tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4063610400824334415..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Closing the Book on NovemberJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74622766871022977502021-01-01T15:56:12.779-05:002021-01-01T15:56:12.779-05:00Vintage Reading - Elin Hilderbrand is about as lig...Vintage Reading - Elin Hilderbrand is about as light as I can go, but she seems to be hit or miss for me. I enjoyed her latest book, 28 Summers, very much.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25170969374410056142020-12-27T14:46:16.832-05:002020-12-27T14:46:16.832-05:00I've more than once picked up an Elin Hilderbr...I've more than once picked up an Elin Hilderbrand in the library and then changed my mind thinking it might be too light, although I like the Maine setting. Maybe will try again. Season's Greetings!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48821059334584297362020-12-27T12:58:17.968-05:002020-12-27T12:58:17.968-05:00Laura - It's been a wild couple of months. Fin...Laura - It's been a wild couple of months. Fingers crossed things start to slow down now. Happy New Year to you and your family!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78921943960741264042020-12-27T12:57:23.254-05:002020-12-27T12:57:23.254-05:00Athira - Thank you, my FIL is back in his own apar...Athira - Thank you, my FIL is back in his own apartment now, but with someone there at all times. Hope you had a good Christmas. We were happy to be together for our first Christmas in the new house. :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56028475834313494582020-12-24T13:15:23.440-05:002020-12-24T13:15:23.440-05:00You have a lot going on! It looks like you've ...You have a lot going on! It looks like you've been reading some fabulous books. Merry Christmas. Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88310432184005472282020-12-20T09:51:22.969-05:002020-12-20T09:51:22.969-05:00Hope your FIL is settled and doing well - it's...Hope your FIL is settled and doing well - it's never an easy transition, made all the more difficult by the times we are in nowadays.<br /><br />Yay that you guys moved in to your new home! And glad that at least one of your children will be with you. <br /><br />I know I'm a month late but happy wedding anniversary! I've been going through a slump of sorts and an inability to focus. So I'm just doing what I want to do at the moment and try to enjoy things.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18012265382519654742020-12-08T16:39:24.344-05:002020-12-08T16:39:24.344-05:00Judee - Yes, we are having the same problem with m...Judee - Yes, we are having the same problem with my FIL and are hoping to get him back to his unit, with additional nursing/therapy help. My SIL also lives there independently, so at least she would be able to see him. These are such trying times.Hoping for the best for your MIL, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8797547506351064292020-12-08T16:36:11.068-05:002020-12-08T16:36:11.068-05:00Stacy - Thank you. We're so happy to be in at ...Stacy - Thank you. We're so happy to be in at last. My FIL tested positive for covid last week, but thankfully has had minimal symptoms. Hoping we can get him back to his apartment with nursing care there. I'm sure he'd be much happier. January 20th can't come soon enough for me! Take care :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71165360191446728032020-12-08T16:33:15.305-05:002020-12-08T16:33:15.305-05:00Nan - It's certainly been a busy month! I miss...Nan - It's certainly been a busy month! I miss blogging, but try to keep up with everyone as much as possible. Now if I could just get my reading groove back...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31722818416058192042020-12-07T21:25:20.527-05:002020-12-07T21:25:20.527-05:00My 95 year old mother in law who is relatively in ...My 95 year old mother in law who is relatively in good health and feisty has really suffered and declined being in an independent living facility during Covid. We have not been able to visit her and she has not liked having hired assistance. It's a difficult time. gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9928162697719335532020-12-05T10:36:11.496-05:002020-12-05T10:36:11.496-05:00Congratulations on moving in to your new home! Tha...Congratulations on moving in to your new home! That's exciting. And almost having one daughter to hug is exciting too :) I'm sorry about your FIL. My cousin's wife, one of my best friends, is burying her father today (covid). So, all we can do is be thankful for every day we have. This election nonsense has taken a toll on my reading and my mental health. Just wake me up on January 20th!stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153048131267328535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63402869247719198472020-12-04T20:12:05.015-05:002020-12-04T20:12:05.015-05:00Gosh, so much going on for you. Thank you for writ...Gosh, so much going on for you. Thank you for writing, though. I find myself exhausted just from thinking so much. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41010775243980671292020-12-04T15:52:31.421-05:002020-12-04T15:52:31.421-05:00Les - Thankfully his symptoms still appear to be m...Les - Thankfully his symptoms still appear to be mild, but at that age it is worrisome. So sad because he was just about to be discharged back to his apartment... now who knows when/if we can see him. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44686461545759070122020-12-04T13:49:45.976-05:002020-12-04T13:49:45.976-05:00Oh, dear! I'm sure it's been a very stress...Oh, dear! I'm sure it's been a very stressful week. I'm so sorry your FIL has tested positive. I hope he's one of those who has very mild symptoms and recovers quickly. