tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7394530682824746528..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Hello, March!JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72231543989803026152020-03-26T23:24:40.521-04:002020-03-26T23:24:40.521-04:00I sure do miss your blog posts, JoAnn! I hope you ...I sure do miss your blog posts, JoAnn! I hope you are all well. We had to cancel our roadtrip, for obvious reasons. Hope your NY family is ok!! xoxoLes in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43885591463214519942020-03-11T17:42:30.843-04:002020-03-11T17:42:30.843-04:00I read Red at the Bone at Christmas time and reall...I read Red at the Bone at Christmas time and really enjoyed it. I had just finished Girl, Woman, Other and really enjoyed the contrast between a UK and US based-story. But I haven't read any of Woodson's other books, so had nothing else to compare it to.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37135453136330438212020-03-08T16:01:41.505-04:002020-03-08T16:01:41.505-04:00JoAnn, February really flew by for me, too! Althou...JoAnn, February really flew by for me, too! Although sadly no sunshine or beach walks for us - It was another stormy month here in the UK. I also sadly only read two books during the month, however they were both great reads so I shouldn't complain too much.<br /><br />I am also excited to see you have started reading Alison Weir's Six Tudor Queens series, as I have loved the two instalments on Katherine and Anne, that I have read so far. Hoping to read the Jane Seymour book soon.<br /><br />Happy reading in March! :-)jessicabookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164845796280572642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84104235125185287302020-03-06T21:01:54.532-05:002020-03-06T21:01:54.532-05:00February and now March have been a blur of sicknes...February and now March have been a blur of sickness around here. I think we need that Florida sunshine!stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153048131267328535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70975764645886731182020-03-06T06:38:03.243-05:002020-03-06T06:38:03.243-05:00I've hardly read at all this year! I though Hu...I've hardly read at all this year! I though Husband Hunters was really interesting too. I learned a lot.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13000796604367876592020-03-04T12:08:18.736-05:002020-03-04T12:08:18.736-05:00Happy March! Wasn't Husband Hunters great? Tha...Happy March! Wasn't Husband Hunters great? Thanks for the link to my review :) - I really enjoyed The Buccaneers, hope you do as well. <br /><br />Katherine of Aragon is my favorite Tudor queen--really a fascinating story. I also enjoyed the Starz mini-series The Spanish Princess about young Katherine. Really puts her life in perspective.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60343814161239011022020-03-04T09:22:17.598-05:002020-03-04T09:22:17.598-05:00Katherine - I'll look for that show on Smithso...Katherine - I'll look for that show on Smithsonian... sounds interesting! Hope March is off to a good start for you :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8427959828955692020-03-04T09:21:23.351-05:002020-03-04T09:21:23.351-05:00Susan - I'm so glad you got a chance to read F...Susan - I'm so glad you got a chance to read Forty Autumns... already looking forward to your review. My brother and SIL are next one the visitor schedule, followed by another daughter at the end of the month. Our "season" isn't over just yet!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10309387581405436192020-03-03T17:26:17.052-05:002020-03-03T17:26:17.052-05:00The Husband Hunters looks great. There was a show...The Husband Hunters looks great. There was a show on the Smithsonian channel all about the American millionaire's daughter going to find a titled husband and it was fascinating. I'll have to look for that book. I'm curious about the Katherine of Aragon book as well. Have a great week and a happy March!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62635038829226514582020-03-03T09:58:40.356-05:002020-03-03T09:58:40.356-05:00Diane - We joke now about how we ever had time to ...Diane - We joke now about how we ever had time to work, lol! This gorgeous weather sure makes it hard to stay inside curled up with a book, but I suspect there will be more time for that when it's too hot to do anything outside this summer. Hope we both have a better reading month in March.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26475795629605317122020-03-03T09:09:17.082-05:002020-03-03T09:09:17.082-05:00Les - February really got away from me, but it was...Les - February really got away from me, but it was such a good month! Our oldest daughter was here early in the month, then my sister and BIL were here for her winter break. Several college pals seems to have landed in the area and lots of friends from NY have been here on vacation... it's hard to turn down an invitation to meet up for lunch or drinks!<br /><br />Glad to know you loved The Snow Child. I picked it up as a kindle daily deal over a year ago and still haven't read it. Looking forward to rereading Animal Dreams next month for the library book club... and who knows what else might strike my fancy.<br /><br />Renovations are moving along slowly. We're finalizing tile selections now, then on to paint colors. I might need to consult a decorator for that!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful RV trip - glad I'm not hopping on a plane any time soon, too! The renovation has prevented us from making any real travel plans this year, but we will spend some time back in NY (and probably CT, too) at least in August and September. I'll live vicariously through your adventures on instagram!