tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3425312891813256142..comments2024-03-18T18:14:25.198-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Did You Miss Me?JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59361881173045434512015-09-08T16:09:46.373-04:002015-09-08T16:09:46.373-04:00Athira - Thanks! I'm glad to be back :)Athira - Thanks! I'm glad to be back :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36996796055267190682015-09-08T14:50:09.895-04:002015-09-08T14:50:09.895-04:00Yay, welcome back! Glad you had a wonderful time w...Yay, welcome back! Glad you had a wonderful time with family this month. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75536239572516874372015-09-03T11:57:53.482-04:002015-09-03T11:57:53.482-04:00JudyMac - I know that feeling... my reading stack ...JudyMac - I know that feeling... my reading stack is out of control. I read The Corrections with my book club back during Franzen's famous feud with Oprah and loved it. I think he's one of those authors you either lover or hate. Or love to hate? ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82708554376082464912015-09-03T11:29:33.901-04:002015-09-03T11:29:33.901-04:00Tried the very first Franzen book, gave up early i...Tried the very first Franzen book, gave up early into it, just didn't like his style, never tried again. Ferrante, however, will not be disappointing I'm sure. My reading stack is high, but I will get to her book soon.JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38348674218095960152015-09-03T10:33:56.393-04:002015-09-03T10:33:56.393-04:00Peggy Ann - I know your summer was full of activit...Peggy Ann - I know your summer was full of activity, too. Love the haircut!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75545896994512147102015-09-03T10:33:07.807-04:002015-09-03T10:33:07.807-04:00JudyMac - LOL! It's nice to be missed and feel...JudyMac - LOL! It's nice to be missed and feels good to be back. I've seen some of the Ferrante reviews and was in a quandary 9/1 trying to decide whether to download her book or Franzen's new one. I got angry over the $14.99 ebook price for Purity and never ordered either! Think I'll end up reading Ferrante first though. Happy September :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41485786128408621402015-09-03T10:28:55.022-04:002015-09-03T10:28:55.022-04:00Thanks, Les - it was such a refreshing break! Love...Thanks, Les - it was such a refreshing break! Loved seeing your photos on instagram and just can't get over how grown up your granddaughter is. It's obvious you all had a wonderful time.<br /><br />It does still feel like summer here, so I can pretend through Labor Day ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73056055409563107042015-09-03T10:23:04.940-04:002015-09-03T10:23:04.940-04:00Susan - I just read your post... totally agree abo...Susan - I just read your post... totally agree about the audio version! I started in print, but switched over to audio early on and enjoyed it much more.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2494279791372894542015-09-03T10:10:33.658-04:002015-09-03T10:10:33.658-04:00So glad you enjoyed your break. But glad your back...So glad you enjoyed your break. But glad your back! Busy summer here as well. Looking forward to a slower time of year!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32113418380551297232015-09-03T09:44:33.511-04:002015-09-03T09:44:33.511-04:00Does a dog have fleas? Of course you were missed....Does a dog have fleas? Of course you were missed. Ready for more conversation from your book world. <br />Not anywhere near Fall down here. Our leaves don't begin to turn until late October, but the light is changing and the breeze makes one think a slight change is underway. The book leaves never stop turning, however, and I've read several while you were away playing with you family. Glad you had a great time. The reviews for the Elena Ferrante finale are beginning to appear and so far, they all give high praise. JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22952488258727149822015-09-03T07:08:48.771-04:002015-09-03T07:08:48.771-04:00Anbolyn - Old Filth was very good but, since it...Anbolyn - Old Filth was very good but, since it's part of a trilogy, I have two more books on my tbr list now ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8964413367588962142015-09-03T07:07:41.809-04:002015-09-03T07:07:41.809-04:00Thanks, Margot. It's good to be back.Thanks, Margot. It's good to be back.