tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post591394830388809954..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: A Mid-May Sunday SalonJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9343210910475040512016-05-19T07:55:40.658-04:002016-05-19T07:55:40.658-04:00Susan - Thanks, I'm enjoying the simplicity of...Susan - Thanks, I'm enjoying the simplicity of no header photo at the moment, but wouldn't be surprised if they make a return before too long.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9364354158823068022016-05-18T18:55:48.767-04:002016-05-18T18:55:48.767-04:00I guess I'm not too good on templates, but I u...I guess I'm not too good on templates, but I used to like your lake photo in the header. But I understand if you want changes. I wish I was better at web design myself. but I don't like messing with it too much. Good luck with finding one you like. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29146970266185990992016-05-17T13:22:23.372-04:002016-05-17T13:22:23.372-04:00JudyMac - I thought that was the case. Anyway, lis...JudyMac - I thought that was the case. Anyway, listening to Ephron read her own work is almost more fun than reading it myself ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40797646793220976732016-05-17T09:38:25.600-04:002016-05-17T09:38:25.600-04:00Never attracted to audiobooks, but imagine listeni...Never attracted to audiobooks, but imagine listening to NE would be fun. Listening to Eudora Welty read (I had the pleasure of that in person) was delightful as it is like having a conversation with an old friend. Her letters come across the same way. 😊JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59255098507600272102016-05-16T20:19:13.921-04:002016-05-16T20:19:13.921-04:00Erin - So true!! I can't think of anything tha...Erin - So true!! I can't think of anything that won't fix ;-) Looking forward to a peaceful summer. Hope that becomes a reality.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35951761104692753472016-05-16T20:16:58.671-04:002016-05-16T20:16:58.671-04:00Judith - Sorry to hear you've been ill. Next t...Judith - Sorry to hear you've been ill. Next time you go to Buffalo, we should meet for coffee on your way home. My BIL was in the Adirondacks last weekend and said the same thing about the black flies. Good thinking to add West With the Night to the Classics Club list... I've been falling behind the last several months. Need to get back to the classics!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31836680261737583672016-05-16T20:13:57.116-04:002016-05-16T20:13:57.116-04:00Greg - There must be something about the sudden wi...Greg - There must be something about the sudden withdrawal of light and sunshine. My parents' neighbors just got home from a winter in FL and are having similar adjustment issues. Yesterday's snow didn't help much either. Can't wait to hear what you think about Clouds in My Coffee.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68106033248030528092016-05-16T20:11:57.766-04:002016-05-16T20:11:57.766-04:00Ti - I like the simplicity of this look, too... ve...Ti - I like the simplicity of this look, too... very easy on the eyes. We'll see how long it lasts.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58552035702729232972016-05-16T19:04:35.343-04:002016-05-16T19:04:35.343-04:00I can't think of much that wine by the lake ca...I can't think of much that wine by the lake can't fix! I love lakeside sitting - so peaceful and relaxing. :) I am glad you enjoyed your trip and that you are now making yourself comfy back at home. Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22169275522142757582016-05-16T18:13:38.438-04:002016-05-16T18:13:38.438-04:00I purchased West in the Night while I was in Buffa...I purchased West in the Night while I was in Buffalo, at an interesting used/rare bookstore about a mile from my hotel and the lake. <br />I've had troubles with my reading this month--too work-busy, with the need to work a great deal. (I got off easy in March because I was really ill and it took weeks to get over it--hence, all the wonderful books read in that month!)<br /><br />Anyway, I'm adding West in the Night to my Classics Club list. I'm interested to hear that you liked Circling the Sun.<br /><br />Have fun, and hopefully we'll get some warmer weather with not too many bugs. Actually our black flies are among the worst I remember. <br />Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38057655038308065342016-05-16T17:58:14.873-04:002016-05-16T17:58:14.873-04:00Beautiful pic of the lake! For what it's worth...Beautiful pic of the lake! For what it's worth I can totally understand the adjustment- after spending the winter in sunny FL I think it would be tough to readjust to "northern life" lol- especially when the weather is so variable. I always get a little sad when I come back from Florida. <br /><br />I've looked at other blog designs too, including some on Etsy but haven't pulled the trigger yet so I can't help much. :( I do like your lake header pic though- but I understand if you get rid of it, sometimes you just need a change. :) I'm hoping to start Clouds in my Coffee tonight. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71304926119382528972016-05-16T17:10:30.497-04:002016-05-16T17:10:30.497-04:00I'm not even sure how purchased blog templates...I'm not even sure how purchased blog templates work with free sites. I have a free WP site. I just change the theme when I get bored and that doesn't happen too often. I see that you removed the header image for now. I will say this, I like how clean and simple your current blog template is. It's also easy for me to read which is a big plus. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24184315846422148122016-05-16T16:23:32.279-04:002016-05-16T16:23:32.279-04:00Patty - Not only do I have empty pots, a couple of...Patty - Not only do I have empty pots, a couple of them still have dead flowers from last year! I need to get busy. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53953704719984799522016-05-16T16:22:03.172-04:002016-05-16T16:22:03.172-04:00Jessicabookworm - We had a little setback in the w...Jessicabookworm - We had a little setback in the warming temperatures department yesterday afternoon - it snowed!! Thankfully it didn't stick and we should start another warming trend within the next couple of days. Winters last too long around here! I hope you are feeling better soon. Terry Pratchett should help:)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69230459997176727242016-05-16T16:19:29.116-04:002016-05-16T16:19:29.116-04:00Vicki - I have a WP test blog, but it all seems so...Vicki - I have a WP test blog, but it all seems so complicated! Granted, I haven't played around with it for years... maybe it's time to give it another try. The headers probably won't disappear permanently. I wasn't happy with the quality of the photos... may put another up when I get one I love.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17862187857993233112016-05-16T16:17:39.876-04:002016-05-16T16:17:39.876-04:00Thanks, Kathy. I'm satisfied with this very si...Thanks, Kathy. I'm satisfied with this very simple layout for now. Have a great week!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77272631353873401002016-05-16T16:17:00.003-04:002016-05-16T16:17:00.003-04:00Patty - I've still got Swans of New York on my...Patty - I've still got Swans of New York on my list and have a feeling I'll be scrambling for some nonfiction after that one, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69105465359901737422016-05-16T16:15:55.401-04:002016-05-16T16:15:55.401-04:00Majanka Verstraete - Thank you. I got a reprieve f...Majanka Verstraete - Thank you. I got a reprieve from any outdoor work today... it's just too cold and windy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72875026508994286082016-05-16T16:14:40.886-04:002016-05-16T16:14:40.886-04:00Diane - I may go back to the seasonal headers. Rig...Diane - I may go back to the seasonal headers. Right now it's mostly about needing a little change...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91480674428965099002016-05-16T16:13:51.783-04:002016-05-16T16:13:51.783-04:00Kathy - I definitely recommend Circling the Sun. I...Kathy - I definitely recommend Circling the Sun. I liked it better than The Paris Wife. The audio version is especially good.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74901811561743592582016-05-16T16:13:00.701-04:002016-05-16T16:13:00.701-04:00JudyMac - Do you ever listen to audiobooks? I LOVE...JudyMac - Do you ever listen to audiobooks? I LOVED Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad About My Neck on audio. She read it herself. Have a couple of her other in print which are also very good. She's definitely missed. Rachel Cusk is another author I've been meaning to read. Outline got some very good reviews. <br /><br />The snow disappeared quickly, but the cold and wind are lingering. Next winter I want to stay in FL until June ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60910732638565870152016-05-16T16:08:08.995-04:002016-05-16T16:08:08.995-04:00Nise' - I've always had a tough time with ...Nise' - I've always had a tough time with the technology end of blogging. We ended up with a little snow yesterday afternoon! Hopefully that will be it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50572867751073792872016-05-16T16:06:23.256-04:002016-05-16T16:06:23.256-04:00Sarah - West With the Night is about her flying da...Sarah - West With the Night is about her flying days in Africa so far. I'm wondering if there will be any overlap with Circling the Sun.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21902737734805291512016-05-16T16:04:56.080-04:002016-05-16T16:04:56.080-04:00Lisa - The beginning seems to pick up where Circli...Lisa - The beginning seems to pick up where Circling the Sun left off. It's good so far, but I haven't read much.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16299237009082957332016-05-16T16:03:25.873-04:002016-05-16T16:03:25.873-04:00Thanks, Pat! I will check them out. Had a feeling ...Thanks, Pat! I will check them out. Had a feeling you might have a suggestion for me ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com