tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6310586292208590580..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: An End-of-Summer UpdateJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47822454823989292952020-10-18T20:15:20.590-04:002020-10-18T20:15:20.590-04:00Katie - This was a fun read, but far beyond the re...Katie - This was a fun read, but far beyond the realm of possibility for me!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43839629162603474922020-10-18T20:14:26.114-04:002020-10-18T20:14:26.114-04:00Heather - The Guest List is excellent on audio, to...Heather - The Guest List is excellent on audio, too, according to several trusted sources. Hope you get a chance to try it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45720069777112662022020-10-11T17:36:33.519-04:002020-10-11T17:36:33.519-04:00As a fellow introvert and lover of stunt memoirs, ...As a fellow introvert and lover of stunt memoirs, I'm definitely interested in Sorry I'm Late. Like you, I think some of the things the author tried would be too much for me to consider doing!DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71549188225873181862020-09-24T16:09:03.545-04:002020-09-24T16:09:03.545-04:00Looks like you have some great books there! I want...Looks like you have some great books there! I want to read Kamala Harris' book and The Guest List looks fantastic as well. Happy fall reading this week! Stay safe!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7310182091687078332020-09-24T11:23:28.967-04:002020-09-24T11:23:28.967-04:00We had so much rain from Sally and at one point th...We had so much rain from Sally and at one point the water was flowing across our property, looked like a stream there was so much. Thankfully only one tree went down and Doug and I were able to move it with sheer determination and pushing as it was across the driveway.<br /><br />I stopped posting on my Wordpress book blog as I was too frustrated. We will have to see if I ever get back to Blogspot. It's been a rough month with our elderly dog and all attention has been on getting her well.<br /><br />Take care and travel safely back to Florida!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78802834771592184222020-09-22T19:27:57.856-04:002020-09-22T19:27:57.856-04:00Ouch! A fracture, even a small one, sounds painful...Ouch! A fracture, even a small one, sounds painful. Rod just had his CTscan, so we'll know soon enough if he needs surgery.<br /><br />Yes, I would add Beach Music and Colony to that rereading list. They were both soooooo good! Have you read The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly? That's another that's on my list. 756 pages (mass market). From the back cover:<br /><br />Following in the footsteps of such beloved epics as A Woman of Substance, The Thornbirds, and The Shell Seekers comes this tower story of murder and revenge, of love lost and won again, and of one determined woman's quest to survive and triumph...<br /><br />I'll be sure to look for the audio version of The Guest List. I'm having a great time reading/listening to The Dutch House. Stayed up far too late reading it last night. I love Tom Hanks' performance, as well. <br /><br />Enjoy your journey homeward!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48828520441105599612020-09-22T09:14:18.876-04:002020-09-22T09:14:18.876-04:00Diane - I've had Quiet on my list for years, b...Diane - I've had Quiet on my list for years, but have never gotten around to it. I suspect that is a more serious, scientific book than Sorry I'm Late. I'm with you on the loud tv, music, etc! I'm glad this happened near the end of out time here, too. Would have been awful if I had to sit here all summer.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30770137187434009282020-09-22T09:11:22.323-04:002020-09-22T09:11:22.323-04:00Susan - I think the ankle injury has been more of ...Susan - I think the ankle injury has been more of a mental blow... the walks were about more than exercise,I think. The Niall Williams books is so beautiful and well-written, but very put-downable, too. An unusual combination!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69902889079327512762020-09-22T09:07:25.298-04:002020-09-22T09:07:25.298-04:00Vicki - I didn't expect to love Nobody Will Te...Vicki - I didn't expect to love Nobody Will Tell You This But Me as much as I did... so, so good. My sister is reading it now. Can't wait to hear what she thinks. Pretty sure you will enjoy Dan Rather, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68925480998151533422020-09-22T09:05:35.499-04:002020-09-22T09:05:35.499-04:00Katherine - I'm sure that's wise advice! T...Katherine - I'm sure that's wise advice! The Shell Seekers is one of my favorites, too, but I've never read her stories.. will have to give them a try!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77065524119654540342020-09-22T09:03:22.458-04:002020-09-22T09:03:22.458-04:00Ti - Thanks, Ti. I'm kicking myself for not pa...Ti - Thanks, Ti. I'm kicking myself for not paying better attention to where my feet were landing...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41869721362422060072020-09-22T09:00:35.406-04:002020-09-22T09:00:35.406-04:00Kathy - I won't be turning into an extrovert a...Kathy - I won't be turning into an extrovert any time soon, either! Have a good week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40203569194931039292020-09-22T08:57:37.267-04:002020-09-22T08:57:37.267-04:00Kay - I'm with your husband on the party situa...Kay - I'm with your husband on the party situation! That's been the one positive for me, but our 'socially distant outdoor cocktails' with one other couple have been very enjoyable. It would be nice to increase the size of the gathering just a little though... We'll see what fall and winter bring. Take care!