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1curlysue
'Persephone' by Amanda Clark. 2010.
I came across Amanda Clark and her beautiful artwork while browsing the web. Because spring is here in some areas and hoping to arrive soon in others, I thought her Goddess of Spring Persephone painting was appropriate.
Amanda Clark lives in a country village in England UK. She is mainly a self-taught artist and comes from an artist family. She was encouraged to paint from an early age by other artists.
Amanda gained a National Diploma in ceramics and surface pattern in the early 1990's, which helped her develop her use of color and pattern in her paintings. She also creates textiles, ceramics and art dolls.
As an artist, Amanda is inspired by folklore and myths and the peacefulness of beautiful landscapes with a twist of fairytale and magic. She paints in acrylic and watercolor creating depth and pattern to the beautiful colors in her creations. She has also illustrated four books and is currently painting and line drawing for her 5th book about magical herbs. See her Earth Angels Art blog page for details. http://earthangelsart.blogspot.com/
2curlysue
1. Edward Sawtelle by David Wroblewski 3 stars my thoughts here
2. The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue 4 starsreview here
3. Horns by Joe Hill 3 1/2 stars review here
4. Up High In The Trees by Kiara Brinkman 3 1/2 stars review here
5. The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse 2 stars review here
6. Briar Rose by Jane Yolen 3.75 stars my thoughts here
7. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 3.75 stars review here
8. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 2.75 stars my thoughts here
9. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater 2.75 stars my thoughts here
10. Fire by Kristin Cashore 4 stars review here
11. The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 4 stars review here
12.The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey 3.75 starsmy thoughts here
13.The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness 3.5 starsmy thoughts here
14.The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness 3.75 starsreview here
15.Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness 4.25 starsmy thoughts here
16.The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 4.75 stars
17.Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 4.5 stars
3curlysue
Fire by Kristin Cashore 4 stars
Fire is the second book in the Seven Kingdoms Trilogy. It is a companion book to Graceling. The setting is based 30 years before Graceling in a kingdom called the Dells. The Dells do not have gracelings, they have “monsters” and their talent is very different. These monsters look very much like animals in our world except they have very bright, beautiful colors and most are predators. With their hypnotic colors, they have the ability to lure prey (humans and other monsters) to them using mind control. Fire is the last remaining human monster and she is marked as a monster by her flaming red hair, which she keeps covered to minimize attention and attacks. Fire's power is extraordinary and valuable.
King Nash is struggling to hold on to his kingdom as rebel lords raise personal armies to unseat him and claim the throne. The land is teeming with bands of robbers and mysterious thieves, and with war looming on the horizon, King Nash seeks Fire's assistance.
You can definitely read Fire without having read Graceling although they do share one very important villain. There is a lot of interpersonal drama and battles with inner demons in addition to the action of the war. There is the element of coming into one's own and finding your place in the world. It has its moments of humor and romance but there is enough action, drama, and fantasy to make it appeal to a wide range of readers. Looking forward to Bitterblue, the third book in the Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, due in late 2011.
Fire is the second book in the Seven Kingdoms Trilogy. It is a companion book to Graceling. The setting is based 30 years before Graceling in a kingdom called the Dells. The Dells do not have gracelings, they have “monsters” and their talent is very different. These monsters look very much like animals in our world except they have very bright, beautiful colors and most are predators. With their hypnotic colors, they have the ability to lure prey (humans and other monsters) to them using mind control. Fire is the last remaining human monster and she is marked as a monster by her flaming red hair, which she keeps covered to minimize attention and attacks. Fire's power is extraordinary and valuable.
King Nash is struggling to hold on to his kingdom as rebel lords raise personal armies to unseat him and claim the throne. The land is teeming with bands of robbers and mysterious thieves, and with war looming on the horizon, King Nash seeks Fire's assistance.
You can definitely read Fire without having read Graceling although they do share one very important villain. There is a lot of interpersonal drama and battles with inner demons in addition to the action of the war. There is the element of coming into one's own and finding your place in the world. It has its moments of humor and romance but there is enough action, drama, and fantasy to make it appeal to a wide range of readers. Looking forward to Bitterblue, the third book in the Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, due in late 2011.
4curlysue
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 4 stars
These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed.
But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets.
The one who saved me...and the one who cursed me.
The Monstrumologist is set in the fictional New England city of New Jerusalem in 1888. It is told through the journal entries of twelve-year-old orphan Will Henry. Will has a peculiar life, full of late night dissections, cemetery romps, visits to lunatic asylums, and bloody battles in the depths of the earth.Will lives with and is the apprentice/assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthrop, a monstrumologist.
A monstrumologist is one that studies monstrumology. 1. the study of life forms generally malevolent to humans and not recognized by science as actual organisms, specifically those considered products of myth and folklore 2.The act of hunting such creatures Though the people in the town think Dr. Warthrop is just an eccentric recluse of sorts, the monsters he hunts are all too real. When a grave robber comes to their door late one night, with an Anthropophagi and a dead young girl wrapped in several layers of burlap in his cart, Will Henry is thrust into a horrifying hunt to find the others, because where there is one, there is a colony. The Anthropophagi, are incredibly grotesque, vicious looking things whose diet consists of only one source: human flesh. They don’t have a head; instead, their big black eyes are located in their shoulders, their mouths have sharklike teeth and are located where our stomachs would be. They’re about 9 feet tall once they reach maturity, with razor-sharp, barbed claws, and can leap up to forty feet.
Yancey's writing is amazing. If you like stories about monsters; stories with blood, death, and violence that isn’t glorified but makes perfect sense; stories with terrific characterization and an engrossing storyline; stories that explore good and evil, innocence and monstrosity; stories that are marketed as teen reading but have a witty dialogue and the tougher vocabulary of a sophisticated Adult book; read The Monstrumologist.
These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed.
But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets.
The one who saved me...and the one who cursed me.
The Monstrumologist is set in the fictional New England city of New Jerusalem in 1888. It is told through the journal entries of twelve-year-old orphan Will Henry. Will has a peculiar life, full of late night dissections, cemetery romps, visits to lunatic asylums, and bloody battles in the depths of the earth.Will lives with and is the apprentice/assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthrop, a monstrumologist.
A monstrumologist is one that studies monstrumology. 1. the study of life forms generally malevolent to humans and not recognized by science as actual organisms, specifically those considered products of myth and folklore 2.The act of hunting such creatures Though the people in the town think Dr. Warthrop is just an eccentric recluse of sorts, the monsters he hunts are all too real. When a grave robber comes to their door late one night, with an Anthropophagi and a dead young girl wrapped in several layers of burlap in his cart, Will Henry is thrust into a horrifying hunt to find the others, because where there is one, there is a colony. The Anthropophagi, are incredibly grotesque, vicious looking things whose diet consists of only one source: human flesh. They don’t have a head; instead, their big black eyes are located in their shoulders, their mouths have sharklike teeth and are located where our stomachs would be. They’re about 9 feet tall once they reach maturity, with razor-sharp, barbed claws, and can leap up to forty feet.
Yancey's writing is amazing. If you like stories about monsters; stories with blood, death, and violence that isn’t glorified but makes perfect sense; stories with terrific characterization and an engrossing storyline; stories that explore good and evil, innocence and monstrosity; stories that are marketed as teen reading but have a witty dialogue and the tougher vocabulary of a sophisticated Adult book; read The Monstrumologist.
7curlysue
Hi Kath and Terri!!! welcome to my new digs :)
house is clean, laundry done, now on to my reading ;)
half way through The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey.....liking it
house is clean, laundry done, now on to my reading ;)
half way through The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey.....liking it
11curlysue
It is good....not as much "action" as The Monstrumologist but it is clever...I really like how Yancey writes :)
I am hoping the rain that we are getting will help contain the 13,000 acre brush fire near the Brevard-Volusia county line.....it closed two major highways due to the smoke, schools closed, evacuations...they have named it "Ironhorse" because of its quick spread
smelled smoke in the air this morning..yuck..and all the rerouting caused my trip to work to be 30 min longer...I am thinking with our 5-9 mile winds it will not help the firefighters efforts, they say that 200 to 300 homes today could be in danger
arson is what they are thinking....this is the second brush fire in the same area in about a month..if it is true I hope they catch him/her!
I am hoping the rain that we are getting will help contain the 13,000 acre brush fire near the Brevard-Volusia county line.....it closed two major highways due to the smoke, schools closed, evacuations...they have named it "Ironhorse" because of its quick spread
smelled smoke in the air this morning..yuck..and all the rerouting caused my trip to work to be 30 min longer...I am thinking with our 5-9 mile winds it will not help the firefighters efforts, they say that 200 to 300 homes today could be in danger
arson is what they are thinking....this is the second brush fire in the same area in about a month..if it is true I hope they catch him/her!
12curlysue
I just snagged the Feb ER of The Circle Cast by Alex Epstein!
Looks good to me!...here is the ER description
Description: Not yet released in US but already released in Canada and UK.
Morgan le Faysorceress—seducer of King Arthur and destroyer of Britain—was a girl once. When Uter Penndragon uses Merlin's magic to seduce her mother and murder her father, Morgan flees to Ireland to avoid being killed herself. There she is captured in a slave raid and sold to a village witch. As Morgan comes of age, she discovers her own magical powers. She eventually falls in love with a young Irish chieftan. But will her drive for revenge destroy her one chance for love and happiness?
Looks good to me!...here is the ER description
Description: Not yet released in US but already released in Canada and UK.
