Member: pollysmith

Hi, polly!
I saw a notice on LT about an interview coming up with Gregory Maguire and thought of you. Obviously it was a good thought because you acquired A Lion Among Men today. :) I haven't read that one yet but it's in my TBR pile as well. We'll have to discuss it after we read it. Back to the subject of the interview, though, if you go to your LT homepage and look in the upper right-hand corner, a link is provided where you can provide questions to LT staff to possibly ask Gregory Maguire.
I hope you're weekend's going well!

posted by Kerian at 2:26 am (EST) on Oct 25, 2009

Polly,

thanks, i have seen Casablanca, it's my dad's favorite. And I've seen Statefair which doesn't star Judy Garland. Though I haven't seen Meet Me in St. Louis or The African Queen, those are now on my must see list.

Veta

posted by VetaTorres at 9:22 pm (EST) on Aug 17, 2009

Polly,

I see we both like to watch old movies, including "It Happened One Night". Just wondering if you had any recommendations. :)

Thanks
Veta

posted by VetaTorres at 9:25 pm (EST) on Aug 16, 2009

hi! ☺

posted by Maidas9 at 2:45 pm (EST) on Jul 25, 2009

Hi, Polly! I thought I'd actually take the question you asked here as it strays a little from the original thread. ^-^ Downside is that others can't quite jump on the bandwagon with their thoughts, though. My first question given your explanation would be "Do you know why the files keep getting lost?" (My parents regularly lose stuff because they forget where they saved it, for example. But if it's not something like that and the files are randomly disappearing from your computer entirely, something is very wrong with that computer and you'll want to have it checked for viruses and the like, possibly also check if the harddrive is broken.)

The idea of online stuff like Google Docs Amaranthic gave might work for you, but you're just as much at risk of loss as on your own computer. (I think Busifer mentioned it and the troubles with it in a GD thread somewhere.) But accounts can be hacked, files lost in server issues or deleted for some other obscure reason where you have to fight to maintain it. (Blogger, for example, has deleted two blogs which weren't in violation of its rules for no reason at all.)

George R.R. Martin has one computer that's unconnected from the internet to write on and most writers make copies. I have something like four writing folders, all in different locations, all with the same material. That way, if I were to lose everything at one location, I've still got it at others. It's not perfect, but the sad truth is that no file storage system is perfect, not even the hard copy you have in your notebook. I think the multiple locations is what most authors do, but I'm not sure.

I hope that helps, in any case!

posted by Shanra at 4:11 am (EST) on Jul 21, 2009

Good luck polly! I know you will find something!

~Cristina

posted by jugglingpaynes at 7:30 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2009

Hi Polly,

I'm sorry about your job. I hope you get another job quickly. Something better that you will enjoy!

"When a door closes, a window opens"

~Cristina

posted by jugglingpaynes at 9:19 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2009

Hi Polly,

I was trying to remember if Mini was the dog I sketched! I'm so glad I did it so that you have that to remember your sweet dog. It's always so hard to lose a pet, and harder still when you have to make those tough choices at the vet. I've been through that too. I wish your family well through the grieving process.

What helped our family through numerous pet losses was putting together a scrapbook for each animal. I know MEM said you don't have a lot of pictures, but you could also add written memories and drawings. Just an idea.

Peace,
Cristina

posted by jugglingpaynes at 4:30 pm (EST) on May 30, 2009

I have updated the thread on the Green Dragon 2009 Summer Get Together (Mid-Atlantic). Drop by the pub and leave feedback!

posted by jillmwo at 8:41 pm (EST) on May 19, 2009

Hi there! I don't really have a "set" type of book. I lean towards fiction, since anything can happen. The book has to have an eye-catching cover or a great blurb (I don't know exactly what it is called, the excerpt on the back) in order for me to want to read it. I do like recipe books, just don't get a lot of time to cook. Well, I won't take up anymore of your time. Thanks for chatting with me.

posted by blackpinkvirgo at 3:13 pm (EST) on Apr 9, 2009

You're welcome, polly. I just hope he feels better! *hugs for you*

posted by Kerian at 1:27 pm (EST) on Apr 5, 2009

Polly - I am praying for Jim, you and all your family. I hope the rehab transition goes smoothly, and he continues to recover. Lots of hugs and well-wishes heading your way! - Molly (aka the "mwk" of grkmwk)

posted by grkmwk at 8:24 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009

Sorry about your day at work, polly! I hope you have a pleasant evening and relax with a nice hot cup of tea and maybe some comfort reading. Wishing you the best...

Ron

posted by Renald128 at 10:54 pm (EST) on Mar 30, 2009

Okay, it's final. Tomorrow (Thursday) 8:30 PM LT time in chat. "See" you then!

posted by biblioholic29 at 8:55 am (EST) on Mar 4, 2009

Okay, it looks like Thursday night should work for everyone. Foggi is working until 8 that night, so should we say 8:30 in chat (LT time)?

posted by biblioholic29 at 8:21 pm (EST) on Mar 3, 2009

Does Friday work for you at all?

posted by biblioholic29 at 3:17 pm (EST) on Mar 3, 2009

Wednesday's out because foggi is unavailable. I realize some of you don't know your schedules for next week yet, but how is Monday looking? Is there another date this week that would work for people? Thursday night? Friday night? I won't be available on Saturday.

posted by biblioholic29 at 10:08 am (EST) on Mar 3, 2009

Okay, I've gotten replies from the entire committee now and it looks like weekday evenings are generally good for everyone. How is this Wednesday at 7:00? If that doesn't work my second suggestion would be next Monday at 7:00. Thoughts?

posted by biblioholic29 at 10:01 am (EST) on Mar 2, 2009

hey there

posted by GayleM at 5:59 pm (EST) on Feb 17, 2009

It is still unfortunately far, especially if you were thinking of a day trip. You would, of course, be welcome to stay longer though. I'll be all moved in at the new house by then! :)

posted by lefty33 at 10:07 am (EST) on Feb 10, 2009

Hi Polly,

Thank you very much for offering to read my book! Would you mind if I sent you the manuscript via e-mail instead of snail mail? I hate to think of how much it would cost to ship. Please let me know.