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you and your husband. xoLes in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60513758975510022112020-12-03T20:54:48.503-05:002020-12-03T20:54:48.503-05:00Care - Reading slumps are the worst, and I haven&#...Care - Reading slumps are the worst, and I haven't had one like this is a couple of years. Beale Street is excellent... if you can supplement with the audio, I highly recommend it. Bahni Turpin narrates.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21675066350214822112020-12-03T20:45:43.826-05:002020-12-03T20:45:43.826-05:00Hi Susan - Things have been wild around here. We&#...Hi Susan - Things have been wild around here. We're mostly unpacked now, but still need to buy bedroom furniture. We may keep our clothes in suitcases for a while though... no furniture shopping until this pandemic is over. Think I need to start scheduling down time!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9777658354310176482020-12-03T20:43:07.575-05:002020-12-03T20:43:07.575-05:00Helen - So glad your daughter got home... and a ni...Helen - So glad your daughter got home... and a nice long break, too. One of my daughters went to Bard, just up the road from Vassar. Enjoy your time together!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83279631200208242422020-12-03T20:41:15.953-05:002020-12-03T20:41:15.953-05:00Les - This has been a tough week... my FIL tested ...Les - This has been a tough week... my FIL tested positive for COVID. Symptoms are minimal so far, but we haven't been able to see him in weeks. Not sure how much I'll be around for the rest of the month :(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38912686841964825432020-12-02T19:18:23.925-05:002020-12-02T19:18:23.925-05:00Slumps are super frustrating. Especially when it f...Slumps are super frustrating. Especially when it feels like reading is the solution to my unease and stress. HOW does that work?! I have If Beale Street Could Talk on my near-future tbr (but not my immediate shelf) Happy December!Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76873032129514474662020-12-02T10:06:17.204-05:002020-12-02T10:06:17.204-05:00Hey JoAnn: you sound ultra busy there ... and I th...Hey JoAnn: you sound ultra busy there ... and I thought I was busy but you are more. The move & everything. I just hope you have a nice month with your family. Don't worry your reading will come back in time. Not to rush. Wow the weather there & sunset is a delight. I also posted a sunset last night ... too cool. just take some down time & beach walks. hope your ankle is better.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35915961755301945442020-12-02T00:14:32.871-05:002020-12-02T00:14:32.871-05:00My daughter came home from NY (Vassar College) in ...My daughter came home from NY (Vassar College) in time for the holiday last week and will be home until mid-February, which feels great. I hope you have a lovely time with your kids.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17261229514327769802020-12-01T23:47:37.096-05:002020-12-01T23:47:37.096-05:00That's a stunning photo! I would have stopped,...That's a stunning photo! I would have stopped, too. I am so sorry your FIL has had health issues. It's very distressing during COVID, isn't it? I hope he continues to improve and will be able to enjoy some of your home cooking once he gets settled in his independent living unit. I hope you're enjoying your new home and beginning to feel settled. Nice to have all that remodeling behind you, right? Yes, Thanksgiving was not the typical feast and gathering. We too had Zoom and phone calls with loved ones. I have to confess, I didn't mind all the stress (and clean-up) of a traditional turkey dinner, though. Happy Anniversary!! Ours came and went without much fanfare since we couldn't go out and hadn't thought to buy cards until it was too late. I do hope you get a laptop from Santa. I've really missed your blog posts! As far as reading, I've set three books aside in November and almost added another to that discard pile, but I'm sticking it out. Ugh. Maybe December will be better? Take good care and enjoy your beautiful island. Oh, how's your ankle??<br /><br />Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53738062739729782632020-12-01T21:35:27.869-05:002020-12-01T21:35:27.869-05:00Ti - Yes, we finally moved in... miracle of miracl...Ti - Yes, we finally moved in... miracle of miracles, lol! It sure took long enough. My FIL's situation makes us all nervous, but we are hoping he can get back to his own unit soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61983805740246567912020-12-01T21:33:12.912-05:002020-12-01T21:33:12.912-05:00Melissa - Nonfiction November has been my favorite...Melissa - Nonfiction November has been my favorite blogging event for years, so missing it was a real disappointment. Look forward to reading the posts and discovering all the books! We are cautiously optimistic about my FIL... hope he can get back to his apartment soon. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7284524566367545982020-12-01T21:29:48.042-05:002020-12-01T21:29:48.042-05:00Judy - So glad to see your enthusiasm for Go Tell ...Judy - So glad to see your enthusiasm for Go Tell It On the Mountain! If Beale Street Could Talk was a favorite last year, so I'm hoping it will get me excited about reading again.<br /><br />Blogger has been driving me crazy! I couldn't add photos, formatting was crazy, and my patience was already compromised. Still not happy with this post, but it was the best I could do.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com