Morgan le Faysorceress—seducer of King Arthur and destroyer of Britain—was a girl once. When Uter Penndragon uses Merlin's magic to seduce her mother and murder her father, Morgan flees to Ireland to avoid being killed herself. There she is captured in a slave raid and sold to a village witch. As Morgan comes of age, she discovers her own magical powers. She eventually falls in love with a young Irish chieftan. But will her drive for revenge destroy her one chance for love and happiness?
13mckait
I snagged The Girl Who Would Speak for the Dead
by Paul Elwork
no touchstone
The innocence of childhood,
the unknown of adulthood,
and the search for forgiveness . . .
Emily Stewart is the girl who claims to stand between the living and the dead. During the quiet summer of 1925, she and her brother, Michael, are thirteen-year-old twins-privileged, precocious, wandering aimlessly around their family's estate. One day, Emily discovers that she can secretly crack her ankle in such a way that a sound appears to burst through the stillness of midair. Emily and Michael gather the neighborhood children to fool them with these "spirit knockings."
Soon, however, this game of contacting the dead creeps into a world of adults still reeling from World War I. When the twins find themselves dabbling in the uncertain territory of human grief and family secrets- knock, knock-everything spins wildly out of control.
by Paul Elwork
no touchstone
The innocence of childhood,
the unknown of adulthood,
and the search for forgiveness . . .
Emily Stewart is the girl who claims to stand between the living and the dead. During the quiet summer of 1925, she and her brother, Michael, are thirteen-year-old twins-privileged, precocious, wandering aimlessly around their family's estate. One day, Emily discovers that she can secretly crack her ankle in such a way that a sound appears to burst through the stillness of midair. Emily and Michael gather the neighborhood children to fool them with these "spirit knockings."
Soon, however, this game of contacting the dead creeps into a world of adults still reeling from World War I. When the twins find themselves dabbling in the uncertain territory of human grief and family secrets- knock, knock-everything spins wildly out of control.
14-Cee-
Hey, cool! I got one too!
The Tiger's Wife Already highly rated and looks interesting.
So do the two books above! (look interesting)
The Tiger's Wife Already highly rated and looks interesting.
So do the two books above! (look interesting)
15tymfos
Ooh, sorry to hear about the fire! I hope the rain helps them to get it under control -- and if it's arson, I hope they get the person who set it!
Congrats on your ER. I am excited to be receiving a book from one of my favorite series, by one of my favorite authors -- Julia Spencer-Fleming's new book, One Was a Soldier. (Odd, I just mentioned it on my thread and the touchstone worked just fine, but here it is stuck in "Loading . . ." mode.
ETA to fix because the touchstone did "work" -- but for the wrong book!
Congrats on your ER. I am excited to be receiving a book from one of my favorite series, by one of my favorite authors -- Julia Spencer-Fleming's new book, One Was a Soldier. (Odd, I just mentioned it on my thread and the touchstone worked just fine, but here it is stuck in "Loading . . ." mode.
ETA to fix because the touchstone did "work" -- but for the wrong book!
16jolerie
Hi Kara! I believe this is my first time on your thread? Or I could be wrong, since there are so MANY that I've lost track of which ones I've visited and which ones I haven't :) Just wanted to say you've read some really interesting books! Will have to keep checking to see what other gems I can add to my mountain. :)
17mckait
Cee... I got The Tiger's Wife from vine... it looks good :)
19-Cee-
Wildfires can be so hard to get under control... so much damage. Sad to think it was started by an arsonist. Have seen them in FL and CO. Not pretty. Hope the flames avoid the homes.
20curlysue
Hi All!!!! Terri, Kath, and Claudia :) All your ER books look good!
Welcome Valerie :) I think this was your first visit, I hope it isn't your last! I will do my best to add more gems to your mountain :)
Fire is still burning....up to 16,000 acres now..some structures lost...winds today will be gusting up to 20-35 mph :( they are afraid that it will get out of control again so fire lines are being dug...did not smell smoke this AM, probably because the wind changed direction last night when our cold front came through. There are "hot spots" that they are watching for flair ups today.
Welcome Valerie :) I think this was your first visit, I hope it isn't your last! I will do my best to add more gems to your mountain :)
Fire is still burning....up to 16,000 acres now..some structures lost...winds today will be gusting up to 20-35 mph :( they are afraid that it will get out of control again so fire lines are being dug...did not smell smoke this AM, probably because the wind changed direction last night when our cold front came through. There are "hot spots" that they are watching for flair ups today.
21curlysue
So, last night on my way home I had to stop and get gas. I cut through a shopping center parking lot to get to it. As I am doing this I see these red signs that say Huge Book Sale! So I am looking around and I see it! tables of boxes filled with books and a store full of book shelves! woohoo!!!! I scooted to the gas station, filled up and scooted back to the sale :) PB were 1$ HB were 2$ or you can grab a box and fill it up with whatever you wanted (they had kids books, cd's, and dvd's) for 10$!!!!!
This is what I snagged!!
Paperback
The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks (autographed)
The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas
Marley and Me by John Grogan
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
The Birth House by Ami Mckay
Being Dead by Jim Crace
The Shipping News by E.Annie Proulx
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
The Seduction of Water by Carol Goodman
tried to correct touchstones
This is what I snagged!!
Paperback
The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks (autographed)
The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas
Marley and Me by John Grogan
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
The Birth House by Ami Mckay
Being Dead by Jim Crace
The Shipping News by E.Annie Proulx
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
The Seduction of Water by Carol Goodman
tried to correct touchstones
23curlysue
I will say that all the books were used but in GREAT condition! Most of my Hardbacks were library books at one time.
As I was going through the books I found that on the 3rd page of The Widow of the South an autograph from Mr Hicks
To Mary, with my best wishes Robert Hicks
kind of neat I think :)
ETA with 23 books that I snagged...box cost 10$ I think it works out to about .43 cents a book! :)
As I was going through the books I found that on the 3rd page of The Widow of the South an autograph from Mr Hicks
To Mary, with my best wishes Robert Hicks
kind of neat I think :)
ETA with 23 books that I snagged...box cost 10$ I think it works out to about .43 cents a book! :)
25katiekrug
Ooh, Kara, so lucky! You got some great books - I've read several and have several waiting on the TBR shelves...
26curlysue
Thanks calm and katie :)
forgot to add..... that on my receipt I have 15% off any used book for the months of March, April, and May :)
then in June 23-28 they are having another overstock sale!!
already marked it on my calendar ;)
forgot to add..... that on my receipt I have 15% off any used book for the months of March, April, and May :)
then in June 23-28 they are having another overstock sale!!
already marked it on my calendar ;)
27-Cee-
Wow! Great haul. Great deal.
I've read several and loved them.
Still I can NOT be enticed to go to FL in June for the next sale.
I've read several and loved them.
Still I can NOT be enticed to go to FL in June for the next sale.
28msf59
Kara- Wow, that's an impressive haul! There are some darn good titles in there. Have you read any of them?
29curlysue
Claudia and anyone else ....when I go in June if there is a book that anyone is looking for, I will get it for them and mail it...promise, I would do that. :)
Mark, nope the books I snagged were all on my wish list :) now they have moved to the TBR pile!
Mark, nope the books I snagged were all on my wish list :) now they have moved to the TBR pile!
30tymfos
Wow, what a haul! Oh, isn't it lovely to come upon a sale like that?
A coulple summers ago, we were on vacation and there was a huge book sale at the library right across the street from the hotel. Happy day!
A coulple summers ago, we were on vacation and there was a huge book sale at the library right across the street from the hotel. Happy day!
31curlysue
I know Terri, it's like Christmas all over again!
I was laughing and making happy noises every time I found a book I wanted :)
My husband called me wondering where I was (I should have been home by then) I whispered into the phone "I am at a book sale" he replied "Oh, OK, I will help you with the box when you get home" LOL got to love him!
I was laughing and making happy noises every time I found a book I wanted :)
My husband called me wondering where I was (I should have been home by then) I whispered into the phone "I am at a book sale" he replied "Oh, OK, I will help you with the box when you get home" LOL got to love him!
32curlysue
The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey 3.75 stars
This is the second book from Yancey that continues the escapades of young Will Henry and Dr. Pellinore Warthrop. This time they are out to save a friend of the doctors from a mythical creature called the Wendingo. A Wendingo is a malevolent cannibalistic spirit into which humans could transform, or which could possess humans. They also represent gluttony, greed, and excess; never satisfied after killing and consuming one person, they are constantly searching for new victims.
New characters are introduced, a little love triangle is exposed and we get to see a softer side of Dr Warthrop. The Curse of the Wendigo is not as action packed as The Monstrumologist nor is it as "bloody"...but it still has terrific characterization and an engrossing storyline along with the tougher vocabulary. I would recommend reading these in order just so you get the back story of young Will Henry and why his journal entries are important to this series. Yancey is probably one of my favorite YA authors now and I can't wait to see where this ongoing story of Will Henry and the monstrumologist Dr Pellinore Warthrop take me.
This is the second book from Yancey that continues the escapades of young Will Henry and Dr. Pellinore Warthrop. This time they are out to save a friend of the doctors from a mythical creature called the Wendingo. A Wendingo is a malevolent cannibalistic spirit into which humans could transform, or which could possess humans. They also represent gluttony, greed, and excess; never satisfied after killing and consuming one person, they are constantly searching for new victims.
New characters are introduced, a little love triangle is exposed and we get to see a softer side of Dr Warthrop. The Curse of the Wendigo is not as action packed as The Monstrumologist nor is it as "bloody"...but it still has terrific characterization and an engrossing storyline along with the tougher vocabulary. I would recommend reading these in order just so you get the back story of young Will Henry and why his journal entries are important to this series. Yancey is probably one of my favorite YA authors now and I can't wait to see where this ongoing story of Will Henry and the monstrumologist Dr Pellinore Warthrop take me.
