tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6927603447964227892..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Sanibel Monday: May 14, 2018JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40581233219159634662018-06-06T12:21:10.975-04:002018-06-06T12:21:10.975-04:00Diane - Sorry for the delay in publishing/respondi...Diane - Sorry for the delay in publishing/responding to your comment. Blogger, for whatever reason, has stopped sending me notifications... grr! We are back in NY, but I haven't been reading much the past couple of weeks. Wolitzer gets her NYC references right, so I was wondering about the western MA locations. Will let you fill me in on that one!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12546749676434753422018-05-26T21:39:36.960-04:002018-05-26T21:39:36.960-04:00By now you might be back in NY but, safe travels a...By now you might be back in NY but, safe travels anyways. I'm listening to the Wolitzer book now and enjoying it. I notice she references places in Western MA a lot so I keep meaning to check if she is from the area I spent most of my life.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86798400876457219542018-05-16T21:37:33.278-04:002018-05-16T21:37:33.278-04:00Katherine - I hope that freezer keeps my FIL well ...Katherine - I hope that freezer keeps my FIL well fed all summer long! Ended up finishing Kitchens the other night night... so good. I've started another novel by Meg Wolitzer while I wait for Pachinko. Hope your reading slump ends soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13590958241113763362018-05-16T17:06:35.701-04:002018-05-16T17:06:35.701-04:00Sounds like there are going to be some delicious c...Sounds like there are going to be some delicious choices in that freezer! I've had Pachinko on my TBR as well as Kitchens of the Midwest. Both look like great reads. I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately and have been struggling to settle on any one book. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76286393744470961412018-05-15T20:57:38.377-04:002018-05-15T20:57:38.377-04:00Mae - I've been reading Stegner for some time,...Mae - I've been reading Stegner for some time, too. Crossing to Safety is one of my favorite novels... long overdue for a reread. Loved the audio version of The Big Rock Candy Mountain, too. Glad to know you loved Pachinko. I'm looking forward to it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71534509039730758952018-05-15T20:13:51.598-04:002018-05-15T20:13:51.598-04:00Susan - It's really hard to leave Sanibel, but...Susan - It's really hard to leave Sanibel, but I miss my parents and siblings and look forward to seeing them. We'll be back here again in July for my FIL's birthday, so I'm focusing on that as we prepare to head north.<br /><br />I started Meg Wolitzer's The Ten-Year Nap on a whim this afternoon and hope to finish before the hold for Pachinko is available. Always a tough decision when library don't come in as you plan :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30181873244347219182018-05-15T20:04:22.523-04:002018-05-15T20:04:22.523-04:00Patty - All the freezer food is for my almost 91-y...Patty - All the freezer food is for my almost 91-year-old FIL. My winter goal is always to have him gain some weight and then prevent him from losing it over the summer!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45472835123577053602018-05-15T18:03:30.246-04:002018-05-15T18:03:30.246-04:00You have some really good books on your list! I lo...You have some really good books on your list! I loved Pachinko, and have been reading Stegner from time to time for years. <br /><br />best... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58444537903689069022018-05-15T17:45:56.694-04:002018-05-15T17:45:56.694-04:00Saying goodbye to Sanibel is always hard to do, bu...Saying goodbye to Sanibel is always hard to do, but the lake in central NY is not too shabby either! thx for the report on Female Persuasion; it sounds like it's easy to fall into the story which is good. I just got Pachinko from the library's long wait list but I have about 2 other books before it. What to do?! Good luck on your road trip home. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12252118443684990332018-05-15T16:30:27.513-04:002018-05-15T16:30:27.513-04:00Sounds as though you will be very busy! For quite...Sounds as though you will be very busy! For quite a while! Why do you fill the freezer when you are leaving soon? https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64347036521052654722018-05-15T09:09:28.088-04:002018-05-15T09:09:28.088-04:00Susie - The format changes ended up being a good t...Susie - The format changes ended up being a good thing for me. Rebecca Lowman is so talented and I always enjoy listening to her! I'd like to read some of Wolitzer's back list now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8928381059055961762018-05-15T09:07:58.690-04:002018-05-15T09:07:58.690-04:00Nise' - If I'd realized Rebecca Lowman was...Nise' - If I'd realized Rebecca Lowman was the narrator, I might have just started with the audio. She is excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34862759456430889342018-05-15T09:06:47.647-04:002018-05-15T09:06:47.647-04:00Care - Finished last night... so good! Thank you :...Care - Finished last night... so good! Thank you :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21079465096052353992018-05-14T22:49:37.976-04:002018-05-14T22:49:37.976-04:00Wow! I'm impressed with your dedication to rea...Wow! I'm impressed with your dedication to reading/listening to The Female Persuasion. It was great, but I didn't have to keep changing up formats to get through it. I agree about Meg Wolitzer. She's one of my very favorites, too. <br /><br />Enjoy your last week and safe travels.Susie | Novel Visitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134189055967025762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42974627961155162522018-05-14T21:25:35.158-04:002018-05-14T21:25:35.158-04:00Hope all goes smoothly before you have to head hom...Hope all goes smoothly before you have to head home. The Baked Chicken Parm is a family favorite. I had to return The Female Persuasion before I could finish, re-requested it right away and hope the person before me reads quick! Maybe I will see if I can get the audio sooner as I do like Rebecca Lowman too.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48327778244230865472018-05-14T19:35:49.206-04:002018-05-14T19:35:49.206-04:00YAY!!YAY!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77842155305796903682018-05-14T18:50:14.050-04:002018-05-14T18:50:14.050-04:00Les - I made the sloppy joes early this winter and...Les - I made the sloppy joes early this winter and he loved them. He doesn't cook at all, but he can thaw the packets and reheat in the microwave. We ant to make sure he keeps eating after we leave! Thanks again for sharing your recipe :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73799724011564369612018-05-14T18:46:57.458-04:002018-05-14T18:46:57.458-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - I've been making that soup ...Laurel-Rain Snow - I've been making that soup for a few years and it's definitely a winner. Clam Chowder is my FIL's favorite soup. I'm going to read more of Wolitzer's back list.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3421605764607577652018-05-14T18:44:45.040-04:002018-05-14T18:44:45.040-04:00Pussreboots - I'm so glad to hear that!Pussreboots - I'm so glad to hear that!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72179418322862833662018-05-14T18:44:06.000-04:002018-05-14T18:44:06.000-04:00Kay - I'm looking forward to spending time wit...Kay - I'm looking forward to spending time with the family - my parents, especially - but have mixed feelings about leaving. Evening walks on the beach have become my favorite time of day! Must get this A/C issue resolved before leaving though...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68911406964436273492018-05-14T18:40:19.713-04:002018-05-14T18:40:19.713-04:00Iliana - Reading time has been limited the last co...Iliana - Reading time has been limited the last couple of weeks, but the books I have had time to read have been excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50815656159132319002018-05-14T18:39:15.494-04:002018-05-14T18:39:15.494-04:00Kathryn - That's always a sign of a good book ...Kathryn - That's always a sign of a good book for me. Hope you get a chance to read The Female Persuasion soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71984300199881303582018-05-14T18:38:11.986-04:002018-05-14T18:38:11.986-04:00Audrey - LOL - very clever!! We're planning a ...Audrey - LOL - very clever!! We're planning a stop in Asheville to see the Chihuly sculpture exhibit at Biltmore gardens. Wish I'd had a chance to read The Last Castle beforehand.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88043552809310650582018-05-14T18:35:31.396-04:002018-05-14T18:35:31.396-04:00Beth F - Thanks. I should have just read the hardc...Beth F - Thanks. I should have just read the hardcover when I got it, but the timing wasn't right. Definitely took a little persistence to keep a copy available.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37086488317144556392018-05-14T18:29:04.635-04:002018-05-14T18:29:04.635-04:00Ti - Kitchens is definitely growing on me... will ...Ti - Kitchens is definitely growing on me... will be sorry to see it end. Hope you end up loving The Female Persuasion, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com