tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post4193820168019164461..comments2024-03-14T16:50:10.223-07:00Comments on Seattle Moxie: Am I doing better this time?MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-83026577334541316122012-03-15T09:51:26.708-07:002012-03-15T09:51:26.708-07:00You might not miss Paris, but I miss YOU writing a...You might not miss Paris, but I miss YOU writing about Paris. <br /><br />I know I know....Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000596875413547383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-15221753830593114832012-03-15T08:09:13.578-07:002012-03-15T08:09:13.578-07:00I would too! And I've been saying it for a few...I would too! And I've been saying it for a few years now!:)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360905353598716073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-59943027608712848182012-03-14T15:42:46.611-07:002012-03-14T15:42:46.611-07:00It's been 16.5 months since I left the Lux...i...It's been 16.5 months since I left the Lux...it took me about a year to miss it but now I'm in full-on Europe withdrawal. It was a rough transition to life in the homeland again, mostly because of work, but I was immediately (and remain) grateful for the ease of life in English. I was decent a la Francaise by the time I left but working and speaking in English all day didn't really give me the chance to become fluent (I'm so proud of you for acheiving (achieving? never get that one right)). I digress...I'm fully an American again, just now get a little weepy when I see Rick Steves on TV. And there was a Househunters International on the other day about a couple buying a place in Beaune. I sniffled and had to record the rest until I can prepare myself mentally for the wisfulness that will undoubtably ensue. We're moving again and I'm on the search for my own goddamn house, so that helps keep me preoccupied. Glad to hear the Loosh is happier at school! The world is a better place with a happy Lucien.Luxembourgermeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137357578216025867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-57675647150730571792012-03-13T19:38:11.972-07:002012-03-13T19:38:11.972-07:00Chris! Shesa! Look at all these people in here, w...Chris! Shesa! Look at all these people in here, what the heck is going on? <br /><br />Guess I'll try this "Poppy" everyone's talking about. And Shesa, the long weird-looking thing is actually a handmade cracker. It was served with the pork rillette. As Cavanaugh put it, "You break the cracker, dip it in that, spoon some of that crap on top of it, eat a beet." Complicated but good.<br /><br />Bye, Chris and Shesa. Look at all these commenters! Imma lose my mind! Lovin' it.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-15179971263972979852012-03-13T19:33:39.629-07:002012-03-13T19:33:39.629-07:00Mrs. Howard. Cat harassment should always take pr...Mrs. Howard. Cat harassment should always take priority over blog commenting, so kudos to you. <br /><br />Cindy Lauper -- nice call. I loved that video as a kid, perhaps channeling some happy memories from the 80s to my daughter?<br /><br />Loosh is much happier. He's still a pain in the neck, but he's happier. Yeah!<br /><br />Bye, Mrs. H. Go get that stooopid cat.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-31565367746392134242012-03-13T19:31:44.181-07:002012-03-13T19:31:44.181-07:00I know, can you believe this? Look at all these p...I know, can you believe this? Look at all these people showing up for the party! Who knew I even knew this many people? So cool.<br /><br />Luxembourger -- how you doing with your own transition home? You came home quite awhile ago as I remember -- has it been a year yet? Thanks for the Coco outfit appreciation. I thought it was pretty cute, anyway....<br /><br />Thank you, and bye, L!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-71656905242098083822012-03-13T19:29:47.405-07:002012-03-13T19:29:47.405-07:00Hi Kathy. There is little to no danger of my quit...Hi Kathy. There is little to no danger of my quitting the blog. But I believe there is some danger of eventually not having many readers. Seattle isn't the constant circus that Paris was, that's for sure.<br /><br />But no, even with no readers, I would probably still be writing this stuff. Can't stop this train. <br /><br />Thanks for saying hi, Kathy, take care.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-57963222082779314452012-03-13T19:27:52.804-07:002012-03-13T19:27:52.804-07:00Thank you, Patricia H. Culture guru? You may be...Thank you, Patricia H. Culture guru? You may be overselling it a bit there but I appreciate it nonetheless! Good to see you around, Patricia.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-34349494620927088142012-03-13T16:21:50.111-07:002012-03-13T16:21:50.111-07:00Poppy! nomnomnomnom. Sit at the bar. The drinks ...Poppy! nomnomnomnom. Sit at the bar. The drinks are the best.<br />Also, What the heck is that food picture? It looks like a very stiff filet of salmon. Did you break off pieces and chew on them?Shesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304792844435499068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-70654827213770785702012-03-13T11:57:01.088-07:002012-03-13T11:57:01.088-07:00I have no excuse for not commenting on your last p...I have no excuse for not commenting on your last post. I read it, laughed like a doofus, and then tiddled off to harass my cat Luna because she's just so darn stoopid!adorable when she's upset and glaring at me like all cats do. <br /><br />That pic of Coco makes me think of that old Cindy Lauper vid, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", especially that bit with all the ladies tramping down the street. <br /><br />It makes me happy to hear that the Loosh is now a happy camper at school!Emgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217906333863376660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-58297425445057405202012-03-13T09:49:24.332-07:002012-03-13T09:49:24.332-07:00Glad to see the posse has stepped up to share the ...Glad to see the posse has stepped up to share the love - I read religiously just don't always comment now that I read it on my phone. Will do better. Keep going, you're awesome! And love Ms. Cokes' outfit.Luxembourgermeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137357578216025867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-47328498109861733152012-03-13T09:18:32.305-07:002012-03-13T09:18:32.305-07:00Thanks. I may repeat your comment as a mantra for ...Thanks. I may repeat your comment as a mantra for a while. That will be me, babbling in the corner to myself.