33curlysue
Started last night Book 1 in the Chaos Walking series...The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Had a little trouble in the beginning with the writing style....re read a couple times to get the rhythm but I think I got it now.
Interesting concept...being always overwhelmed with NOISE from everything!
Where QUIET is the abnormal.
Had a little trouble in the beginning with the writing style....re read a couple times to get the rhythm but I think I got it now.
Interesting concept...being always overwhelmed with NOISE from everything!
Where QUIET is the abnormal.
34msf59
Kara- I'm a big fan of Child 44 & The Shipping News. I also have Enemy Women, Being Dead & Crow Lake in the stacks.
I really enjoyed the 1st 2 Chaos Walking books. I'm glad you hung in there, it does take a little time to get used to the tone of it.
I really enjoyed the 1st 2 Chaos Walking books. I'm glad you hung in there, it does take a little time to get used to the tone of it.
35-Cee-
Kara,
I loved Enemy Women (one of my favorites) and hope Paulette Jiles writes a continuation of this story. Have been waiting a few years now ... I should try other books by her.
I loved Enemy Women (one of my favorites) and hope Paulette Jiles writes a continuation of this story. Have been waiting a few years now ... I should try other books by her.
36Whisper1
WOW! What a great stash of books you obtained. It must feel like Christmas all over again.
I'm sorry to hear of the fire. What a crazed person to do such a thing.
I'm sorry to hear of the fire. What a crazed person to do such a thing.
37curlysue
Mark, it really was annoying in the beginning :) I have Book 2 and Book 3 waiting for when I am done....you haven't read 3 yet?
Claudia, Enemy Women I have wanted to read for a long time.....glad you liked it!
Christmas in March Linda :) then I get to do it all over again in June!
fire still burning....been a week now....heavy smoke today
Claudia, Enemy Women I have wanted to read for a long time.....glad you liked it!
Christmas in March Linda :) then I get to do it all over again in June!
fire still burning....been a week now....heavy smoke today
38msf59
Kara- No, I haven't read Monsters of Men yet! Hopefully I can get to it soon.
40curlysue
I hope everyone had a good weekend!
Mine was pretty much full of cleaning...house, bed sheets and all the dogs! There are parts of my body that are sore that I obviously haven't used in awhile :) I would have had help with bathing the dogs but Jorge was working and I just said heck with it.
I am still reading The Knife of Never Letting Go...almost half way....it is starting to pick up now, I was getting a little worried!
Fire update....100% contained...still burning but at least it is contained :) and no structures in danger
Mine was pretty much full of cleaning...house, bed sheets and all the dogs! There are parts of my body that are sore that I obviously haven't used in awhile :) I would have had help with bathing the dogs but Jorge was working and I just said heck with it.
I am still reading The Knife of Never Letting Go...almost half way....it is starting to pick up now, I was getting a little worried!
Fire update....100% contained...still burning but at least it is contained :) and no structures in danger
41Donna828
Good news about the fire being contained...great news about the plethora of books that you "lucked" into! You got some really great titles and bargains, Kara.
I have to bathe the dog this week. It's my turn. He's an 85-lb. Lab that has to it into a small shower stall. He doesn't mind his back end in there, but his head wants to be out and dripping on me and the floor. Company coming this week end means lots of housecleaning in store for me this week.
I've decided I like the picture you posted in Msg. 1. I was a bit put off at first by the green Persephone and her petulant stare. I "got" the moody look, and her green color makes sense now that I know this is a spring look. Bring it on!
I have to bathe the dog this week. It's my turn. He's an 85-lb. Lab that has to it into a small shower stall. He doesn't mind his back end in there, but his head wants to be out and dripping on me and the floor. Company coming this week end means lots of housecleaning in store for me this week.
I've decided I like the picture you posted in Msg. 1. I was a bit put off at first by the green Persephone and her petulant stare. I "got" the moody look, and her green color makes sense now that I know this is a spring look. Bring it on!
42curlysue
Donna I feel your pain :) my three dogs are 50-60 lbs each...one will jump right into the tub the other two I have to pick up! but then have no problem jumping out when done, go figure!
I can see the petulant stare now that you mentioned it....she is probably irritated that winter is taking so long to leave :)...I saw youthfulness and calm in her face originally.
I can see the petulant stare now that you mentioned it....she is probably irritated that winter is taking so long to leave :)...I saw youthfulness and calm in her face originally.
43mamzel
Your story reminded me of a Golden we had. One summer it was brutally hot and I set up a kiddie pool under a shady tree. He would only get half in. Could not get him to get all four feet in.
My Yellow Lab had her baths in the tub and I was able to train her to shake before she got out. I turned off the water, closed the curtain and she got half of the water off of her. Then I would lay a towel on the living room floor for her to roll around on if it was too cold to go outside. Those Labs are tough to get dry, though, aren't they?
My Yellow Lab had her baths in the tub and I was able to train her to shake before she got out. I turned off the water, closed the curtain and she got half of the water off of her. Then I would lay a towel on the living room floor for her to roll around on if it was too cold to go outside. Those Labs are tough to get dry, though, aren't they?
44-Cee-
Hi Kara! Glad I have a small dog (Sheltie)- though he has a TON of fur and it takes forever to dry. I take him to the groomer every once in a while. That helps a lot.
45mckait
lolol mamzel.. that is what Dunkers does :)
and he looks pained and put upon..
I have a glass door on my shower and the drain is a terrible twisty thing
on its way down.. so I bathe dunkers in the basement. I have to lift him into the was tubs. he is about 70-75 lbs most of the time. so ouch!
::dread!::
and he looks pained and put upon..
I have a glass door on my shower and the drain is a terrible twisty thing
on its way down.. so I bathe dunkers in the basement. I have to lift him into the was tubs. he is about 70-75 lbs most of the time. so ouch!
::dread!::
46curlysue
Claudia, I don't miss those days....but I do miss my pom :( I had a teacup pomeranian, weighed no more then 5lbs...bathed her in the sink but then I had to blow dry her out....took forever! She actually was the only dog out of my 4 that would go swimming with me :) I had a little red raft just for her and she would lay on it and float around in the pool all day with me! I need to see if I have a picture of that lying around! She was a great dog...I love her dearly....her name was Sasha
mamzel, I have a lab mix...yes he takes awhile to dry...I use towels on the floor too :)...I think it is the oily skin
kath...70-75 lbs! lifting into tub? what about one of those portable stair/ladder things that can push right up to the tub? I was thinking of getting one of those because my 12 year old shepherd/chow mix has some hip problems... I thought something like that would be easier on him and me!
mamzel, I have a lab mix...yes he takes awhile to dry...I use towels on the floor too :)...I think it is the oily skin
kath...70-75 lbs! lifting into tub? what about one of those portable stair/ladder things that can push right up to the tub? I was thinking of getting one of those because my 12 year old shepherd/chow mix has some hip problems... I thought something like that would be easier on him and me!
47curlysue
Moving right along with The Knife of Never Letting Go :)
enjoying it....
there is a lot of running in this book!.... they make me tired just reading about it :)
enjoying it....
there is a lot of running in this book!.... they make me tired just reading about it :)
50liezkl
Some interesting reads here, just added The Curse of Wendigo and the Chaos Walking Trilogy to my wishlist. I finally got The Stolen Child, although I don't know when I'll get to it considering that all I seem to be reading these days are system specifications.
51leperdbunny
*waves*
54curlysue
Been here and there :) a little on FB this weekend and a little on LT.
Saturday went to the park and attended a birthday party for a 1 year old :) it was cute and the day was beautiful!
Did lots of reading...almost done with The Ask and the Answer. For a YA series it has some pretty heavy subjects...gender bias, racism, war...
Still need to do my thoughts on The Knife of Never Letting Go, probably later this week...taking 5 days off starting Thurs :)
liezkl...what do you mean by system specifications...something to do with computers?
Saturday went to the park and attended a birthday party for a 1 year old :) it was cute and the day was beautiful!
Did lots of reading...almost done with The Ask and the Answer. For a YA series it has some pretty heavy subjects...gender bias, racism, war...
Still need to do my thoughts on The Knife of Never Letting Go, probably later this week...taking 5 days off starting Thurs :)
liezkl...what do you mean by system specifications...something to do with computers?
58mckait
With you kara.. I would probably have to send Stephen.. I think Cee and I are too old to catch up with you!
59curlysue
Stephen!? he doesn't venture out much :) I would be doomed! lost forever! in cyber world :)
Don't underestimate yourself and Claudia...as a team I bet you guys would be a force to reckon with ;)
Don't underestimate yourself and Claudia...as a team I bet you guys would be a force to reckon with ;)
63curlysue
LOL I didn't!
what are you doing now that you are free? any thoughts on activities you would like to explore?
what are you doing now that you are free? any thoughts on activities you would like to explore?
64-Cee-
Ha! You two are funny today! I didn't vote for DST or Bush! :P:P
My Dad was in the calvary! In Texas... during WWI.
Watch who you are calling "old" Kath! I have an army, ya know!
Everytime I threaten something, Ron laughs and says
"Yeah, you and your army!" :P
He'd better watch it!
Oh... BTW... any plans for your vaca, Kara?
My Dad was in the calvary! In Texas... during WWI.
Watch who you are calling "old" Kath! I have an army, ya know!
Everytime I threaten something, Ron laughs and says
"Yeah, you and your army!" :P
He'd better watch it!
