tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3991198651678603492..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Gifford Lecture Series 2010-2011 Speakers AnnouncedJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83529771257877430732010-03-20T11:15:46.766-04:002010-03-20T11:15:46.766-04:00What a fabulous line-up!What a fabulous line-up!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73731440193042111142010-03-19T06:56:15.852-04:002010-03-19T06:56:15.852-04:00Darlene - I just looked up Blackbird House and it...Darlene - I just looked up Blackbird House and it sounds fabulous! This will be where I start with Hoffman. Thank you.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85547195656914056852010-03-18T08:21:30.226-04:002010-03-18T08:21:30.226-04:00I suppose you know by now that English authors are...I suppose you know by now that English authors are my favourite but that list of authors would have even me coming out for a listen! Alice Hoffman would be especially interesting, I really enjoyed Blackbird House. It makes me smile when I keep putting it out on the 'staff picks' display and it disappears quickly.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41103040102293624252010-03-18T06:48:48.469-04:002010-03-18T06:48:48.469-04:00Book Psmith - Do you know I'm not at all famil...Book Psmith - Do you know I'm not at all familiar with Rick Steves?? Will have to address that before lecture time...<br /><br />Staci - The unfamiliar ones can turn out to be the most pleasant surprises! I'd never heard of Pete Hamill before his named appeared on the list of speakers, but then two of his books made it to my 'best of' list for 2009!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7701810096276957932010-03-17T16:33:24.431-04:002010-03-17T16:33:24.431-04:00Geesh...I'm so envious of you right now!! this...Geesh...I'm so envious of you right now!! this lineup sounds terrific. There are a few that I've not heard of but even so, I'm sure they will be interesting!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72406165977081074702010-03-17T14:15:35.693-04:002010-03-17T14:15:35.693-04:00How exciting! Elizabeth Strout, definitely, and I ...How exciting! Elizabeth Strout, definitely, and I love Rick Steves. What a great line-up to look forward to.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13664666659164751132010-03-17T14:10:17.267-04:002010-03-17T14:10:17.267-04:00Gavin - I was glad to see a poet scheduled - don&#...Gavin - I was glad to see a poet scheduled - don't think I've read poetry since high school and this gives me the incentive! They mentioned last night that Merwin is in his 80's now.<br /><br />Verity - I've read a couple of Strout's books already and Olive Kitteridge was a favorite last year. Will read her others now.<br /><br />Jo - I think it's wonderful that a city the size of Syracuse can run a program like this. We are very fortunate! <br /><br />Kay - I've attended a few lectures over the years, but this is the first time I've gotten season tickets. It's been great for my book club (6 built-in selections) and I love hearing the authors talk!<br /><br />Margot - This is a great way to discover new authors. Pete Hamill was totally unfamiliar to me when I first read his name on last year's roster, but two of his books ended up on my list of favorites!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63118502142706391822010-03-17T12:04:28.478-04:002010-03-17T12:04:28.478-04:00I am green, not from St. Pat's Day, but with e...I am green, not from St. Pat's Day, but with envy. What a wonderful list of authors. Merwin is the only one I'm not familiar with. I'd love to hear them all. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on what they have to say.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29694821822623015172010-03-17T11:17:07.664-04:002010-03-17T11:17:07.664-04:00I think it is marvelous that you have an opportuni...I think it is marvelous that you have an opportunity to attend this lecture series. Really great lineup. I would love to hear all of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72524094186585995102010-03-17T10:55:40.825-04:002010-03-17T10:55:40.825-04:00What a great opportunity! There are some really g...What a great opportunity! There are some really great people on this list.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456689516505172959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47580364494037284152010-03-17T10:10:19.936-04:002010-03-17T10:10:19.936-04:00Fantastic - lucky you having the opportunity to go...Fantastic - lucky you having the opportunity to go and see those people! I'd want to see Elizabeth Strout.verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75137843855639540072010-03-17T10:02:59.367-04:002010-03-17T10:02:59.367-04:00Wow, what a line up. If you get a chance make sur...Wow, what a line up. If you get a chance make sure to see W.S.Merwin. He is one of my favorite poets and a marvel to hear read, tho getting rather long in the tooth.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.com