<br /><br />The image came a little too easily. :)<br /><br />The move will be to a piece of land with the perfect commute time to downtown Seattle of 30 to 45 minutes. Where the hell that is, we have no idea at this point. And apparently three to four realtors spaced in various counties around Seattle don't either. <br /><br />I'll keep the coffee in mind.Anniehttp://www.sunshinetorainierfor.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-91533965847864459782012-03-13T08:46:29.884-07:002012-03-13T08:46:29.884-07:00Now that's the spirit!;)
And we Canucks sure ...Now that's the spirit!;)<br /><br />And we Canucks sure know how to trash talk;) Maple Laughs here, Senators there... woot woot woot!;)<br /><br />Hey Debs:)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360905353598716073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-33799078468491844832012-03-13T02:31:47.231-07:002012-03-13T02:31:47.231-07:00Oh MJ I too read every post of yours and have for ...Oh MJ I too read every post of yours and have for a long time but rarely comment. However, if there is danger of your ever quitting your blog I promise to make sure you know I am out here reading and caring about your family. Lucien and Coco are such classics and what a funny, tender, crazy, and loving mama you are. KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-54392086044055922752012-03-13T01:28:52.875-07:002012-03-13T01:28:52.875-07:00Merci! I'm waiting to see your book up there ...Merci! I'm waiting to see your book up there on Amazon. When are you going to put your American Mom in Paris posts into book format so I can buy it and sit in my bed laughing my ass off all over again? (I've read them all, but would happily read them again and again. You are that awesome of a writer.)<br /><br />I'll bet I'm not the only one who would buy...Elle Caseyhttp://www.ellecasey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-8612378782724808892012-03-12T17:34:33.654-07:002012-03-12T17:34:33.654-07:00C Rouse! Go tend to the insanity. We'll be h...C Rouse! Go tend to the insanity. We'll be here later.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-41983238979424534782012-03-12T17:33:10.183-07:002012-03-12T17:33:10.183-07:00Yes! It's like that!Yes! It's like that!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-82256552816209087982012-03-12T16:48:28.416-07:002012-03-12T16:48:28.416-07:00Love Coco outfit! Okay the kids just ran in yellin...Love Coco outfit! Okay the kids just ran in yelling "Mommy daddy got us chocolate!" I guess that ends my comments.crousesullihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216889251486697387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-31355577965280496742012-03-12T15:44:36.778-07:002012-03-12T15:44:36.778-07:00Thank you for the warm reception.
I feel like I...Thank you for the warm reception.<br />I feel like I've just joined a motorcycle gang.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370052261806995497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-40928597440072444872012-03-12T12:38:40.660-07:002012-03-12T12:38:40.660-07:00Paris is Paris, but Seattle is also another cultur...Paris is Paris, but Seattle is also another culture for those of us who have not lived/been there. Keep on writing, MJ, you're a culture guru and your sense of humor is a breath of fresh air! (P.S.: <br />your last post did not suck) <br /><br />Patricia HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-50271626652136065132012-03-12T10:44:45.659-07:002012-03-12T10:44:45.659-07:00Joni! Oh man, I never, ever truly expect comments...Joni! Oh man, I never, ever truly expect comments. They're great, as any blogger knows, but truth is I'm going to write this stuff whether or not anyone reads it. So I was so NOT trying to guilt people into commenting, just wondering how badly my last post sucked was all....<br /><br />But no worries, you comment, you don't comment, we still love ya around here.<br /><br />I like your "aw screw it" approach when dressing your kids. I use that one often myself. <br /><br />Thanks, Joni, and have a good day!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-84325525446439518042012-03-12T10:39:53.581-07:002012-03-12T10:39:53.581-07:00Hi Annie. Thanks for saying hello! I know the &q...Hi Annie. Thanks for saying hello! I know the "my life is over because you're making me move" feeling all too well. Truth is, it doesn't happen that way, but the transition can be a real bitch. You're gonna be OK -- is the move to Seattle or somewhere else? If it's here, I'll take you out for a delicious coffee when you arrive.<br /><br />Love the pit bull with a feather pillow imagery. Very effective. <br />Good luck!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-26722153008670819452012-03-12T10:37:23.699-07:002012-03-12T10:37:23.699-07:00Debbie, I guilted people into coming out of the wo...Debbie, I guilted people into coming out of the woodwork! But seriously, you should still feel free to bash Duchesse's hockey team. It's not a comments section anymore without a little Canadian trash talk.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-18441972086220420712012-03-12T10:35:23.807-07:002012-03-12T10:35:23.807-07:00Thanks, Anon. I appreciate it!Thanks, Anon. I appreciate it!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480383418556368648.post-30924360650360620552012-03-12T10:34:49.424-07:002012-03-12T10:34:49.424-07:00Scott, you rock, too. Thank you.Scott, you rock, too. Thank you.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564714863783376506noreply@blogger.com