Oh... BTW... any plans for your vaca, Kara?
65curlysue
Vaca will be spent at home doing what ever I feel like! :)
Thurs. I will cook corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick's Day :) then probably read, nap, browse internet...Sun is our birthday (hubby and I) so no plans as of yet :)...maybe dinner out?
Did get a dozen peach roses the other day from him!
Thurs. I will cook corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick's Day :) then probably read, nap, browse internet...Sun is our birthday (hubby and I) so no plans as of yet :)...maybe dinner out?
Did get a dozen peach roses the other day from him!
66mckait
"I didn't vote for DST or Bush!"
nor did I!
WWI? Are you older than you look??
You have an army???
Do tell!
vaca = good
I need a corned beef and cabbage recipe please?
nor did I!
WWI? Are you older than you look??
You have an army???
Do tell!
vaca = good
I need a corned beef and cabbage recipe please?
67curlysue
I cook my corned beef in a crock pot all day :) The fat will cook off and I can strain it out
then I cut up potatoes, carrots, onions...put in a separate pot on the stove, pour the corned beef juice from the crock pot into it....add water if needed (I don't cover the vegetables completely with the liquid...about 3/4 way)....slow boil until done! Cut cabbage into big cubes...add at the very end of cooking on top of vegetables (that's why I only fill 3/4 way) the steam will cook the cabbage :)
Sometimes I will slice the corned beef and lay it on top of the vegetables while they cook :)
easy peasy!
then I cut up potatoes, carrots, onions...put in a separate pot on the stove, pour the corned beef juice from the crock pot into it....add water if needed (I don't cover the vegetables completely with the liquid...about 3/4 way)....slow boil until done! Cut cabbage into big cubes...add at the very end of cooking on top of vegetables (that's why I only fill 3/4 way) the steam will cook the cabbage :)
Sometimes I will slice the corned beef and lay it on top of the vegetables while they cook :)
easy peasy!
69curlysue
they can be salty...I always look for the ones that are low sodium or no salt added
wait...you have never had a reuben sandwich?!
wait...you have never had a reuben sandwich?!
70mamzel
wait...you have never had a reuben sandwich?!
My friend and I (east coast transplants) are always on a hunt for a decent reuben. I've had better ones in the Caribbean even! There is a deli in S.F. that looks extremely promising. They fly partially baked bread from NYC daily!
My friend and I (east coast transplants) are always on a hunt for a decent reuben. I've had better ones in the Caribbean even! There is a deli in S.F. that looks extremely promising. They fly partially baked bread from NYC daily!
71curlysue
For a good reuban sandwich in my area I go to TooJay's...They are a New York style delicatessen and the sandwiches are HUGE! they do not skimp on the meat :)
72-Cee-
Woah! Kath! You have never had Corned beef before? Get out!
I cook mine all in one big pot.
First, place the corned beef in pot and cover with water. Simmer as long as directed for the size (about 3 hours)
Then, in the last 40 minutes add big hunks of carrots and large pieces of potato... onions if you want. Keep it boiling.
When you're down to about 20 mins... take out the meat and add wedges of cabbage (quartered) on top - if you must! :P Kara's right about the steam.
Don't forget the biscuits! What time is dinner?
Yes, my Dad was in WWI. He was born in 1900 and 48 when I was born. I don't think he was old enough to join the army...but back then they didn't seem to care. He was close enough. :}
I cook mine all in one big pot.
First, place the corned beef in pot and cover with water. Simmer as long as directed for the size (about 3 hours)
Then, in the last 40 minutes add big hunks of carrots and large pieces of potato... onions if you want. Keep it boiling.
When you're down to about 20 mins... take out the meat and add wedges of cabbage (quartered) on top - if you must! :P Kara's right about the steam.
Don't forget the biscuits! What time is dinner?
Yes, my Dad was in WWI. He was born in 1900 and 48 when I was born. I don't think he was old enough to join the army...but back then they didn't seem to care. He was close enough. :}
73mckait
Can't recall ever actually eating a reuban sandwich.. although my sister likes them. I once took a taste of hers. I was careful to just take the bread, kraut and cheese with sauce though.. so?
Really Cee! That is .. shocking! Dad in WWI~
Mine was in Korea.. but he was about 20 when I was born....
taking note of the recipe!
Really Cee! That is .. shocking! Dad in WWI~
Mine was in Korea.. but he was about 20 when I was born....
taking note of the recipe!
74curlysue
I was careful to just take the bread, kraut and cheese with sauce though
so you don't like corned beef?
I do a big loaf of either french bread or a soft cuban...
My Dad was in Korea also...Navy :)
so you don't like corned beef?
I do a big loaf of either french bread or a soft cuban...
My Dad was in Korea also...Navy :)
75katiekrug
I'm not much of a cook, but my aunt makes the best corned beef and cabbage dinner for St. Patrick's Day. She puts crumbled bacon in the cabbage and cooks the cabbage in the bacon drippings... mmmm.....
78curlysue
I received my Feb. ER of The Circle Cast by Alex Epstein!
I have about 100 pages left in The Ask and the Answer....the last half of this book has really picked up and I am liking it more then I did in the beginning :)
I have about 100 pages left in The Ask and the Answer....the last half of this book has really picked up and I am liking it more then I did in the beginning :)
79liezkl
Yes, system specs are computer related and along with textbooks, the best cure for insomnia.
I've started on Pride and Prejudice for the JA group read though to alleviate the boredom.
Njoy the vaca....I wouldn't mind one of thise right now.(looking longingly at the calendar to see when I can fit in a short break )
I've started on Pride and Prejudice for the JA group read though to alleviate the boredom.
Njoy the vaca....I wouldn't mind one of thise right now.(looking longingly at the calendar to see when I can fit in a short break )
82curlysue
I wish :)
I am at work... leaving at 6pm then going to store to pick up my corned beef :)
then going home...pouring a glass of wine then cooking chicken parm. :)
I am at work... leaving at 6pm then going to store to pick up my corned beef :)
then going home...pouring a glass of wine then cooking chicken parm. :)
88curlysue
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!
slept in
corned beef has been cooking since 9am
teenager is out on a boat with friends
all is quiet and good
:)
slept in
corned beef has been cooking since 9am
teenager is out on a boat with friends
all is quiet and good
:)
89curlysue
I finished The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness.... thoughts on both Book 1 + 2 in the Chaos Walking later today
started on Monsters of Men book 3 yesterday
started on Monsters of Men book 3 yesterday
90curlysue
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness 3.5 stars
It is difficult to review this book without giving anything away, so I will give a brief summary and some thoughts.
In The Knife of Never Letting Go we are introduced to Todd Hewitt. Todd is the last boy in Prentisstown, the last town on New World. He will become a man in one month's time when he turns thirteen. The reason he is the last boy is because the colonists who arrived from Earth seeking a better, simpler life fought a brutal war with the natives known as Spacks. During this civil war the Spacks released a virus that killed all the women and infected all the men with Noise. Noise is a constant barrage of every man’s thoughts. You are never alone in your own thoughts and in a world of men the Noise is unbearable. But Todd finds something unexpected in the swamp; something that will turn his world upside down. Silence. Everything he knows, or thinks he knows about the history of New World, is wrong, and soon Todd is on the run, pursued by the Prentisstown authorities.
The Knife of Never Letting Go is one long chase scene on a planet where (almost) everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts and there is trouble either happening or about to happen. It was awkward reading in the beginning because Todd is very nearly illiterate and Ness abandons many grammar and spelling rules but not too much so that it becomes confusing to follow. You just need to give it time and you will fall into the rhythm of the POV’s voice. The writing is tight, fast paced and thoughtful. My feet are tired and sore. Hers must be, too. I've got blisters and aches and my heart hurts from all I miss and all thats gone. And hers does, too. But we run. Boy, do we run. Cuz maybe (shut up)--Just maybe (don't think it)--Maybe there really is hope at the end of the road.
Have Book 2 The Ask and The Answer ready to pick up immediately after finishing this one….major cliffhanger at the end of The Knife of Never Letting Go
It is difficult to review this book without giving anything away, so I will give a brief summary and some thoughts.
In The Knife of Never Letting Go we are introduced to Todd Hewitt. Todd is the last boy in Prentisstown, the last town on New World. He will become a man in one month's time when he turns thirteen. The reason he is the last boy is because the colonists who arrived from Earth seeking a better, simpler life fought a brutal war with the natives known as Spacks. During this civil war the Spacks released a virus that killed all the women and infected all the men with Noise. Noise is a constant barrage of every man’s thoughts. You are never alone in your own thoughts and in a world of men the Noise is unbearable. But Todd finds something unexpected in the swamp; something that will turn his world upside down. Silence. Everything he knows, or thinks he knows about the history of New World, is wrong, and soon Todd is on the run, pursued by the Prentisstown authorities.
The Knife of Never Letting Go is one long chase scene on a planet where (almost) everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts and there is trouble either happening or about to happen. It was awkward reading in the beginning because Todd is very nearly illiterate and Ness abandons many grammar and spelling rules but not too much so that it becomes confusing to follow. You just need to give it time and you will fall into the rhythm of the POV’s voice. The writing is tight, fast paced and thoughtful. My feet are tired and sore. Hers must be, too. I've got blisters and aches and my heart hurts from all I miss and all thats gone. And hers does, too. But we run. Boy, do we run. Cuz maybe (shut up)--Just maybe (don't think it)--Maybe there really is hope at the end of the road.
