susan made it! Does she have a website or Etsy shop?<br />Merci, Duchesse...<br />Vintage Cat's Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337924971244753775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-75346410910824655562014-09-23T09:50:22.290-04:002014-09-23T09:50:22.290-04:00This day sounds as though it was really rich in id...This day sounds as though it was really rich in ideas and involvement. For me, the transition from paid employment to meaningful retirement activity that utilizes my skills and aptitudes to the benefit of myself and others, is a goal that I have not fully achieved. The company of like-minded women is often inspiring. We are usually great at sharing ideas and food. That necklace really looks lovely on you.<br />Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.com