Member: dressagegrrrl

Life in abundance comes only through great love.
- Elbert Hubbard

Life without love is like a tree without blossom and fruit.
- Kahlil Gibran

All stories teach us something, and promise us something,
whether they're true or invented, legend or fact
- Stewart O'Nan

posted by theoldman at 12:04 pm (EST) on May 20, 2009

Hi--
I don't normally, ummm, stalk? other librarythingers, but your name came up in my "members with your books" section, and I event and LOVE dressage, so I checked out your website...and I just wanted to say it's hysterical, and I've added it to my RSS feeds.
So, yeah, hi.

posted by jnyrose at 6:23 pm (EST) on Apr 21, 2009

Hello! Tis Lariope, come to friend you on multiple sites (and check out your library!! yum)

posted by MegsieG at 6:30 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2009

Love the pic! It looks a lot like here - I'm hoping for extra bookcases for 2009. The horse in my profile pic is a 7/8ths Arab pinto. He's huge, though - only three in that picture, so he's still filling out. I own his full brother - solid chestnut - and we have a full Arab mare, as well. I mainly trail ride now, but started riding some English with my gelding this past summer, and I'm hoping to maybe get back to taking some lessons sometime. And you're so right, life wouldn't be much with out kids, books & horses!

posted by SunnySD at 1:20 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2009

Hey dressagegrrrl! haven't seen your posts on the GD for a long time-trust you are still on the planet. So thought I'd give you a shout out to say love to see back in the Dragon. Vanye 8^)

posted by Vanye at 2:28 am (EST) on Feb 23, 2008

Saw your alias on a post in the Fantasy Fans group, and had to check out your profile. Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground which we seem to share, is one of my favorites. And then I thought oh my -- another collector, and a horse lover, too :-) My husband acquired (me, of course) along with 20 boxes of books (all neatly shelved upon moving in) and 7 saddles (stored where it's dry, thank you very much!) when he married me last August. He's still reeling from the fact that it's possible to double shelve books so that not all of them show. I guess he'll get over it! No dressage yet for me, as I'm a bit too far for easy traveling to the closest available trainer, but I love to watch the classes when we get to a show -- so elegant.

posted by SunnySD at 4:32 pm (EST) on Jan 14, 2008

Saw your alias on a post in the Fantasy Fans group, and had to check out your profile. Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground which we seem to share, is one of my favorites. And then I thought oh my -- another collector, and a horse lover, too :-) My husband acquired (me, of course) along with 20 boxes of books (all neatly shelved upon moving in) and 7 saddles (stored where it's dry, thank you very much!) when he married me last August. He's still reeling from the fact that it's possible to double shelve books so that not all of them show. I guess he'll get over it! No dressage yet for me, as I'm a bit too far for easy traveling to the closest available trainer, but I love to watch the classes when we get to a show -- so elegant.

posted by SunnySD at 4:30 pm (EST) on Jan 14, 2008

I really liked Across the Nightengale Floor too, but the series does sort of go into decline after that book. I started the third book a while ago but never finished. However, now that the fourth book is out, I plan to re-read the whole series.

posted by voracious_bibliovore at 10:22 pm (EST) on Aug 9, 2007

Oh and I don't use live journal. I do have a flickr account however if you are so inclined.

posted by domeloki at 8:45 pm (EST) on Aug 7, 2007

I didn't watch Firefly until after it came out on dvd, but my understanding is that Fox showed the episodes out of order and in the short run changed the airing day and time more than once. Those two factors combined are enough to kill any show and such a shame too.

I've had the good fortune to attend several JC events and at the most recent one in June she even commented on remembering me! It probably helps that due to being an utter fan girl I bombard the poor woman with questions every time. However I don't think that quite qualifies as being able to say I know her personally either.

posted by domeloki at 8:33 pm (EST) on Aug 7, 2007

This is not a permanent poition (unless a lot of things change, like gas going up to $8 a gallon, and I can't afford to drive back to Texas..). I'm slated to be here until March or April sometime. The contract could end tomorrow, or be extended a year. It's a funny business tha way. And, although Delaware is really a lovely place (trees that grow straight up -- Texans just don't understand!), my wife (whom I love more than salt) isn't about to move away from her parents vicinity. They're really old -- so old that the got to beta-test dirt.

Move in, take out my mark, and then fade into the darkness??? That's my job, ma'am. It's what I do. He moves on....

posted by WholeHouseLibrary at 6:49 pm (EST) on Aug 7, 2007

I was originally at a place in Exton in early July. I think it was dealing with a sometimes 2-hour commute while trying to get a grip on pneumonia (or rather, shake myself free of the grip pneumonia had on me) that made me decide to trade time for money, and move (much) closer to the job.