Have Book 2 The Ask and The Answer ready to pick up immediately after finishing this one….major cliffhanger at the end of The Knife of Never Letting Go
91curlysue
The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness 3.75 stars
The Ask and the Answer starts right where The Knife of Never Letting Go left off. Again it is difficult to review this book without giving anything away.
Although the pace of this book is less frantic than in The Knife of Never Letting Go, that does not mean less happens. If anything the plot is even more frantic in this one with even more twists and turns. In this book enemies become friends and friends become enemies. The Chaos Walking books are really all about the strength of their characters. And in The Ask and the Answer, the characters we know and love (and some that we hate with every fiber of our beings) are back with a vengeance, just as compelling as we remember them from The Knife of Never Letting Go, but growing and changing too . Characters you love are forced to do horrible, horrible things. Characters you hate with a passion, you are forced to reassess and identify (if not agree) with their motives. Things are not always black and white now. And the shades of gray can be very dangerous.
One overarching theme of this book is war - the harshness, the necessity, and the fascination of it. The more we are aware of what goes on “on the ground” in war time, the war crimes, the things people will do and suffer through just to survive, the more we can hear phrases, such as, “If not us, then who? At least we will do it with some level of humanity…” and only be shocked at what is being done, not that someone had to say it, then the more harrowing this book gets.
Themes of dictatorship, terrorism, genocide and slavery reign. Driven by politics and tackling some big questions about absolute power, imprisonment, and even insurgent terrorism, this second book is a very timely and intelligent novel but never feels heavy-handed or condescending. These Chaos Walking books are marketed as books of YA dystopian sci-fi, I think their sophistication and the life experience required to understand their sentiment makes them even more meaningful for adults.
The Ask and the Answer starts right where The Knife of Never Letting Go left off. Again it is difficult to review this book without giving anything away.
Although the pace of this book is less frantic than in The Knife of Never Letting Go, that does not mean less happens. If anything the plot is even more frantic in this one with even more twists and turns. In this book enemies become friends and friends become enemies. The Chaos Walking books are really all about the strength of their characters. And in The Ask and the Answer, the characters we know and love (and some that we hate with every fiber of our beings) are back with a vengeance, just as compelling as we remember them from The Knife of Never Letting Go, but growing and changing too . Characters you love are forced to do horrible, horrible things. Characters you hate with a passion, you are forced to reassess and identify (if not agree) with their motives. Things are not always black and white now. And the shades of gray can be very dangerous.
One overarching theme of this book is war - the harshness, the necessity, and the fascination of it. The more we are aware of what goes on “on the ground” in war time, the war crimes, the things people will do and suffer through just to survive, the more we can hear phrases, such as, “If not us, then who? At least we will do it with some level of humanity…” and only be shocked at what is being done, not that someone had to say it, then the more harrowing this book gets.
Themes of dictatorship, terrorism, genocide and slavery reign. Driven by politics and tackling some big questions about absolute power, imprisonment, and even insurgent terrorism, this second book is a very timely and intelligent novel but never feels heavy-handed or condescending. These Chaos Walking books are marketed as books of YA dystopian sci-fi, I think their sophistication and the life experience required to understand their sentiment makes them even more meaningful for adults.
92jolerie
Hi Kara! What an interesting concept for a book. Just based on the description, I am having a hard time placing it in a genre. What would you categorize it as?
96curlysue
I love that video...your right claudia, dogs can't lie :)
I have one dog that will tattle on the others....he will come and sit by the couch looking all worried and he will not move until someone gets up to see what the others are into...it usually means one is eating the toilet paper from the roller or rummaging in the bathroom trash :)
had a busy day today
went to visit our neighbor in the hospital who had most of his liver removed due to cancer...he is doing well, considering...little jaundice, which has me concerned...but he is in good spirits :)
then Jorge took me out to dinner to the Cheesecake factory! yum..along with our doggie bag from dinner we brought home 2 huge slices of cheesecake....a carrot cake cheesecake and a chocolate mousse cheesecake :)
no reading was done today but maybe I can get some in while I devour that chocolate mousse cheesecake :)
I have one dog that will tattle on the others....he will come and sit by the couch looking all worried and he will not move until someone gets up to see what the others are into...it usually means one is eating the toilet paper from the roller or rummaging in the bathroom trash :)
had a busy day today
went to visit our neighbor in the hospital who had most of his liver removed due to cancer...he is doing well, considering...little jaundice, which has me concerned...but he is in good spirits :)
then Jorge took me out to dinner to the Cheesecake factory! yum..along with our doggie bag from dinner we brought home 2 huge slices of cheesecake....a carrot cake cheesecake and a chocolate mousse cheesecake :)
no reading was done today but maybe I can get some in while I devour that chocolate mousse cheesecake :)
98Whisper1
Dear Kara!
Yesterday was your birthday!
I hope your day was as special as you are!
I apologize for the delay in posting this. Alas, I'm suffering through a strep throat for the last five days.
I hope your neighbor is feeling better. Liiver cancer is so darn serious!.
Cheesecake sounds lovely. I hope you had lots of it for your birthday.
Yesterday was your birthday!
I hope your day was as special as you are!
I apologize for the delay in posting this. Alas, I'm suffering through a strep throat for the last five days.
I hope your neighbor is feeling better. Liiver cancer is so darn serious!.
Cheesecake sounds lovely. I hope you had lots of it for your birthday.
100mckait
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope it was wonderful, and that each day followig is happier still :)
102msf59
Happy Birthday Kara! Hope you had a great day! Glad you liked the 1st 2 Chaos Walking books. I'm looking forward to reading the 3rd.
103curlysue
Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes! :)
hope you feel better soon Linda!
neighbor is doing as well as can be expected :)
I am enjoying Monsters of Men Mark...can't wait to see how Ness is going to wrap this story up!
hope you feel better soon Linda!
neighbor is doing as well as can be expected :)
I am enjoying Monsters of Men Mark...can't wait to see how Ness is going to wrap this story up!
104Donna828
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday, Kara. I love The Cheesecake Factory, and I'm so glad that we don't have one closer than 3 hours from us so it maintains its specialness. The last time I was at the one in Kansas City with my daughter we shared a Red Velvet Cheesecake. Delicious!
105curlysue
I know what your saying Donna...ours is 40 min away so we hardly ever go unless we are in the neighborhood :)
thanks for the birthday wishes!
thanks for the birthday wishes!
106-Cee-
Aha! So that's why you went out to eat and had all those goodies! Early celebrating!
Well, Happy Birthday to YOU!
Well, Happy Birthday to YOU!
108curlysue
Terri, he is so cute! with those eyes who can't forgive :)
busy, busy week.....
tired
kinda cranky
but it is friday so that is good :)
busy, busy week.....
tired
kinda cranky
but it is friday so that is good :)
109-Cee-
That vacation just didn't last long enough! They never do. :(
Still you made it thru the week and have a weekend now! :)
Still you made it thru the week and have a weekend now! :)
111curlysue
to fend off my crankiness yesterday and just be QUIET in my head ....on my way home I stopped at BrightLight Books.....the same place I got the box of books :)
I had a coupon for 15% off one book for March, April and May
so I got
The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates
Out Stealing Horses by Per Pettersen
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni
they gave me 15% off all of then instead of just one :) these were a gift to me for my birthday:)
I had a coupon for 15% off one book for March, April and May
so I got
The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates
Out Stealing Horses by Per Pettersen
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni
they gave me 15% off all of then instead of just one :) these were a gift to me for my birthday:)
112curlysue
Going to MIL today for birthday cake and whatnot
after that I am hitting the BORDERS in that area...I have a $20 giftcard :)
is there not a way to print our wishlist from LT?
I thought I saw some talk about it somewhere
after that I am hitting the BORDERS in that area...I have a $20 giftcard :)
is there not a way to print our wishlist from LT?
I thought I saw some talk about it somewhere
113mckait
I really want to know what you think of Joyce Carol Oates.
It is the darndest thing.. I have never been able to read one of her books. I have bought several.. and given them away..
In fact, anyone who read or reads her and is willing.. if you ever come to my thread too.. tell me what you think? I can't figure it out ..
I loved Angelology as you know, and I bet you like it too!
how nice! more cake ! have an extra bit for your pals here at LT?
hugs
nice batch of books, btw..
It is the darndest thing.. I have never been able to read one of her books. I have bought several.. and given them away..
In fact, anyone who read or reads her and is willing.. if you ever come to my thread too.. tell me what you think? I can't figure it out ..
I loved Angelology as you know, and I bet you like it too!
how nice! more cake ! have an extra bit for your pals here at LT?
hugs
nice batch of books, btw..
114mckait
Yeah... that is the only one that I actually managed to open and look into. I tried 3 times to readWe Were The Mulvaneys..I don't believe I ever got all the way through.
Maybe the dark is it. I am not a huge fan of dark stories, most of the time.
Maybe the dark is it. I am not a huge fan of dark stories, most of the time.
115tymfos
Kara, do you still need help to print your wishlist? Go to the view for "Your Books" and choose "wishlist" from the drop-down box near the upper left-hand corner. You'll see just your wishlist books. Then, look straight across from that and about halfway across the page you'll see a printer icon -- it's the very last icon in the row. Click that, and a printable list will come up.
Before you go to that print icon, you may want to edit one of the views (A through E) to show limited information fields so the list doesn't take up too much paper. I generally designate one of the views to just include title, author, and CK Series (I read a lot of series and like to read them in order) and print with that view selected. The little icon that looks sort of like a gear or a bumpy wheel or a flower -- right after the ones for A, B, C, D, E -- lets you edit the view styles. To leave a field blank, pick one of the rows with all dashes. Back on the main page, the arrow icon lets you edit how they're ordered (by title, by author).
