tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6374034271135013666..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: A Monday Update: December 17, 2018JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14644012819383207282018-12-29T22:23:55.507-05:002018-12-29T22:23:55.507-05:00Happy New Year to you as well. Hope you are over t...Happy New Year to you as well. Hope you are over that cold.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1219580615968204702018-12-29T09:42:33.285-05:002018-12-29T09:42:33.285-05:00Tina - That would be wonderful! Let me know :-)Tina - That would be wonderful! Let me know :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77893942095389748882018-12-28T08:55:44.717-05:002018-12-28T08:55:44.717-05:00We camped for Christmas at Santa Rosa Beach, it wa...We camped for Christmas at Santa Rosa Beach, it was great! One day we will be camping down your way in south Florida when you visit and I would love to stop by and say hello :-)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52795063105486356942018-12-27T08:11:57.742-05:002018-12-27T08:11:57.742-05:00Midlife Roadtripper - Can't tell you how long ...Midlife Roadtripper - Can't tell you how long we debated about that movie before deciding to skip it this time, but try to catch it in the spring. Sounds like we made the wrong decision! After finishing Trollope, I read a couple of quick, light books. I'm hoping to finish one more book, Standard Deviation, before the end of the year. Happy New Year to you and your family!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16974289966427749972018-12-27T08:09:17.094-05:002018-12-27T08:09:17.094-05:00Iliana - I still have a lingering cough and conges...Iliana - I still have a lingering cough and congestion, but felt much better in time for Christmas. Made another batch of lentil soup when all the girls were home... it didn't last long!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77372056822512200422018-12-27T08:08:15.746-05:002018-12-27T08:08:15.746-05:00Pam - I'm so pleased to know you loved The Pow...Pam - I'm so pleased to know you loved The Power of One! The book club member suggesting it said it was her favorite read of 2018. I plan to borrow a copy from the library as soon as I get to Florida after New Years. Hope you're enjoying the book about Troy.... I'm going to try and read all of our selections even though I won't be there for several more months.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5856237650388664422018-12-23T01:01:11.234-05:002018-12-23T01:01:11.234-05:00I hope you visited the planetarium movie while at ...I hope you visited the planetarium movie while at the Natural History Museum. Saw it last month and decided I could sit and watch it over and over again all day long. Just finished a short story collection by Anthony Doerr, Hillbilly Elegy and There, There. I need something a little lighter to get me to the end of the year.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54592427507087233902018-12-22T18:06:16.791-05:002018-12-22T18:06:16.791-05:00Definitely a crazy time of the year. Hope your col...Definitely a crazy time of the year. Hope your cold is going away soon so you can be ready to enjoy the Christmas festivities! I'm really curious about the lentil soup. Will have to share that recipe with my husband who is the cook in our family!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62986554984608714992018-12-21T17:02:09.905-05:002018-12-21T17:02:09.905-05:00I read The Power of One when it came out and absol...I read The Power of One when it came out and absolutely loved it. I met Bryce Courtney when he came here for a book signing years ago. He was a lovely man. Although he was born in S Africa he became an Australian when he moved here in 1958. He wrote several books about Australian history but did not get the good reviews for them he got for Power of One. I'm reading The Silence of the Girls for Feb book group. It's about Troy. Get better soon and enjoy the big day. Travellin' Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286703342642772792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74551602307550822302018-12-21T09:01:46.780-05:002018-12-21T09:01:46.780-05:00Thanks, Deb. This cold has been a tough one.. fina...Thanks, Deb. This cold has been a tough one.. finally left the house for the first time in days yesterday.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5891322238014923232018-12-21T08:42:10.702-05:002018-12-21T08:42:10.702-05:00I'm sorry your cold has got you down. Hopefull...I'm sorry your cold has got you down. Hopefully, you are on the upswing now. I hope you have a lovely holiday!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2944614017615695732018-12-20T08:28:58.754-05:002018-12-20T08:28:58.754-05:00Monica - Merry Christmas to you... and safe travel...Monica - Merry Christmas to you... and safe travels. Hope your plans are not impacted by the storms.