tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4676733378848278488..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Just Another Week: July 12, 2020JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54643828594005467262020-08-05T14:09:11.849-04:002020-08-05T14:09:11.849-04:00Iliana - Thanks! We got our things out of storage ...Iliana - Thanks! We got our things out of storage then started north a few days later. Plenty of unpacking is waiting for us when we return!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56881613954444906052020-08-01T17:11:17.148-04:002020-08-01T17:11:17.148-04:00Really want to read The Vanishing Half. I keep hea...Really want to read The Vanishing Half. I keep hearing such great things about it. Wishing you the best on your move!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1125025126747849652020-07-29T13:47:05.529-04:002020-07-29T13:47:05.529-04:00Stacy - I absolutely loved The Daughters of Erieto...Stacy - I absolutely loved The Daughters of Erietown, but that was the first I'd heard of Connie Schultz. How cool that they're local. I followed her on twitter, but will check her out on FB, too. Thanks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83750353538908724892020-07-26T00:26:23.255-04:002020-07-26T00:26:23.255-04:00Good luck with your move!! I love Connie Schultz,...Good luck with your move!! I love Connie Schultz, she's an award winning writer married to our Senator. They're local. We say them out at the movies last year:) Follow her on Facebook if you're on there.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153048131267328535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46443860822571947532020-07-15T16:46:12.812-04:002020-07-15T16:46:12.812-04:00Jade - My daughter, mother, and two sisters all lo...Jade - My daughter, mother, and two sisters all loved The Vanishing Half, too. That book seems to be a winner with just about everyone... hope you get a chance to read it soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44430170307169615382020-07-15T09:44:53.130-04:002020-07-15T09:44:53.130-04:00Ah, the more I hear about The Vanishing Half, the ...Ah, the more I hear about The Vanishing Half, the more I really want to read it. Ha! It sounds like you're having a good time in the world of books at the moment... If if the outside world is still so uncertain. <br /><br />I look forward to your mid year favourites, and wish you well with all the upcoming plans.Reading with Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776146295033934487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53878688380829289812020-07-14T10:47:43.106-04:002020-07-14T10:47:43.106-04:00Susan - Hope The Vanishing Half continues to be a ...Susan - Hope The Vanishing Half continues to be a winner for you. Our plan is to get tested (fingers crossed) as soon as we get to NY. We'll stay with my sister until results are available, then we'll go to my parents. Good luck with your travels!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24472003336467446202020-07-14T10:45:09.432-04:002020-07-14T10:45:09.432-04:00Thanks, Judy. Will look forward to your thoughts o...Thanks, Judy. Will look forward to your thoughts on The Vanishing Half.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90562397085563657532020-07-14T10:44:14.922-04:002020-07-14T10:44:14.922-04:00Sam - I have a feeling you'll enjoy The Vanish...Sam - I have a feeling you'll enjoy The Vanishing Half when you get to the top of that list! I read Passing by Nella Larsen shortly before...made for an interesting pairing.<br /><br />The numbers and statistics are discouraging, especially to those of us 60 and over. I'm not at all confident our governor will step up and act, but continue to hope... JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16289519086533823142020-07-14T10:35:02.453-04:002020-07-14T10:35:02.453-04:00Ti - It really is depressing. At least CA is takin...Ti - It really is depressing. At least CA is taking steps to slow the spread. I'm appalled at Florida's total inaction. It looks like schools are still planning to open here, though a few counties have delayed the start. We're in for tough times ahead, I'm afraid.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30827142148941415432020-07-14T10:30:11.208-04:002020-07-14T10:30:11.208-04:00Deb - Glad you're on the list for The Vanishin...Deb - Glad you're on the list for The Vanishing Half. It's definitely worth the read! I'm happy to see Texas has taken some steps in the right direction to slow the virus spread. Very frustrating that Florida seems to be ignoring opportunities to do the same.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53514779238659446042020-07-14T10:26:58.795-04:002020-07-14T10:26:58.795-04:00Kay - Yes, too much news seems to be my downfall l...Kay - Yes, too much news seems to be my downfall lately. Things are changing so fast, it seems like if you step away for a few hours you miss a lot. Still, a small dose morning and evening is probably better. Hope you enjoy The Vanishing Half, too. See you next month... take care, Kay!