I hope that helps.
Before you go to that print icon, you may want to edit one of the views (A through E) to show limited information fields so the list doesn't take up too much paper. I generally designate one of the views to just include title, author, and CK Series (I read a lot of series and like to read them in order) and print with that view selected. The little icon that looks sort of like a gear or a bumpy wheel or a flower -- right after the ones for A, B, C, D, E -- lets you edit the view styles. To leave a field blank, pick one of the rows with all dashes. Back on the main page, the arrow icon lets you edit how they're ordered (by title, by author).
I hope that helps.
116curlysue
Terri ! thanks so much !!!!
I knew I heard that we could do that :)
I have my wishlist tagged wishlist they are not classified under wishlist under the "your library" heading...if that makes sense
looks like I can print it....I will give it a try :)
I knew I heard that we could do that :)
I have my wishlist tagged wishlist they are not classified under wishlist under the "your library" heading...if that makes sense
looks like I can print it....I will give it a try :)
117curlysue
Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness 4.25 stars
What a great book to end this trilogy....but, I hope Patrick Ness comes out with a fourth. The ending of Monsters of Men wraps up nicely but it does leave it open for him to explore the future of the two main characters (Todd and Viola), if there is one. Adventure and discord still abound in this third book but what I really liked was the progression of the innocent love that transpires between Todd and Viola. It was heartfelt, not mushy.
Nice climatic ending, redemption for some and personal growth for others.
I totally recommend this series.
What a great book to end this trilogy....but, I hope Patrick Ness comes out with a fourth. The ending of Monsters of Men wraps up nicely but it does leave it open for him to explore the future of the two main characters (Todd and Viola), if there is one. Adventure and discord still abound in this third book but what I really liked was the progression of the innocent love that transpires between Todd and Viola. It was heartfelt, not mushy.
Nice climatic ending, redemption for some and personal growth for others.
I totally recommend this series.
118curlysue
Well I had cake today at my MIL :) was really good...
could not find a BORDERS close to where we were that was not closed down already :(
maybe I can use my gift card online :/ ?
starting to feel crappy...yesterday my throat was scratchy, today my ears are plugged....ugggh this usually means sinus infection for me but my fingers are crossed that it might be just the excessive pollen in the air
So now I'm starting The Hunger Games series :) read a little before I had to nap....looks really good so far :)
could not find a BORDERS close to where we were that was not closed down already :(
maybe I can use my gift card online :/ ?
starting to feel crappy...yesterday my throat was scratchy, today my ears are plugged....ugggh this usually means sinus infection for me but my fingers are crossed that it might be just the excessive pollen in the air
So now I'm starting The Hunger Games series :) read a little before I had to nap....looks really good so far :)
120msf59
Kara- Hope you feel better and I hope you enjoy The Hunger Games. That 1st book is fantastic.
123curlysue
Thanks for all the well wishes you guys! but it's to late.....I am sick
but not as bad as I thought...no sinus infection yet....
plugged ears, sneezing,coughing, alternating between congestion and runny nose ughhh!!
I got a $25 gift card from BORDERS from a friend for my birthday so to help make myself feel a little better I went on line and ordered 4 books :) :)
So Cold the River
The Swan Thieves
Water Witches
The Wasp Factory
my poor husband, I told him last night while standing in the middle of my living room that I needed for him to build me another bookcase :) he just looked at me LOL he built my first one but I think he is going to opt out of building a second one.
I have 2 more chapters of The Hunger Games...gosh Mark you were right it is pretty fantastic! did you know that Jennifer Lawrence from Winter's Bone is playing Katniss in the movie?? There is some talk of "whitewashing" for the part of Katniss. Katniss is clearly not Caucasian, it is mentioned in the book that she has dark, olive-colored skin.
http://bitchmagazine.org/post/the-hunger-games-film-whitens-its-warrior
but not as bad as I thought...no sinus infection yet....
plugged ears, sneezing,coughing, alternating between congestion and runny nose ughhh!!
I got a $25 gift card from BORDERS from a friend for my birthday so to help make myself feel a little better I went on line and ordered 4 books :) :)
So Cold the River
The Swan Thieves
Water Witches
The Wasp Factory
my poor husband, I told him last night while standing in the middle of my living room that I needed for him to build me another bookcase :) he just looked at me LOL he built my first one but I think he is going to opt out of building a second one.
I have 2 more chapters of The Hunger Games...gosh Mark you were right it is pretty fantastic! did you know that Jennifer Lawrence from Winter's Bone is playing Katniss in the movie?? There is some talk of "whitewashing" for the part of Katniss. Katniss is clearly not Caucasian, it is mentioned in the book that she has dark, olive-colored skin.
http://bitchmagazine.org/post/the-hunger-games-film-whitens-its-warrior
124curlysue
I just snagged Touch by Alexi Zentner a March ER!
LT book description:
In Sawgamet, a north woods boomtown gone bust, the cold of winter breaks the glass of the schoolhouse thermometer, and the dangers of working in the cuts are overshadowed by the mysteries and magic lurking in the woods. Stephen, a pastor, is at home on the eve of his mother's funeral, thirty years after the mythic summer his grandfather returned to the town in search of his beloved but long-dead wife. And like his grandfather, Stephen is forced to confront the losses of his past.
Touch introduces you to a world where monsters and witches oppose singing dogs and golden caribou, where the living and the dead part and meet again in the crippling beauty of winter and the surreal haze of summer.
blasted touchstones..... :(
LT book description:
In Sawgamet, a north woods boomtown gone bust, the cold of winter breaks the glass of the schoolhouse thermometer, and the dangers of working in the cuts are overshadowed by the mysteries and magic lurking in the woods. Stephen, a pastor, is at home on the eve of his mother's funeral, thirty years after the mythic summer his grandfather returned to the town in search of his beloved but long-dead wife. And like his grandfather, Stephen is forced to confront the losses of his past.
Touch introduces you to a world where monsters and witches oppose singing dogs and golden caribou, where the living and the dead part and meet again in the crippling beauty of winter and the surreal haze of summer.
blasted touchstones..... :(
125-Cee-
I swear LT is contagious!
Buying books - new and old
Funks - reading and general
Spring colds/allergies (sorry you are sick, Kara - hope it's over soon)
Holiday happiness/sadness
Wishing for fall, wishing for spring
Wanting to hug/comfort
etc, etc
What a group! :)
Buying books - new and old
Funks - reading and general
Spring colds/allergies (sorry you are sick, Kara - hope it's over soon)
Holiday happiness/sadness
Wishing for fall, wishing for spring
Wanting to hug/comfort
etc, etc
What a group! :)
126mckait
You may be right.. !
Sorry that you got sick :(
and yay! for the new books..
That ER sounds good...
I got Black Swan..
Sorry that you got sick :(
and yay! for the new books..
That ER sounds good...
I got Black Swan..
127curlysue
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 4.75 stars!!!
there are enough reviews so I will not be doing one
if you haven't read it...do so, this is one heck of a ride!!
Catching Fire book 2 is next :)
there are enough reviews so I will not be doing one
if you haven't read it...do so, this is one heck of a ride!!
Catching Fire book 2 is next :)
128katiekrug
>127 curlysue: - Soooo, did you like it? ;-)
The Hunger Games is on The List... There are about a million holds on it at the library, and my trusty used bookstore can't keep any copies in stock so I'll have to wait a bit longer.
The Hunger Games is on The List... There are about a million holds on it at the library, and my trusty used bookstore can't keep any copies in stock so I'll have to wait a bit longer.
129curlysue
that's too bad katie... it really is a ride, it kept me on the edge of my seat!
hey there is always online used from borders ;) or some other book site :) I would send you mine but mine was from the library
hey there is always online used from borders ;) or some other book site :) I would send you mine but mine was from the library
130Tanglewood
Got a bit behind on your thread. I hope you are feeling better. I liked The Wasp Factory although I remember it being very dark. (The dog video was too cute, btw!)
132tymfos
#123 Sorry to hear that the germs gotcha! I hope you enjoy your new books. I really enjoyed So Cold the River. It's a very different kind of horror book. I love the way he worked with the history of the area in which it's set. I actually did some "research" online about the hotels and the water after I read it.
133mckait
I guess that you are working a lot and doing who knows what all!
Still sending healing mojo..
Still sending healing mojo..
135curlysue
Thanks everyone on the well wishes!!
feeling so so.... sneezing like a champ :)
not working late kath, but still working :)
weather has been terrible here the past 2 days...severe thunderstorms, tornados eek!
had to pull over into a gas station today on my way into work because I just couldn't see with the rain coming sideways...sky was so dark, scary
I need to build an Ark with all this rain...my feet are cold and damp...I wanna go home and just curl up and snooze
feeling so so.... sneezing like a champ :)
not working late kath, but still working :)
weather has been terrible here the past 2 days...severe thunderstorms, tornados eek!
had to pull over into a gas station today on my way into work because I just couldn't see with the rain coming sideways...sky was so dark, scary
I need to build an Ark with all this rain...my feet are cold and damp...I wanna go home and just curl up and snooze
139curlysue
correct you are....no work this weekend :)
terrible headache right now...
took 1500 mg of tylenol
feel like I am going to unswallow
just waiting to go home and be quiet
terrible headache right now...
took 1500 mg of tylenol
feel like I am going to unswallow
just waiting to go home and be quiet
145-Cee-
Poor, poor Kara.
Rest well tonight... sweet, peaceful rest.
Gotta get better for the weekend! :)
Rest well tonight... sweet, peaceful rest.
