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Comment on Redefining Convenience

Erin McCormack — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:17:48 GMT

Ah, Ticketmaster: nameless, faceless, unaccountable - not a pleasant way of doing business. After close analysis, I decided the moral of your story is that to get any kind of choice and reassurance about good seats, make sure to go with ten people, at least. I'll try to remember that next time...

Comment on Memere

Erin McCormack — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:06:30 GMT

Hi, Kay,

Who would have thought the world contained TWO Philomena LaFlammes! My Memere was born and grew up in Bennington, VT where she married my grandfather, James Maloney, an Irishman, against family wishes. Her parents, Damasse LaFlamme and Marie Claire Blanchette married in St. Gervais in Bellechasse, Quebec, but raised their family in VT, moving there with other French Canadians for the lumber trade, I believe. My Great Grandfather eventually found employment in town where he drove a hack until one day he was kicked in the head by a horse and never recovered. My Grandmother spoke French at home and to her brothers and sisters until old age. She went to school until 8th grade, worked at a wool factory, married at 16 and had 11 children thereafter. And, as I mention in the blog, helped my mother raise 6 more after my father died.

That French Canadian blood is pretty strong, I must say. I'm working on LaFlamme genealogy and bet any money we're related. I would be happy to get together a couple of my files and send them on to you, if you are interested. Let me know.

Erin

Comment on Memere

Kay Johnson — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:54:24 GMT

I found this entry to be touching and fascinating. My great grandmother's maiden name is Philomena R. LaFlamme. She was 18 when she married my Ggrandfather, Remi D'Anjou in 1889. They both were French Canadian, but had come to Michigan during the lumbering era. They were married in Iosco County, MI. They had several children while in Iosco county and then moved to Boyne City, MI where they complete their family. My Ggrandmother, Philomena raised my mom during the 1930s and 40s since her father had died suddenly when she was 18 months old. Her own mother had to work as a domestic to support mom and her 2 sisters. My mom grew to be the tallest of all the family members. She was taller than both grandparents, her aunts and uncles, her mom and sisters and she topped out at 5' 2 1/2". I would be interested in hearing more about your Philomena. Thank you for sharing, Kay Johnson

Comment on Beauty Secrets from Italy

Max Sullivan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:54:10 GMT

Cheers for the info. It was a good read.

Max Sullivan,
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Comment on Sleep No More....Makes for Uneasy Sleep

Christine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:28:34 GMT

I saw Sleep No More too and it totally blew my mind. I love your description of how the show made you feel after you left. I think one of the best parts of Sleep No More was the thoughts it provoked after you left the building. You should look into seeing the A.R.T.'s next show, Paradise Lost. From what I've heard it's going to be a completely new interpretation of the play...sounds like it's right up our alley!

Comment on Mothers of Daughters

Peggy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:34:47 GMT

My friend, who has two sons, and I, who have one son, have decided to start a club for Mothers of Sons to be held at the American Girl restaurant in Natick. After lunch we can all drool over the dolls and their pretty clothes.

Comment on Shout Out For Kohler

Peggy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:12:21 GMT

Hey Bev,
I sent my sister a copy of your blog. She is redoing her kitchen and looking at faucets. Sounds like she should buy Kohler!

Thanks for the info,
Peggy

Comment on Recurring Themes

Erin McCormack — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:05:01 GMT

You're welcome. Happy to have readers from other side of the Atlantic!

Comment on Recurring Themes

Web developer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:27:28 GMT

That was an inspiring post,
Great post about "recycling ideas/themes"
Anyway, thanks for the post

Comment on Bathing Suit Bra Pads Exposed

Beverly Breton Carroll — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:35:22 GMT

I love it when something I write elicits a reply, of almost any sort, really, but when I write about clothes (MY GREAT LOVE) and I hear from a design industry professional??? Makes my week!!!!!! Thanks for commenting!