This is my 3rd week at Homewood. The neighbor haven't complained about my guitar playing, so I must be keeping quiet!

If you see me out and about somewhere, don't be a stranger. I am easily recognized by the 3x5 index card that reads 'WholeHouseLibrary' that sticks out of either my shirt pocket, or the back left pocket of my pants. There! That's your only clue.

posted by WholeHouseLibrary at 11:02 pm (EST) on Aug 6, 2007

Wow! Hi there dressagegrrrl!! I'm in the north end of Wllmington. It's a real dive of a place called the Homewood Suites. (tic) It's really a NICE place!!! I'm one traffic light south of B&N. So far, I'm only familiar with the area east of 202 and as far south as I-95 -- I'm working over in a building in Belleview State Park. So far, I've found only one place that claims to sell books, but haven't been in it yet.

So, do you actually ~do~ dressage? Years ago, I worked with a woman (who was about your age then), and she was ~REALLY~ into it -- practiced every weekend... Me, I'm not what you'd call a 'Pet Person'.

I'm planning on going to see the 'Tut' exhibit at the FI this weekend. I promised my wife that I'd conserve money by frequenting museums and movie theaters more than I would bookstores. She knows me too well!

WHL

posted by WholeHouseLibrary at 9:24 pm (EST) on Aug 6, 2007

I loved your comparison of Firefly as a live action Cowboy Bebop on the GD the other day. Two shows that I adore, but had never thought of in that light before.

posted by domeloki at 10:56 am (EST) on Aug 3, 2007

I loved watching your videos, I think you look awsome! My sister Pam showed me a video from a show she did and one of the competitors has a very bad habit of getting a little excited when his horse does well and slaps him on the neck and says "Well done! Good boy!" He kinda doesn't place well in the standings consequently ;-)

posted by katylit at 9:13 am (EST) on Aug 2, 2007

Hi again, I'm glad to hear you have another horse, that's great. Sorry I'm not on livejournal - maybe you could post a picture on flickr?

I get sick quite often, nothing serious, just chronic and frustrating. Thank goodness for LT, it cheers me up tremendously, especially the GD.

posted by katylit at 1:59 pm (EST) on Aug 1, 2007

(re: [Helm]) -- Yes, I've read it three times. I think my favorites are still [Jumper] and [Blind Waves]. I do like [Helm]'s theme of disseminating power, which seems relatively rare in fantasy.

posted by persky at 2:33 am (EST) on Jul 31, 2007

Hi! I was just visiting Morphidae's profile and saw your comment about your new horse. That's awful!! I'm so sorry dressagegrrrl, I can't imagine how frustrated and disappointed you must be feeling. I hope you're able to find another great dressage horse soon.

Sorry I haven't replied to your friendly comment sooner, I've been really sick and haven't spent much time on LT (or the computer for that matter) at all lately.

I really hope you can find another horse, I know my sister had a hard time finding her horse, but he was definitely worth the wait.

posted by katylit at 5:35 pm (EST) on Jul 25, 2007

Hi Kristy,

I've been meaning to drop you a note for awhile. My sister rides too and after dabbling in dressage (she rode mainly hunter jumper for many years) she has now committed herself to dressage completely. I sent her that video we discussed in the GD and she loved it. She has two horses that she competes with, Spryte and Handsome Jack, she lives in Northern California and with Jack needs just one more qualifying score to qualify for the United States Dressage Federation Championships - needless to say, she's very excited :-)

I enjoy reading your notes with your upbeat, positive outlook, you remind me very much of my sister.

All the best,

Katherine

posted by katylit at 7:28 pm (EST) on May 30, 2007

I hadn't heard. :( That's sad; he's always been a very special author for me.

posted by xicanti at 12:12 pm (EST) on May 18, 2007

Yes! I ride too. I've ridden western and english for a long time, but am only just learning dressage. Others at the barn know much more than I do about dressage -- even some of the horses. :)

posted by lefty33 at 7:07 am (EST) on May 9, 2007

I've been meaning to ask you (it may be a stupid question) -- do you ride dressage? I "live with" horses, most of which are trained in dressage, so I was curious.

posted by lefty33 at 3:09 pm (EST) on May 7, 2007

hi, don't worry about it, I hope we get to chat again soon :) *hugs*

posted by RuneFirestar at 9:57 pm (EST) on Apr 28, 2007

It probably is true that there are so many threads out there that Jordan won't be able to wrap them all up. At any rate, he won't be able to do it and satisfy everybody. As for his illness, he's gotten a LOT better. Like to the point where the levels are almost back to completely normal. So let's just hope he's able to get well and perhaps complete the 13th book.