Gotta get better for the weekend! :)
148jdthloue
Newbie, here!!
I empathize with the sinus woes...I am suffering (again) today with stuffy head, but no earache!!!
My feet are beginning to "web", I swear!
Love the Amanda Clark painting..and your choice of reading matter...eerily familiar, the latter...
;-}
I empathize with the sinus woes...I am suffering (again) today with stuffy head, but no earache!!!
My feet are beginning to "web", I swear!
Love the Amanda Clark painting..and your choice of reading matter...eerily familiar, the latter...
;-}
149curlysue
Well I'll be damned, look what the cat dragged in...Miss Jude herself!! :) glad to see you! don't be a stranger... you are the first one that said you LOVED the Amanda Clark painting :) I thought maybe she scared my visitors ;) I have become quite fond of her! I need to browse your library since we have 169 books in common :) and you say our choice in reading matter is eerily familiar!
Thanks everyone! I do feel somewhat better :) still a little bit of a cough
no headache today...I had that damn thing until 9pm last night! wanted to just rip my head off my neck and be done with it ;)
today has been beautiful...80, breezy, low humidity....just lovely, had my coffee on the porch and just enjoyed the birds, the breeze, and the quiet :)
I am reading Catching Fire but prior to receiving it from the library I started Full Dark, No Stars, short story book by King. I have finished 2 out of the 4 stories....very good :)
Thanks everyone! I do feel somewhat better :) still a little bit of a cough
no headache today...I had that damn thing until 9pm last night! wanted to just rip my head off my neck and be done with it ;)
today has been beautiful...80, breezy, low humidity....just lovely, had my coffee on the porch and just enjoyed the birds, the breeze, and the quiet :)
I am reading Catching Fire but prior to receiving it from the library I started Full Dark, No Stars, short story book by King. I have finished 2 out of the 4 stories....very good :)
150-Cee-
Well, if that lovely day doesn't cure all your ills, I don't know what will!
So glad you are better and able to rest up. :)
re the AC painting: I do think it is beautiful...
but the green face takes some getting used to.... and I'm working on it.
I know, I know - symbolic of spring, seeds, vegetation, etc.
So glad you are better and able to rest up. :)
re the AC painting: I do think it is beautiful...
but the green face takes some getting used to.... and I'm working on it.
I know, I know - symbolic of spring, seeds, vegetation, etc.
151jdthloue
Hell-o
The reason that i love THE PAINTING....my house is painted in deep blue/red/eggshell..going up the walls..so...the AC painting would work for me...not "eerie" but beautiful
I guess I should post pictures of my house/rooms???
Jeesh, i'm a dummy at times
The reason that i love THE PAINTING....my house is painted in deep blue/red/eggshell..going up the walls..so...the AC painting would work for me...not "eerie" but beautiful
I guess I should post pictures of my house/rooms???
Jeesh, i'm a dummy at times
152mckait
Kara.. I love the picture.. just never mentioned it.
I haven't found anything I want to post to mine yet,
so I am using the same tired old GIF..
And while at it, a pic of yourself, maybe jude?
I haven't found anything I want to post to mine yet,
so I am using the same tired old GIF..
And while at it, a pic of yourself, maybe jude?
153curlysue
i have funky colors in my kitchen and living room...i guess you would call them terracotta with a couple of accent walls of a kind of "brickish" color....my tile is along the lines of mexican saltillo tile...brownish/red so everything is warm looking at night but bright during the day
yah jude pics??
i shouldn't talk, I haven't posted any pics of savannah yet :/
yah jude pics??
i shouldn't talk, I haven't posted any pics of savannah yet :/
155-Cee-
Pictures all around! :)
I like terracotta and brick colors... but green faces seem to convey a feeling of nausea... :(
Quick to add... IF there is a pretty green face, #1 is it!
I like terracotta and brick colors... but green faces seem to convey a feeling of nausea... :(
Quick to add... IF there is a pretty green face, #1 is it!
159curlysue
LOL it reminded me of "thing" from the Addam's family ;)
don't be scared he is friendly :) and well trained
don't be scared he is friendly :) and well trained
162curlysue
kath you silly pineapple ;)
Mark you have a great week to...and have a safe trip on Friday! but lots of fun after :) don't forget pictures!!!
Mark you have a great week to...and have a safe trip on Friday! but lots of fun after :) don't forget pictures!!!
163-Cee-
Kara! Dare I ask where you got a disembodied hand? eeeeooooo...
Hope it's training included washing dishes...
Don't work too hard. ;-)
Hope it's training included washing dishes...
Don't work too hard. ;-)
168mckait
On judes thread, you said that you looked also..
are you on that book blogger site too?
do tell?
are you on that book blogger site too?
do tell?
169curlysue
isn't he cute! :) and so helpful
severe thunderstorms here today until 3pm :( would rather be home sleeping or reading instead of working but such is life........
I am flying through Catching Fire this series is really good! Collins really likes to throw curve balls at you just when you think things have calmed down and everything is alright...what can she possibly do in Mockingjay? that hasn't already been done in the first 2 books???
I have a feeling this whole series is going to be a ride to remember :)
severe thunderstorms here today until 3pm :( would rather be home sleeping or reading instead of working but such is life........
I am flying through Catching Fire this series is really good! Collins really likes to throw curve balls at you just when you think things have calmed down and everything is alright...what can she possibly do in Mockingjay? that hasn't already been done in the first 2 books???
I have a feeling this whole series is going to be a ride to remember :)
170curlysue
we posted at the same time :)
no I don't have a blog site...I can't keep up with FB and LT as is LOL
I just check on Judes blog but couldn't find the friend thing :/
no I don't have a blog site...I can't keep up with FB and LT as is LOL
I just check on Judes blog but couldn't find the friend thing :/
171mckait
The blogs have a follow... but that only works if you have a blog too, I think?
Dunno. She has inspired me to stat to try to keep up with my book blog again. I stopped ages ago.
Then she had a link to a book bloggers site.. so I went and signed up.
It is very confusing.. I have to try to sort it out..
Dunno. She has inspired me to stat to try to keep up with my book blog again. I stopped ages ago.
Then she had a link to a book bloggers site.. so I went and signed up.
It is very confusing.. I have to try to sort it out..
173mckait
just favorite the blogs if you don't have one..
:)
Mine though, is absolutely nothing but books. I just post the same review that I post here.
I stopped my personal blog a long time ago as well..
too much!! too much. The book blog is easy enough, since it
is just copy and paste. :P
:)
Mine though, is absolutely nothing but books. I just post the same review that I post here.
I stopped my personal blog a long time ago as well..
too much!! too much. The book blog is easy enough, since it
is just copy and paste. :P
174curlysue
I bookmarked Jude :)
then why blog if it is the same as LT? is it because you can customize the blog and whatnot?
then why blog if it is the same as LT? is it because you can customize the blog and whatnot?
175mckait
no.. but there is a blogger community.. people you meet..
other people who comment, and whose blogs you can visit..
That sort of thing. I don't do much customizing.. I like it to be plain.
Also, sometimes authors seek you out and comment.. which is fun..
I have had that happen a time or two..
:)
other people who comment, and whose blogs you can visit..
That sort of thing. I don't do much customizing.. I like it to be plain.
Also, sometimes authors seek you out and comment.. which is fun..
I have had that happen a time or two..
:)
177msf59
Morning Kara- Glad you are flying through and loving Catching fire. Mockingjay was a bit of a letdown, (IMHO, of course) but overall I really liked the series.
180mckait
is it still the same woman that we talked about when we ... talked?
( we need to do that again some day :)
or is it a new one..
there are so many running loose...
( we need to do that again some day :)
or is it a new one..
there are so many running loose...
181curlysue
i just LOL in the office and had to switch screens real fast when i read
there are so many running loose... (made my day) :)
yes same one
she is worse...didn't think it was possible
yes talk
going to lunch...out of office :)
there are so many running loose... (made my day) :)
yes same one
she is worse...didn't think it was possible
yes talk
going to lunch...out of office :)
183curlysue
popcorn chicken
hush puppies
slaw
diet coke
:)
now going to finish lunch out under a tree and read :)
hush puppies
slaw
diet coke
:)
now going to finish lunch out under a tree and read :)
184jdthloue
Has somebody been talking about me???
The blog site is BOOK BLOGS...and I already friended Kath!
I think you need to have a Blog to "follow"a blog...but, if you really (?) want to follow mine, there's a link on my Profile page...bookmark it? (you poor soul....have nothing better to do?)...Comments...I think are Blogger exclusive (elitist pigs!)
FB Friended you, Kara dear....my pleasure
Looked out the window a while ago, and saw S**W....will this never end?
My blog is for book reviews, period....No contests, no memes, no idle chatter....it's not a Business...
;-}
The blog site is BOOK BLOGS...and I already friended Kath!
I think you need to have a Blog to "follow"a blog...but, if you really (?) want to follow mine, there's a link on my Profile page...bookmark it? (you poor soul....have nothing better to do?)...Comments...I think are Blogger exclusive (elitist pigs!)
FB Friended you, Kara dear....my pleasure
Looked out the window a while ago, and saw S**W....will this never end?
My blog is for book reviews, period....No contests, no memes, no idle chatter....it's not a Business...
;-}
185mckait
mine too jude..
I don't have the time or inclination for all of that.. but kudos to those who do!
I don't have the time or inclination for all of that.. but kudos to those who do!