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87816648748681241422020-07-14T09:28:41.243-04:002020-07-14T09:28:41.243-04:00Thanks, Kathy. See you soon :)Thanks, Kathy. See you soon :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3894823575592291482020-07-14T09:28:12.917-04:002020-07-14T09:28:12.917-04:00Beth F - I'm halfway through Erietown now and ...Beth F - I'm halfway through Erietown now and loving the read/listen combo. The story and Cassandra Campbell's narration are excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22718365948133351692020-07-14T09:26:52.353-04:002020-07-14T09:26:52.353-04:00Tina - Thanks! Hope you guys can get a little repr...Tina - Thanks! Hope you guys can get a little reprieve from the heat and humidity, too. I'm very happy with the way the kitchen has turned out... will post some pictures when the finishing touches are in. Now that I'll have some extra space, that temptation for more small appliances will be back. InstaPot, air fryer, rice cooker... lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68607915429188618752020-07-13T22:19:15.551-04:002020-07-13T22:19:15.551-04:00Thanks, Angela!Thanks, Angela!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58051444665605043442020-07-13T22:18:52.401-04:002020-07-13T22:18:52.401-04:00Thanks, Shelleyrae. I'm most concerned about t...Thanks, Shelleyrae. I'm most concerned about the travel days, but am sure we will be fine with family and then in the rental house.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25225093619904070612020-07-13T22:17:32.232-04:002020-07-13T22:17:32.232-04:00Les - It's been a long haul. They say you shou...Les - It's been a long haul. They say you should always allow twice as much time as you plan for a renovation... we definitely hit that mark! As for the news lately, it's hard to maintain any kind of positive attitude lately but we sure are trying. Looking forward to spending some time with my family and then a stay on CT coast. We'll be back in touch soon.. take care!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8037081293314947292020-07-13T22:13:27.717-04:002020-07-13T22:13:27.717-04:00Aj - Yes, you definitely need to read The Vanishin...Aj - Yes, you definitely need to read The Vanishing Half! Such a good book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34795804258658947472020-07-13T22:12:29.805-04:002020-07-13T22:12:29.805-04:00Thanks, Audrey. Haven't seen most of my family...Thanks, Audrey. Haven't seen most of my family since Thanksgiving, so am looking forward to spending time with them. Always love my time on the CT coast, so that will be our second stop.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80118741868688222632020-07-13T20:45:28.504-04:002020-07-13T20:45:28.504-04:00Anne - My family is in central NY and we haven'...Anne - My family is in central NY and we haven't seen them since Thanksgiving. We'll stay with my sister and get tested, then go to my parents' once we have negative results. After that, we've rented a place on the CT coast from early August until late September. Life is anything but simple at the moment...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18574571994372121042020-07-13T20:42:19.379-04:002020-07-13T20:42:19.379-04:00Diane - My daughter said the audio was excellent.....Diane - My daughter said the audio was excellent... kind of wish I'd made it a combo, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5996729172045145542020-07-13T20:41:16.429-04:002020-07-13T20:41:16.429-04:00JaneGS - Reading is keeping me sane this week. The...JaneGS - Reading is keeping me sane this week. The Daughters of Erietown is wonderful... nearing the halfway mark now. Hope you can get a copy of The Vanishing Half soon. It's excellent! I cannot believe the behavior of many people here... I'm afraid it's going to get worse before it gets better :(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64229163642468476502020-07-13T19:38:50.359-04:002020-07-13T19:38:50.359-04:00I have started The Vanishing Half and I'm liki...I have started The Vanishing Half and I'm liking it ... will see where it goes. I hope you have a good trip north .... i will also be "vanishing" next week .... flying to Los Angeles gulp ... with mask & wipes in hand. will Quarantine for awhile first before checking in with my folks. Good luck with your move there! thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34879503537273561352020-07-13T15:45:49.960-04:002020-07-13T15:45:49.960-04:00I can't wait to read The Vanishing Half. Good ...I can't wait to read The Vanishing Half. Good luck with your move and all that.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.com