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27525362389041252522015-09-03T07:07:23.367-04:002015-09-03T07:07:23.367-04:00Patty - True! Fall always seems more like a new ye...Patty - True! Fall always seems more like a new year than January to me, anyway :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25442327587799497012015-09-03T06:44:18.488-04:002015-09-03T06:44:18.488-04:00Has it really been 3 1/2 weeks? Yes, time marches ...Has it really been 3 1/2 weeks? Yes, time marches on, but far too quickly for me. It sounds like you had a great time with your family. I love summer with its lazy days to do as you please. Our 3 1/2 weeks with our granddaughter was so special and we're full of ideas for next year. I really should get back to blogging so I can share some of my photos from our trip to Oregon! Book reviews? Nah! ;) Maybe some Book Briefs. I do like to keep a record of what I've read and miss sharing my favorites here in the blogosphere. <br /><br />Enjoy these final days of summer (it's not really over until the day after Labor Day, in my opinion) and hurray for the end of tuition payments!!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34820280173809169202015-09-02T23:17:28.689-04:002015-09-02T23:17:28.689-04:00Welcome back. Oh my! I just reviewed Mary Norris&...Welcome back. Oh my! I just reviewed Mary Norris's Between You and Me on my blog. So we must think alike. I found it mainly entertaining. Let me know what you think of my thoughts on it. Cheers. Glad you had a good summer! thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57243417992103287902015-09-02T22:45:52.661-04:002015-09-02T22:45:52.661-04:00Good to see you back! Your summer sounds just wond...Good to see you back! Your summer sounds just wonderful. I hope you liked Old Filth?Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43050141657911464082015-09-02T19:16:49.305-04:002015-09-02T19:16:49.305-04:00Its great to see you back. You sound refreshed, wh...Its great to see you back. You sound refreshed, which of course is what time off is supposed to do. Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73025986995013831662015-09-02T16:47:22.574-04:002015-09-02T16:47:22.574-04:00Of course we missed you! So glad you are back! F...Of course we missed you! So glad you are back! Fall is a good time to start again! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89183947861922016392015-09-02T16:02:31.936-04:002015-09-02T16:02:31.936-04:00Care - Thanks for your persistence today!! I can&#...Care - Thanks for your persistence today!! I can't figure out what is going on... especially with the food photos. I have purposely turned off word verification so people can comment without that added step. Now they want you to identify images?? GRRR!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28310391836439127872015-09-02T16:00:02.884-04:002015-09-02T16:00:02.884-04:00Terra - I didn't realize it until after I'...Terra - I didn't realize it until after I'd started, but Old Filth is actually a trilogy! Two more books have been added to my tbr list. Hope you like it, too.<br /><br />Hooray for Trollope!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71368067540642726282015-09-02T15:58:09.650-04:002015-09-02T15:58:09.650-04:00Tina - And the older we get, the faster it marches...Tina - And the older we get, the faster it marches! I'm glad to be back :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3494784922736201012015-09-02T15:57:35.000-04:002015-09-02T15:57:35.000-04:00Vicki - You are an enabler ;-)Vicki - You are an enabler ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68674523126645308222015-09-02T15:57:01.976-04:002015-09-02T15:57:01.976-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Yes, our August was very much ...Laurel-Rain Snow - Yes, our August was very much like your July! Your place is going to be filling up again?<br /><br />It was such a relief to write that final tuition check :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50235245764513995262015-09-02T15:55:33.442-04:002015-09-02T15:55:33.442-04:00Rita - I'm not sure when our nest will ever be...Rita - I'm not sure when our nest will ever be empty... Twin B may be with us for quite some time yet.<br /><br />I'm going to try to use Book Briefs to get caught up on reviews. Your ten second reviews inspired me!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61198055962777253942015-09-02T15:52:43.187-04:002015-09-02T15:52:43.187-04:00Ti - It's a long haul with all those tuitions....Ti - It's a long haul with all those tuitions. Your kids are far enough apart so they won't overlap, right? A breather is nice. We had one year when all three were in college at the same time - that was painful.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com