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22225980878185097002020-09-22T08:50:49.702-04:002020-09-22T08:50:49.702-04:00Susie - I was surprised at how little of the actua...Susie - I was surprised at how little of the actual story I remembered. The characters were all familiar, but it was fun seeing how the plot unfolded all over again!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45641347696320941302020-09-22T08:47:34.125-04:002020-09-22T08:47:34.125-04:00Aj - The title was definitely a draw for me! Even ...Aj - The title was definitely a draw for me! Even though I'd never put myself through something like that, there were a couple of strategies worth trying.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71241160875833279502020-09-22T08:45:48.483-04:002020-09-22T08:45:48.483-04:00Shelleyrae - I've twisted my ankle before, but...Shelleyrae - I've twisted my ankle before, but this time seems to be the worst. Hoping if I'm careful and stay off it, the healing will be quicker. Maybe I'll even get more reading time out of it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49015976224730119362020-09-22T08:43:28.214-04:002020-09-22T08:43:28.214-04:00Anne - I'm hoping to revisit other favorites f...Anne - I'm hoping to revisit other favorites from that era this fall. Have a feeling I'll be needing more comfort reads...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86597899114276827222020-09-22T08:42:17.104-04:002020-09-22T08:42:17.104-04:00JaneGS - I'm not quite sure what the author...JaneGS - I'm not quite sure what the author's purpose was, but it did make for entertaining reading. Practicing for small talk situations and networking events might be understandable, but stand up comedy? No way!!<br /><br />The Shell Seekers was the perfect comfort read last week. I'll have to see out more like that as we head into what can only be a tumultuous fourth quarter.<br /><br />October is ideal for The Guest List. I'd like to read her earlier novel, The Hunting Party, next month.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71170945139753000862020-09-22T08:32:58.476-04:002020-09-22T08:32:58.476-04:00Judith - Sandy sounds so exuberant... would love t...Judith - Sandy sounds so exuberant... would love to see a photo of her on your blog one day (though blogger is giving us so many challenge, I understand if you're not able to do that.) Temps even here in southern CT have been downright chilly the past few days. Fall is upon us! Hoping we can take a drive up into the Adirondacks before heading south... we missed the foliage last year. Unfortunately no hiking because of the ankle, but at least we can see some of the colors.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23215665986692766152020-09-22T08:27:09.585-04:002020-09-22T08:27:09.585-04:00Thanks, Audrey. Planning to send you an email late...Thanks, Audrey. Planning to send you an email later today:)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89053788541096747982020-09-22T07:33:02.524-04:002020-09-22T07:33:02.524-04:00Quiet was a good book about being an Introvert. A...Quiet was a good book about being an Introvert. As a child I was called shy, but, as an adult, I just need a lot of alone time and quietness. I don't like loud tv, loud music or loud people LOL. Can't change who we are and why try on something like this.<br /><br />So sorry you injured your ankle. Glad it didn't happen at the beginning of your vacation.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47193415432947739322020-09-22T01:07:02.346-04:002020-09-22T01:07:02.346-04:00Sorry to hear about your sprained ankle, argh! I h...Sorry to hear about your sprained ankle, argh! I hope for you a speedy recovery. We all need our walks. I think I could use a Shell Seekers read ... and I'm curious about the Niall Williams book too. Have fun back East ... before your migration back to FLA. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25316720274220474642020-09-21T20:15:01.382-04:002020-09-21T20:15:01.382-04:00Les - I do enjoy the occasional lobster roll, but ...Les - I do enjoy the occasional lobster roll, but halibut with crab risotto sounds even better!<br /><br />Turns out my sprained ankle is actually a small fracture, and now I've got some ligament damage, too. So disappointing... healing may take longer than I'd planned. I hope Rod can avoid surgery on his arm. Seems like everything falls apart once you hit 60 :(<br /><br />Rereading The Shell Seekers was so comforting. I'm thinking of other books from that era that might have the same effect - maybe Beach Music by Pat Conroy, Colony by Anne Rivers Siddons, or more Rosamunde Pilcher. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Think you'd enjoy The Guest List. I found out after I'd finished that the audio is a highly-rated multi-narrator production... might be worth going that route. I'll look into Diane Rehm's book. Hope you're enjoying The Dutch House as much as I did.<br /><br />We got our covid tests today - negative! Will pack up tomorrow and then drive to NY on Wednesday. The process begins again!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76240075763742117372020-09-21T16:04:03.012-04:002020-09-21T16:04:03.012-04:00The only book I've read out of these is Nobody...The only book I've read out of these is Nobody Will Tell You This But Me and I LOVED it!<br /><br />The title "Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come" made me laugh, I might get a copy.<br /><br />I have Dan Rather: Stories of a Lifetime and am looking forward to listening to it.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79328480570686602582020-09-21T15:12:43.624-04:002020-09-21T15:12:43.624-04:00The Shell Seekers is one of my favorite books of a...The Shell Seekers is one of my favorite books of all time though it's been years and years since I read it. I love her short stories - they're a little trite but comforting. I broke my ankle and then a few years ago had a bad sprain like you describe and I think it hurt worse! Stay off of it and when it starts feeling better keep staying off it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.com