I also love Martin. I didn't really enjoy Crows all that much with the exception of the evolution of Jaime and watching Cersei going batty. But, for the most part, Crows didn't focus on the characters I've really grown to like. I can't wait to see what Tyrion, Jon, and a couple of the others are doing. However, Martin also needs to realize he's only got two more after Dragons and if he doesn't start wrapping certain things up, he at least needs to be cognizant of not starting any new subplots that can't be left incomplete by the end of book 7.

Unfortunately, since saying and missing his deadline for the end of 06 for Dragons, Martin won't give any real updates on the progress for the book. One very potentially neat thing is the announcement of the planning for a mini-series for Game of Thrones by HBO. I'll likely have to wait and download it, since I don't have HBO, but they have a decent chance of doing justice to the book, as they've done an exvellent job (so I've heard) with the Sopranos and I loved Deadwood.

posted by kawika at 2:02 am (EST) on Mar 15, 2007

howdy!!

I saw your comments on a thread over in the fantasy group and thought I'd offer up a suggestion re: Robert Jordan. I've done much the same as you in making it through book 7, then started hearing the complaints about ponderous and lengthy books that don't move very well. So I stopped, pretty much waiting for the last book to be on its way before I pick up the series again. However, one way I've "discovered" to get through the problem of having so much to read to get to the end is to start listening to the unabridged audiobooks. Of course, the problem of boredom and hair pulling may still happen once I get to book 8 (which, oddly enough, is the only book audible.com doesn't have), but I'm willing to give it a chance. I just listen to a bit every day while out walking or working out. And, if I'm feeling especially geeky, I'll read along with the audiobook going.

posted by kawika at 2:13 pm (EST) on Mar 13, 2007

HEHE, I have thought about dressage. I have always been impressed with that kind of riding dicipline and Sassy has a beautiful extended trot from the ground. Now when I am on her....well thats a different story.

posted by NightAngel at 4:08 pm (EST) on Mar 5, 2007

Oh...and I do enjoy David Sedaris. I haven't read the Santaland book, nor have I ever had the chance to hear him speak (in person or on radio). I wonder if he'll be on local NPR here anytime soon. I'll have to check.

posted by radiantarchangelus at 4:09 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2006

Ok. Time for my confession. This catalogue actually belongs to my husband and I. That's why it is so diverse. The Joel Rosenberg books you mentioned are actually his and I've never read them. *blush* But I'll put them in my TBR pile and get back to you. My husband is a chef (hence some of the odder cooking stuff) and he loves scifi/fantasy and humor (see Dragonlance novels and Pratchett). Recently, he's taken to reading philosophy while I've been preoccupied with religious history (primarily catholic).

Maybe one day, when I'm terribly motivated I'll actually go through and tag "his" or "hers". We still have a couple of shelves of material to add, but the bulk of it is in.

posted by radiantarchangelus at 3:41 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2006

Oh. Ok. That is a little weird. :D But it's good of you to support a fellow Michigan"ian" (?). I recently discovered that Tim Lucas is a Cincinnatian - it doesn't make his books any better, but I felt compelled to buy one anyway.

I don't know that books 2 or 3 get any less dark...maybe a little bit less. Hmmm...I'd have to think about it. I enjoyed the first 3. With the 4th one, she switches main characters and it was good, but I didn't find the new main character to be as sympathetic. What I liked about the stories was the way the countries, landscapes, religions and traits of the people were reminiscent of europe - but not so much. A "what if" twist.

posted by radiantarchangelus at 2:43 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2006

Yeah, I've noticed that different editions will sometimes throw it off. Oh, and I noticed you have the Jacqueline Carey books. What did you think of them?

posted by radiantarchangelus at 1:29 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2006

Ahh...I had to flip through your catalogue real fast since we have 43 books in common...I think that list may be a bit longer actually, I don't know how often it updates. But I have read much in common with you. Are you still adding in books? From your profile, it sounds like you have a few more. :D

posted by radiantarchangelus at 11:46 am (EST) on Dec 22, 2006

Hard not to! :D I was really frustrated with the series, especially after investing all that time. I don't think I could gear up to re-read it.

posted by radiantarchangelus at 11:36 am (EST) on Dec 22, 2006