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59906717150410088472018-12-20T08:28:11.335-05:002018-12-20T08:28:11.335-05:00Diane - Audio seems to be the way to go with Becom...Diane - Audio seems to be the way to go with Becoming. I'll definitely be listening in 2019. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday... loved your recent photos with the girls!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52440049995222185242018-12-20T08:27:03.950-05:002018-12-20T08:27:03.950-05:00Ti - Today is Thursday and I think I may finally f...Ti - Today is Thursday and I think I may finally feel well enough to leave the house... it's been a long week. Not at all what I'd planned for the week before Christmas!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65941290974604809332018-12-20T08:26:19.653-05:002018-12-20T08:26:19.653-05:00Rita - So exciting that you'll get to spend mo...Rita - So exciting that you'll get to spend more time in NYC in the near future... good luck to your son in his city adventure. Merry Christmas to you and your family!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5296181069822627202018-12-20T08:25:05.470-05:002018-12-20T08:25:05.470-05:00Jade - The wrapping is finally done here, too. Now...Jade - The wrapping is finally done here, too. Now to get all the groceries and I then I can start cooking!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78523433324291374472018-12-20T08:24:21.876-05:002018-12-20T08:24:21.876-05:00Patty - Today will hopefully be the first day I le...Patty - Today will hopefully be the first day I leave the house... this is a bad cold that really knocked me down. Than goodness for my cozy couch and light reading!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58208965421010086892018-12-18T19:40:52.686-05:002018-12-18T19:40:52.686-05:00I enjoyed your update. We are preparing for a trip...I enjoyed your update. We are preparing for a trip to Austin where everyone will gather for Christmas this year. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, and I hope you feel better soon! :)Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53741625286651304632018-12-18T18:34:09.802-05:002018-12-18T18:34:09.802-05:00It's such a hectic month. I've read a few ...It's such a hectic month. I've read a few Christmas books and finished Becoming on audio (fantastic). Hope you feel better quick and have a nice Christmas.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58915365019613138302018-12-18T16:48:35.466-05:002018-12-18T16:48:35.466-05:00The colds that have been going around have been wi...The colds that have been going around have been wicked! I hope you are better today!Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35499963965464474762018-12-18T10:11:53.552-05:002018-12-18T10:11:53.552-05:00Wonderful city trip-- we being originally from NY ...Wonderful city trip-- we being originally from NY love to play "tourist" when we go back to visit. My son plans on moving near the city (means more affordable housing) this Spring. I guess more trips there are in my future. Lovely recipe for lentils! We don't eat meat but the chicken recipe sounded so good also.<br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Phoebe @ My Bookish Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516940841211776660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87106635916350023472018-12-18T09:10:28.055-05:002018-12-18T09:10:28.055-05:00Ah, your little NYC trip sounds wonderful, and jus...Ah, your little NYC trip sounds wonderful, and just the kind of break that fits in well to the chaos of this time of year! <br /><br />I spent a good few hours yesterday wrapping up all our gifts - feels good to have that checked off the list, as it is surprisingly a time consuming task. <br /><br />Sorry to hear you've come down with a cold - plenty of rest, books and soups for you! I hope you feel better soon; especially in time for Christmas. <br /><br />Happy holidays!Reading with Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776146295033934487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41684372376566571182018-12-18T08:59:22.086-05:002018-12-18T08:59:22.086-05:00Oh my! You are soooo busy! You do need to sip so...Oh my! You are soooo busy! You do need to sip some bone broth while you read and get restored! Bone broth does wonders! I can’t quite get my head around what you are reading...my reading right now is either Light, Christmassy or dark...not sure why! <br /><br />Feel better soon! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36421841913921510642018-12-18T08:53:06.709-05:002018-12-18T08:53:06.709-05:00Mystica - My mother is such a talented baker... I&...Mystica - My mother is such a talented baker... I'm trying to learn as much as I can from her :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27704076003742611692018-12-18T08:52:19.665-05:002018-12-18T08:52:19.665-05:00pussreboots - I think we'll have a white Chris...pussreboots - I think we'll have a white Christmas!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com