-- Memory

posted by xicanti at 10:36 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

Polly, congrats to MEM and to you! Judging by my mother's reaction, I can only assume that you are as excited as she is! In fact, I'm not really sure how to contain/control her excitement (this is her first grandchild), so I'm just letting her be...probably best, I'm sure. ;o) Again, I'm thrilled for all of your family, and I wish everyone many blessings for the future.

Molly (the "mwk" of grkmwk)

posted by grkmwk at 11:02 am (EST) on Dec 6, 2008

Polly, I was just on the Good News thread! I am so happy for you and MEM! Congratulations!

posted by compskibook at 10:07 pm (EST) on Dec 5, 2008

Believe me it was a a strugle!

from I

posted by felymonster at 6:16 pm (EST) on Nov 18, 2008

OOOOOOOOOOOO! I FORGOT TO SAY THANKYOU FOR ANSWERING MY COMMENT! SO THANKYOU
FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THESE BOOKS AND FOR TAKEING YOUR TIME TO WRITE ME A COMMENT!

THANKS A BUNCH
-HE-HE- IGEORGIEV

posted by felymonster at 8:47 am (EST) on Nov 18, 2008

WHAT'S THE TEMARARIE SERIES ABOUT? I HAVE ALREADY READ THE TWILIGHTS, AND MY
PARENTS HAVE FORBID ME TO READ HARRY POTTER. SO I THINK I WILL READ THE TEMARIE
SERIES BUT WHAT EXACTLY ARE THEY ABOUT?

-HE-HE- IGEORGIEV

posted by felymonster at 8:45 am (EST) on Nov 18, 2008

ooooooooooo i forgot to tellyou my dislikes SCIENCE! HISTORY! NON FICTION! and well any thing that is dull and boreing!

thanks again from igeorgiev!

posted by felymonster at 10:06 pm (EST) on Nov 17, 2008

well im yong in middle school and i reasently started reading i love fantasy i have loved it from when i was 5 but my altime favorite is love stories. Not like romeo and juliet but romance/fantasy like twilight. I am pretty mature and i have read many strange books envolveing stuff a person my age would think is stupid. i am fine with all books as long as they fall in one of these catagories fantasy romance mystery!

Thanks once again iva ( eva)

posted by felymonster at 9:56 pm (EST) on Nov 17, 2008

Hi Polly, I just wanted to see how you were doing. I know how miserable it feels and if you have any questions feel free to ask. I have had some help from accupuncture as well but you have to be comfortable with that and have someone who can do it. I also find great help from some bags my mom made me that are filled with dried corn and can be microwaved so they work like mini- heating packs that you can put where it aches. I have taken some supplements that are supposed to help but I am not sure if they do or not. Alpha lipoic acid and tumeric. Warm baths with epsom salts help too.

Let me know how you are doing. I hope it will be better soon or at least manageable. Maren

posted by Marensr at 11:33 am (EST) on Oct 19, 2008

Hi Polly -
You're the lucky winner of my gift subscription to LT! I have to clear up any confusion though, the award is a free year, not a lifetime account. But assuming you're still interested, I just need your email address. Drop me a private message with it on my profile and I'll pass it along to the LT admin folks! Have a great week!
elbakerone / lisa :)

posted by elbakerone at 2:09 pm (EST) on Oct 9, 2008

Hi, polly! I'm really glad you're safe and okay! I hope everything is restored soon.

posted by Kerian at 2:42 pm (EST) on Sep 18, 2008

Glad to be your friend!

posted by picolina at 9:58 pm (EST) on Jul 10, 2008

Hello Ms Polly!!
How r u and everything else??? I hope everything is fine....i havent been around much for the past few months but i have been around this past week and i havent seen (actually read) anything from u lately......
Lots Of Hugs!!!:-) xx Peace xx

posted by Saify. at 12:17 pm (EST) on Jun 22, 2008

Saw your post about wanting to know more about America between Revolution and Civil War. If so, check out What Hath God Wrought by Daniel Walker Howe. Just finished it and it's very good and very fair.

posted by sergerca at 9:02 am (EST) on Jun 12, 2008

Not a problem, though since you didn't send them and I got no reply of any kind, I wondered if I had given offense somehow. Glad to hear it's just RL and not anything I've said. Hopefully things settle down for you for a little while. It's nice to take a breather now and then.

posted by readafew at 12:40 pm (EST) on Jun 4, 2008

Thanks for the comments, Polly! My first group of students checked their posts today and were very excited. Believe it or not, they almost as excited for Ohio as they do for Australia and the UK! They are so funny, I think they would love comments from the next town over. Thanks again!

posted by compskibook at 5:32 pm (EST) on May 21, 2008

I would be more than happy to take them off your hands!

posted by readafew at 10:17 am (EST) on Feb 15, 2008