tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1656419597024166801..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Sanibel Sunday: 1/15/17JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15200587327592920472017-01-23T08:30:45.758-05:002017-01-23T08:30:45.758-05:00Athira - We're finally settled in now... almos...Athira - We're finally settled in now... almost feels like we never left! Hope you get a chance to read The Mothers. I ended up rating it 4.5 stars.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47638472786234718102017-01-20T17:03:53.077-05:002017-01-20T17:03:53.077-05:00So glad that you finally made it to Sanibel after ...So glad that you finally made it to Sanibel after the bout of illnesses and colds! <br /><br />The Mothers is one of the books I want to read this year. Let's see. Love the cover and love the blurb. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14991735294064039502017-01-18T21:11:37.087-05:002017-01-18T21:11:37.087-05:00Toady - I'm enjoying The Unwinding, but am wai...Toady - I'm enjoying The Unwinding, but am waiting for the author to pull all the stories together to make his point. I'm 40% in now and see no sign of that happening. Finished The Mothers and thought the writing was excellent. Think I liked the story and characters a little more than you did...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26812947353967599352017-01-18T21:08:37.534-05:002017-01-18T21:08:37.534-05:00Vintage Reading - England sounds much the same as ...Vintage Reading - England sounds much the same as our home in upstate New York... all things considered, I'm very happy to be here in sunny Florda for the winter!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69372972920022184402017-01-18T21:07:34.861-05:002017-01-18T21:07:34.861-05:00Lisa - Yes, I'm so happy to finally be here!Lisa - Yes, I'm so happy to finally be here!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71454644983910391802017-01-18T06:39:19.982-05:002017-01-18T06:39:19.982-05:00I am planning to read the NYT book list to explain...I am planning to read the NYT book list to explain election, but The Unwinding was a DNF for me. Hopefully I can join in the discussion next month. <br />I look forward to seeing what you think of The Mothers as you read further along. The characters are frustrating, yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57583753162382185342017-01-17T19:35:23.059-05:002017-01-17T19:35:23.059-05:00Florida! How wonderful, have a great time. Cold,...Florida! How wonderful, have a great time. Cold, grey and wet here in England!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54552591253416593602017-01-16T20:20:24.443-05:002017-01-16T20:20:24.443-05:00And so it begins - Jealous of JoAnn season!And so it begins - Jealous of JoAnn season!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12594535171284413612017-01-16T18:01:02.176-05:002017-01-16T18:01:02.176-05:00Tara - I finished The Mothers this afternoon and c...Tara - I finished The Mothers this afternoon and can't believe that author is in her 20s... such a good book!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72662177734687641842017-01-16T18:00:19.153-05:002017-01-16T18:00:19.153-05:00JaneGS - A farmer's market in January feels li...JaneGS - A farmer's market in January feels like heaven... definitely the freshest seafood ever! I finished The Mothers this afternoon. The writing is the real star, but great characters and story, too. I'm wavering between 4 and 4.5 stars. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15430103695859454332017-01-16T16:21:21.829-05:002017-01-16T16:21:21.829-05:00So lovely, JoAnn! I'm so glad that you all mad...So lovely, JoAnn! I'm so glad that you all made it to Sanibel and are settling in! Isn't The Mothers great? I really enjoyed it. My husband and I can't listen to audiobooks, either; he wants to stop and talk too much - ha! I just wait until I'm commuting to/from work or running. Hope you're having fun! - Tara at itstaraleigh.comTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258920410022588937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72436817140463961462017-01-16T15:34:50.929-05:002017-01-16T15:34:50.929-05:00I totally envy you your farmer's market dinner...I totally envy you your farmer's market dinners--that is the best way to live! Glad to hear you like the writing in The Mothers--I had sort of taken it off the reading list, but if you like it...JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85079663542367650372017-01-16T11:20:17.844-05:002017-01-16T11:20:17.844-05:00Les - My husband isn't thrilled with the turke...Les - My husband isn't thrilled with the turkey burgers, but I've made some to keep in the freezer as an alternative to beef. The sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and cheese taste SO good together!