187curlysue
your ears must have been bleeding jude! with all the jude blog talk :)
i already bookmarked it! there is no "friend" thing for me that i can see...probably cuz kath has a blog she was able to ask for friendship :/
thanks for the fb friendship :) jude
SNOW!?!
then it will be MUD :(
i already bookmarked it! there is no "friend" thing for me that i can see...probably cuz kath has a blog she was able to ask for friendship :/
thanks for the fb friendship :) jude
SNOW!?!
then it will be MUD :(
190jdthloue
You could try this one:
http://bookblogs.ning.com/profile/JudithLoue
But(t)...you have to join Book Blogs to do the friend thang....
There is MUD...the sticky, clay-ey kind that sticks to my boots...and is starting to smell funny....We were supposed to have sunshine tomorrow...but nay!. the weather(men) trolls now say...more rain! I weep, and clutch my webb-ed feet
OY!
http://bookblogs.ning.com/profile/JudithLoue
But(t)...you have to join Book Blogs to do the friend thang....
There is MUD...the sticky, clay-ey kind that sticks to my boots...and is starting to smell funny....We were supposed to have sunshine tomorrow...but nay!. the weather(men) trolls now say...more rain! I weep, and clutch my webb-ed feet
OY!
191curlysue
see i thought so....not joining just bookmarking :)
not OY!
QUACK! ;P
going home...cracking open the wine....vegging out
hasta manana!
not OY!
QUACK! ;P
going home...cracking open the wine....vegging out
hasta manana!
194-Cee-
Late to this party. Thank heavens!
Blogs, friending, FB, bookmarks.... oy
Busy day today.
So now I can jump in - beer, wine, food...
Have a pleasant evening, Kara! :)
Blogs, friending, FB, bookmarks.... oy
Busy day today.
So now I can jump in - beer, wine, food...
Have a pleasant evening, Kara! :)
198curlysue
jude...home made fish and chips??? i luv luv luv fish and chips :)
claudia...
I am sure there is plenty of food and drink for all :)
Hi Jess!!! thank you :)
Terri
well rude-ette is in meetings until about 1 ish? that is if she goes out to lunch, if she doesn't she will stroll in about NOW!!!
claudia...
I am sure there is plenty of food and drink for all :)Hi Jess!!! thank you :)
Terri
well rude-ette is in meetings until about 1 ish? that is if she goes out to lunch, if she doesn't she will stroll in about NOW!!!
199curlysue
in the mean time I did finish Catching Fire :) 4.5 stars.....not as action packed as The Hunger Games but a great read!
started Mockingjay :)
will start a new thread this weekend... at home :) i will not even attempt it during work...too much drama and i might seriously maim someone ;)
started Mockingjay :)
will start a new thread this weekend... at home :) i will not even attempt it during work...too much drama and i might seriously maim someone ;)
200jdthloue
Noooo....store-bought Fish & Chips...with added spices...I was seriously LAZY-but-Hungry
I missed you round-the-threads...hope your job woes...settle down somewhat..
;-)
I missed you round-the-threads...hope your job woes...settle down somewhat..
;-)
201curlysue
jude :)
yesterday was busy...did rounds with doctor from 10a-3p then had to catch up on some office work....then home!
no settle down....now I have to listen to her music via her laptop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REALLY? I mean REALLY!!!!
like I said rude people SUCK! and she is my supervisor :(
I am afraid that some day I will snap and say some shit that I really shouldn't...I am a nice person and will give the shirt off my back...but don't push me, I push back hard
yesterday was busy...did rounds with doctor from 10a-3p then had to catch up on some office work....then home!
no settle down....now I have to listen to her music via her laptop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REALLY? I mean REALLY!!!!
like I said rude people SUCK! and she is my supervisor :(
I am afraid that some day I will snap and say some shit that I really shouldn't...I am a nice person and will give the shirt off my back...but don't push me, I push back hard
202mckait
you know what? That is noise pollution.. having to listen to music that you do not like while trying to work is terrible. TELL HER it distracts you .. pr buy her some headphones ..or just.. stuff her in a trash bag and put her on the curb.
204curlysue
she plays it loud cuz she is pretty much deaf in one ear.....
she left the office, for now...music still on
I have the ear buds :) I pull them out hoping she will get the hint...no luck! so I plug in and listen to Pandora :)
steal away kath :)
she left the office, for now...music still on
I have the ear buds :) I pull them out hoping she will get the hint...no luck! so I plug in and listen to Pandora :)
steal away kath :)
205jdthloue
I think it is so rude...to force one's Music on other people
I don't know your specifis..but....SHIT!
my music preferences are pretty selective...and, i own a gun
;-}
I don't know your specifis..but....SHIT!
my music preferences are pretty selective...and, i own a gun
;-}
206curlysue
i like a little of everything i guess....depending on my mood
but if i have to hear andrea bocelli one more time!
bad enough her ring tone on her cell phone is him singing
but if i have to hear andrea bocelli one more time!
bad enough her ring tone on her cell phone is him singing
207mckait
I hate having to hear music when I call a cell phone.. that is the worst!
I hate to call my sisters cell because music blasts AT me. I don't much care what people have as a ring or themselves ... but, don't make me listen to it when I call you :(
I hate to call my sisters cell because music blasts AT me. I don't much care what people have as a ring or themselves ... but, don't make me listen to it when I call you :(
209-Cee-
ROFLMAO! Ah ladies, ladies! You are all sooo scary! *trembles*
Hope I don't meet any of you in a dark alley. ;-)
However... I DO agree about the music thing. It's like cigarette smoke. If you want to kill yourself, fine. But keep it in your own space - away from me. Noise is an irritant... and some music is just that...unwelcome noise! :P
Hope you have a pleasant and peaceful evening, Kara!
Hope I don't meet any of you in a dark alley. ;-)
However... I DO agree about the music thing. It's like cigarette smoke. If you want to kill yourself, fine. But keep it in your own space - away from me. Noise is an irritant... and some music is just that...unwelcome noise! :P
Hope you have a pleasant and peaceful evening, Kara!
210curlysue
she just got back from lunch
brought her daughter into office
daughter has 2 twin boys age 2
spent almost 40 min in office
they are gone now
see what I mean?
Oh forgot to add that while twins were here laptop music was changed to Sesame street music
not lying
can't make this crap up...
brought her daughter into office
daughter has 2 twin boys age 2
spent almost 40 min in office
they are gone now
see what I mean?
Oh forgot to add that while twins were here laptop music was changed to Sesame street music
not lying
can't make this crap up...
211jdthloue
I am absolutely......F.....cking clueless
regarding your employment issues..
I am a Stupid.....Ignorant..bystander....
regarding your employment issues..
I am a Stupid.....Ignorant..bystander....
212curlysue
it's mind boggling to me too jude!
I have taken solace in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar soundtracks :) via ear buds
she can bring a marching band in here now and I will not pay attention.....
I have taken solace in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar soundtracks :) via ear buds
she can bring a marching band in here now and I will not pay attention.....
213curlysue
It's the weekend!!!!!!!!!
hope everyone has a good one :)
new thread this weekend....with maybe pictures ;)
hope everyone has a good one :)
new thread this weekend....with maybe pictures ;)
215mckait
It is supposed to warm up here, for the weekend.. so I hope that you aren't on "broil" down there :)
have a good one !
have a good one !
217Donna828
Kara, I'm all caught up with you now. Enjoy your week-end; so sorry that you have an annoying supervisor to deal with all week. It's hard to tune out music that grates on your nerves.
I wish I had the time to read some of the blogs out there. As it is, I've pretty much given up FB unless somebody sends me a message. LT is time-consuming enough for me. And now that nice weather is here...I'm heading outside until it gets hot and humid.
My daughter and DILs loved the Hunger Game series, but I know myself well enough to realize they're not for me. I'll never know for sure! I thought the same thing about Larsson's "The Girl Who..." series and ended up loving it. Isn't there a saying about "too many books"? ;-)
I wish I had the time to read some of the blogs out there. As it is, I've pretty much given up FB unless somebody sends me a message. LT is time-consuming enough for me. And now that nice weather is here...I'm heading outside until it gets hot and humid.
My daughter and DILs loved the Hunger Game series, but I know myself well enough to realize they're not for me. I'll never know for sure! I thought the same thing about Larsson's "The Girl Who..." series and ended up loving it. Isn't there a saying about "too many books"? ;-)
219curlysue
slept in :)
had lunch :)
now will be working on the new thread!
Kath...not really a "broil" here yet, maybe a "bake" is more like it :) 84 with some humidity...."broil" is next month!
Linda :) thanks for the flowers! friday was a better day, rude-ette was out of the office most of the day and then she left at 5pm :) I won't say when I left because kath will look sternly over her glasses at me ;)
Donna, if you liked Larsson's "The Girl Who..." series you would like the Hunger game series :) it is YA so the violence is not so "adult" and they are a really quick read :) I hated putting down the first book...was always thinking what was going to happen next.
Thanks Terri! you have a great one too :) nope, today is my day :) nap, read, and LT! no rude people allowed!
now I am off to start a new thread...be back later with the link :)
had lunch :)
now will be working on the new thread!
Kath...not really a "broil" here yet, maybe a "bake" is more like it :) 84 with some humidity...."broil" is next month!
Linda :) thanks for the flowers! friday was a better day, rude-ette was out of the office most of the day and then she left at 5pm :) I won't say when I left because kath will look sternly over her glasses at me ;)
Donna, if you liked Larsson's "The Girl Who..." series you would like the Hunger game series :) it is YA so the violence is not so "adult" and they are a really quick read :) I hated putting down the first book...was always thinking what was going to happen next.
Thanks Terri! you have a great one too :) nope, today is my day :) nap, read, and LT! no rude people allowed!
now I am off to start a new thread...be back later with the link :)