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37155530099317271692020-03-03T09:05:07.435-05:002020-03-03T09:05:07.435-05:00I can see where winter would be so busy for you .....I can see where winter would be so busy for you .... with all the visitors coming from the cold North. Most of Feb. was milder here (Jan. colder) but still occasional sprinklings of snow. I just finished reading Forty Autumns -- which you steered me towards -- and it really blew me away so thank you! I will be getting my thoughts together for a review for next week. Say hi to the sun for me. Ha.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49262642758243239752020-03-03T08:58:05.338-05:002020-03-03T08:58:05.338-05:00Vicki - We have a lot of bike trails, too, and tha...Vicki - We have a lot of bike trails, too, and that makes a world of difference for me. I hate riding on the side of the road! Be sure to listen to Red at the Bone when you get to it... I love how each character had a separate voice and Woodson read the third person sections herself.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4131522489800859832020-03-03T08:56:06.245-05:002020-03-03T08:56:06.245-05:00Kathy - Hooray for audiobooks! I just love them. I...Kathy - Hooray for audiobooks! I just love them. I mostly listen while walking, cleaning or cooking, and sometimes when I can't sleep at night. Used to listen a lot in the car, but that's changed since I'm not commuting anymore :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60294519586232893542020-03-03T08:54:07.894-05:002020-03-03T08:54:07.894-05:00AJ - Seems like a lot of us have had slow reading ...AJ - Seems like a lot of us have had slow reading months. Hope March will be better for both of us!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-737898952538723222020-03-03T08:52:17.917-05:002020-03-03T08:52:17.917-05:00Thanks, Shelleyrae. I'm sure I'll adjust t...Thanks, Shelleyrae. I'm sure I'll adjust to this new rhythm of life :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12401238975386900482020-03-03T08:51:13.144-05:002020-03-03T08:51:13.144-05:00Tina - Glad to hear Doug is doing well. You've...Tina - Glad to hear Doug is doing well. You've had a busy month, too! I started the book for book club and am enjoying the writing, but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere yet. We'll see.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30106090311616014722020-03-03T08:49:41.563-05:002020-03-03T08:49:41.563-05:00Angela - The Husband Hunters did wander a bit, but...Angela - The Husband Hunters did wander a bit, but for the most part I was interested in the side stories. I had the same though about Weir's novel... not learning anything new about Katherine, but I am entertained. How far into the series are you?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16371203194298129292020-03-03T08:47:09.927-05:002020-03-03T08:47:09.927-05:00Deb - I don't think I've seen Woodson'...Deb - I don't think I've seen Woodson's picture books! Will take a look the next time I'm at the library. <br /><br />There are a few organizations here that offer various lectures, walks, and classes. I've been slowly checking them out. Hope you had a good discussion on The Gulf. That book has been on my radar.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71222536645519006682020-03-03T08:44:13.371-05:002020-03-03T08:44:13.371-05:00Judy - There really is a different rhythm to the y...Judy - There really is a different rhythm to the year here and I shouldn't have been surprised. My reading will certainly pick up again sometime this spring...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74879075446478426562020-03-03T08:41:49.806-05:002020-03-03T08:41:49.806-05:00Laurel-Rain Snow - I've read several nonfictio...Laurel-Rain Snow - I've read several nonfiction books about the Tudors and am interested in them. It's bee interesting to see how such a well-known historian handles fiction.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57704243395998945722020-03-03T08:40:37.880-05:002020-03-03T08:40:37.880-05:00Susie - Thanks for mentioning Catherine's revi...Susie - Thanks for mentioning Catherine's review... just had to take a look at it. I started the book about a month ago and it didn't grab me, but will give it a more serious attempt now. Fingers crosed.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56875858025729831892020-03-03T08:39:15.177-05:002020-03-03T08:39:15.177-05:00Athira - Glad you had a good reading month... and ...Athira - Glad you had a good reading month... and happy you are back in the book blogging world. Hope March is just as good!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4246625838056034572020-03-03T06:18:13.170-05:002020-03-03T06:18:13.170-05:00My reading was off a bit in February as well. I lo...My reading was off a bit in February as well. I love how busy you are in retirement. I think the beautiful weather vs. tons on snow helps LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80466687750852069462020-03-02T19:35:16.052-05:002020-03-02T19:35:16.052-05:00I have to say I was so excited to see this post in...I have to say I was so excited to see this post in my Bloglovin' feed today! I've missed you, but I know what it's like to live where you get a lot of visitors. Our "season" doesn't begin for another month or so, but we're heading out on the road for two months, so we'll miss some of the visitors during spring break. I'm glad we'll be driving/camping in our RV, as I'm not sure I would feel good about getting in an airplane right now. I'm a bit of a germaphobe and this virus has got me spooked!<br /><br />I had a decent month of reading in February as far as quantity, but only two of the books really knocked my socks off. I loved The Snow Child and was surprised that I enjoyed Things You Save in a Fire. My first impression was that it would be too fluffy, but I really liked it.<br /><br />I haven't been on my bike since last fall, but I got it tuned up for our trip and hope to do a lot of riding while we're away. We'll be in California, Nevada, Utah and maybe Idaho, depending on how we make our way back home. <br /><br />Enjoy your spring visitors and all the fun activities of your new community!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.com