<br /><br />It's probably been ten years or more since I saw a sand dollar, so I'm still pretty excited about it! I'll probably bleach them a second time today... not sure I left them long enough the last time. Will post another picture when they're 'done' :) JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87644392833230478522017-01-16T11:16:33.601-05:002017-01-16T11:16:33.601-05:00Susie - The writing is certainly the best part of ...Susie - The writing is certainly the best part of The Mothers. Bennett is an author to watch!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37030149984252805612017-01-16T11:15:59.065-05:002017-01-16T11:15:59.065-05:00Shannon- I've read about a third of The Unwind...Shannon- I've read about a third of The Unwinding now and the individual stories are fascinating. Not sure how he will pull them together to make his point yet though. I was wondering if it would still be current, too. We'll see...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31239722723011757902017-01-16T11:14:03.127-05:002017-01-16T11:14:03.127-05:00Care - I'm starting to think NC might ideal fo...Care - I'm starting to think NC might ideal for year-round living. Can't deal with the winters up north, but not sure I'd last an entire summer here ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7788664630774663592017-01-16T11:12:42.143-05:002017-01-16T11:12:42.143-05:00Patty - I'll be heading over to your blog soon...Patty - I'll be heading over to your blog soon to get caught up. Glad your current reads are good, and I hope Den is feeling better.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31743204301523361282017-01-16T11:11:08.115-05:002017-01-16T11:11:08.115-05:00Pam - The book about the bike trip sounds like one...Pam - The book about the bike trip sounds like one my daughter would enjoy. I'll wait for your final thoughts before recommending. This is the first sand dollar I've found in years... hoping it's a good sign for the winter ahead :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4880546388744164012017-01-16T11:09:27.644-05:002017-01-16T11:09:27.644-05:00Greg - My parents and siblings are bracing for the...Greg - My parents and siblings are bracing for the midwest ice storm now.. so glad I'm here!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71263238505347901722017-01-16T11:08:45.749-05:002017-01-16T11:08:45.749-05:00JudyMac - Do Not Say We Have Nothing is one of the...JudyMac - Do Not Say We Have Nothing is one of the most recent additions to my tbr list. It appeared on several year-end lists posted by blogging friends. Sure sounds like my kind of book... will be interested in your thoughts. Hope the painting project goes smoothly. Zelda and I are out to hunt for more sand dollars soon :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33728089885136935582017-01-16T10:01:09.199-05:002017-01-16T10:01:09.199-05:00Susan - I'll probably finish The Mothers today...Susan - I'll probably finish The Mothers today. It took another strange/bad choice turn last night... even more frustrated with these characters now!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24598993116894320152017-01-16T10:00:04.896-05:002017-01-16T10:00:04.896-05:00Ahhhh, you're enjoying sunny Florida as I prep...Ahhhh, you're enjoying sunny Florida as I prepare to head out to work on this icy morning. Fortunately, we won't open the store until noon (why even bother, I ask!), so hopefully the roads won't be too bad. I'm just thankful we didn't lose power and that the ice isn't too bad with regard to the trees and power lines. My hubby says the roads aren't bad once you get out of the residential areas.<br /><br />I found a sand dollar while walking on the beach in Bandon, OR a couple of years ago, but it's been ages since I've seen very many at one time. Most were broken, so I was doing a happy dance when I found one fully intact.<br /><br />I put the turkey burger recipe in my Evernote folder and hope to try it when we are in Oregon. I doubt I can convince my husband to eat one, but maybe my mom will give them a try. :) They look delicious!<br /><br />Have a fun week! I'll be stalking you on Instagram. :)<br />Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5653351864658348562017-01-16T09:59:51.760-05:002017-01-16T09:59:51.760-05:00Iliana - I love walking with an audiobook. I also ...Iliana - I love walking with an audiobook. I also listen now if I wake up during the night and can't fall back to sleep!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79738052247749885832017-01-16T09:58:33.955-05:002017-01-16T09:58:33.955-05:00Deb - I think the writing is the best part of The ...Deb - I think the writing is the best part of The Mothers. She's an author to keep an eye on!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79010271708974239602017-01-16T09:57:31.413-05:002017-01-16T09:57:31.413-05:00Vicki - Finding those sand dollars seems like a go...Vicki - Finding those sand dollars seems like a good omen for the winter... it's been SO long since I've seen them.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com