tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5317498414413164225..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Weekly Update: August 3, 2014JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27724239424946456062014-08-08T10:00:31.842-04:002014-08-08T10:00:31.842-04:00Lisa - Oh, no! That's so frustrating. The more...Lisa - Oh, no! That's so frustrating. The more I think about that novel, the more I like it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22271330049876705042014-08-07T21:10:03.432-04:002014-08-07T21:10:03.432-04:00I had We Are Not Ourselves from Netgalley but befo...I had We Are Not Ourselves from Netgalley but before I could read it, it said it expired. Since it wasn't close to the pub date yet, I'm not sure why that happened but I was so frustrated and now even more so!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32028299909803086892014-08-05T16:21:58.752-04:002014-08-05T16:21:58.752-04:00Lindsey - I'm sure this is not a book for ever...Lindsey - I'm sure this is not a book for everyone, even though I thought it was great...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65070315116977587852014-08-04T20:55:17.631-04:002014-08-04T20:55:17.631-04:00People seem to be loving We Are Not Ourselves but ...People seem to be loving We Are Not Ourselves but the book description is just not enticing me to read it! Maybe I need to wait until the hype dies down....<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63755000332525321802014-08-04T16:44:49.183-04:002014-08-04T16:44:49.183-04:00Sarah - The beginning moves very quickly, but once...Sarah - The beginning moves very quickly, but once Eileen hits adulthood it does slow down a little. Hope you like it, Sarah!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44014181556428336892014-08-04T16:06:52.906-04:002014-08-04T16:06:52.906-04:00Irene McKenna - We Are Not Ourselves is wonderful,...Irene McKenna - We Are Not Ourselves is wonderful, but a difficult read especially if you have experience with Alzheimer's. I've made quite a few milkshake runs over the last several days, too - lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69949907917132210502014-08-04T16:05:14.003-04:002014-08-04T16:05:14.003-04:00Vasilly - Be prepared for an emotion read if you c...Vasilly - Be prepared for an emotion read if you choose We Are Not Ourselves... but it's so good! My daughter is finally starting to feel better, although she still isn't eating real food yet. Hopefully within the next couple of days.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21606222271020618582014-08-04T16:03:04.795-04:002014-08-04T16:03:04.795-04:00Sam - Tequila Mockingbird is such a quirky, fun bo...Sam - Tequila Mockingbird is such a quirky, fun book. Hope you get a chance to look through it :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22540416675925118932014-08-04T16:02:00.202-04:002014-08-04T16:02:00.202-04:00Rita - We Are Not Ourselves and The Storied Life a...Rita - We Are Not Ourselves and The Storied Life are SO different, but each is wonderful in their own way. Guess it's good to mix things up a but ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32466004309367681262014-08-04T15:59:19.864-04:002014-08-04T15:59:19.864-04:00Joy - A big trip sounds wonderful... and definitel...Joy - A big trip sounds wonderful... and definitely requires some planned reading!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69053001533759926202014-08-04T15:57:41.848-04:002014-08-04T15:57:41.848-04:00Stormi Johnson - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is...Stormi Johnson - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is turning out to be exactly the kind of book I'm in the mood for now! Hope you can read it soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14573014541428281612014-08-04T15:56:42.892-04:002014-08-04T15:56:42.892-04:00Quixotic Magpie - Tequila Mockingbird is a lot of ...Quixotic Magpie - Tequila Mockingbird is a lot of fun... doesn't matter if you actually sample the drinks or not!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57208483428399487232014-08-04T15:55:57.275-04:002014-08-04T15:55:57.275-04:00Shelleyrae - That would make me happy, too! I alwa...Shelleyrae - That would make me happy, too! I always enjoy spending time with my kids :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51704565882720538972014-08-04T15:55:17.069-04:002014-08-04T15:55:17.069-04:00Sheila - Summer always seems like the quickest sea...Sheila - Summer always seems like the quickest season, especially in this part of the country.Will definitely try to enjoy what's left!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16511538654692469632014-08-04T15:54:10.547-04:002014-08-04T15:54:10.547-04:00Kathy Martin - I've never seen yellow split pe...Kathy Martin - I've never seen yellow split peas... wonder if they taste the same? anyway, split pea soup is fast becoming a new favorite around here!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18514689210185124752014-08-04T15:52:33.297-04:002014-08-04T15:52:33.297-04:00Pat - My husband usually hates it when I read thos...Pat - My husband usually hates it when I read those "emotionally wrecking" novels... always asks when I'm going to be done, lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10277026730519486852014-08-04T15:50:48.853-04:002014-08-04T15:50:48.853-04:00Angela's Anxious Life - I usually add the link...Angela's Anxious Life - I usually add the link to the 100Happy Days website, but forgot it this week (http://100happydays.com). I didn't officially sign up anywhere, but am just trying to post a photo a day on instagram. Some people just do it twitter or Facebook, or whatever works for them. I suppose you could even post it on your blog if you'd like!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76573587185048470462014-08-04T15:47:51.826-04:002014-08-04T15:47:51.826-04:00Greg - Here's to making the most of what's...Greg - Here's to making the most of what's left of summer! I love fall, but am not ready for it quite yet. Have a great week!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40600562443166637092014-08-04T15:46:59.741-04:002014-08-04T15:46:59.741-04:00Stacy - Yes, We Are Not Ourselves is very emotiona...Stacy - Yes, We Are Not Ourselves is very emotional... especially if you are or have dealt with Alzheimer's in the past.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26324310126533313732014-08-04T15:46:09.031-04:002014-08-04T15:46:09.031-04:00Nise' - The Storied Life seems like such a swe...Nise' - The Storied Life seems like such a sweet book. I think it would be good on audio, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60625413484828616912014-08-04T14:42:16.422-04:002014-08-04T14:42:16.422-04:00I'm about 10% into We Are Not Ourselves...I li...I'm about 10% into We Are Not Ourselves...I like it, but am having a bit of trouble getting into the story. I think I'm having issues w/ the time flying by so quickly that I can't get to know the characters well...it went from 1938-1964 in the first 8% of the book! Hoping time will slow down a bit!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42276749874188215352014-08-04T13:36:33.444-04:002014-08-04T13:36:33.444-04:00You definitely piqued my interest in We Are Not Ou...You definitely piqued my interest in We Are Not Ourselves -- it must be a powerful book. I hope Twin A recuperates quickly. My daughter had her wisdom teeth out about a year ago. She ended up drinking a lot of milkshakes. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72740711030080555482014-08-04T11:54:43.126-04:002014-08-04T11:54:43.126-04:00We Are Not Ourselves sounds like a book I shouldn&...We Are Not Ourselves sounds like a book I shouldn't miss. I hope your daughter feels better soon. I remember getting my wisdom teeth taken out. Luckily, my dentist was fantastic at his job. <br /><br />It didn't occur to me to even start making fall reading plans - and it's something I always do! Hmmm. ..Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78170378714157730282014-08-04T11:49:46.902-04:002014-08-04T11:49:46.902-04:00I really want that literary cocktail book, it look...I really want that literary cocktail book, it looks like such fun!<br />Enjoy the rest of your summer :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44634825843512099952014-08-04T11:37:38.867-04:002014-08-04T11:37:38.867-04:00We are Not Ourselves has been on my wishlist and I...We are Not Ourselves has been on my wishlist and I debated requesting from NetGalley in the past. I should read this one, as some other bloggers have concurred with your opinion of it. The Storied Life... definitely needs to be read. Enjoy your week-- I'm glad you enjoy your happiness project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com