This word, maroon, reminds me of Bugs Bunny when Daffy duck yells out to Bugs “You’re such a maroon!” Of course we all know what he meant to say. I use this term a lot. People assume it’s because I’m French that I don’t know the difference. People are such maroons sometimes, aren’t they?
Being marooned is something a boater dreads.
I miss the skies of Mexico. I miss the people of Mexico. I miss the life, the atmosphere, the foods… What I don’t miss is the daily challenges of getting stuff. Everything was a constant challenge.
That and well, I need to work. I need to find myself with familiar services and products. And my life needs roller derby… more than I ever thought possible. I’m no longer feeling marooned.
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This week’s word is maroon. How do you interpret this in a picture?
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I know NOTHING of living anywhere but here in Canada. A friend speaks passionately of retiring in an ex-pat community in Mexico. I am intrigued by your comments regarding the challenges of getting stuff. Could you elaborate on that? Have you written about it already elsewhere?
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Well, we were anchored in a quiet little fishing village. Many of the regular needs could be met locally at the small grocery stores. But anything major, or beyond regular (think watch battery, or half and half cream, or a pillow case) became a full day expedition… Buses (which are an awesome fun experience with mariachis and people selling donuts) take a long time to and from the city.
It’s an awesome life, I just wasn’t ready for retirement!
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Thanks for this. She is moving to retire in a warmer climate, but not necessarily to retire from work.
I’d need my half and half!
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We gave up on the half and half. If you buy a can thinking it’s cream because of the name “crema” you’ll end up with something as thick as sour cream. We ended up buying cans of Carnation which are everywhere. Now it’s all we use in our coffee!
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Awesome pics. Awesome post. Good luck with the roller derby.
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Wonderful post! That first image is beautiful!! I’m glad you’re no longer feeling marooned.
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it might be the artist in me that the word “maroon” first brings to mind the colour, but I can certainly understand the difference to a sailor
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I also thought chestnuts because in maroon, translated to French is maron. And that is also a chestnut.
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I make the same connection with the word “maroon.” I tend to quote Bugs a lot. Him and Marvin the Martian.
(Gorgeous photos BTW.)
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Just last night I actually threw out a “There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom” as we waited for the fireworks. My peeps liked it! And it was in my best Marvin voice, but that goes without saying.
And thanks on the gorgeous comment. 😉
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Several years ago my peep got me a pair of MtM slippers, and my thumb drive is Marvin. He is a favorite of mine.
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Lucky!
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