tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Gulfside MusingJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger48818125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35464516293686990122024-03-18T21:28:14.426-04:002024-03-18T21:28:14.426-04:00Recitatif sounds really good. I haven't heard ...Recitatif sounds really good. I haven't heard of that one from Morrison.<br /><br />Good luck with your remodeling and I hope you have a great week!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68157026613564967562024-03-18T18:14:25.198-04:002024-03-18T18:14:25.198-04:00I'm excited to read We Are the Brennans--I lik...I'm excited to read We Are the Brennans--I like the premise and definitely the setting. Recitatif also sounds really intriguing. I've not heard of either Laundry Love or House Love, but I may need to check out the first one. Hope you have a great week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66609654060380527062024-03-18T17:53:24.113-04:002024-03-18T17:53:24.113-04:00What a magical sunset & sky photo. I have like...What a magical sunset & sky photo. I have liked Barrie Kreinik as a narrator before, so good! I'm wondering if following the Mountains Sing on audio is hard with the foreign words & names? Or is it easy to follow? I might go that route of audio. I have listened to Recitatif in 2022 and it was interesting to try to guess which character was which race.... thought-provoking. Have a great week.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39996940222321936162024-03-18T13:30:43.996-04:002024-03-18T13:30:43.996-04:00I remember having those remodeling woes. It can b...I remember having those remodeling woes. It can be so frustrating. I hope everything works out for you. Have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37221286351529497272024-03-18T11:39:22.935-04:002024-03-18T11:39:22.935-04:00Glad your week will have some fun times. I feel y...Glad your week will have some fun times. I feel your pain with the remodeling woes. Happily, past all that and then sold that house - ha! Hope you enjoy both your reading, your walking and your fun events. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-552136514599267692024-03-18T10:00:29.273-04:002024-03-18T10:00:29.273-04:00What is with contractors? I know they have other ...What is with contractors? I know they have other jobs too but ..yeah....time to pester them on a finish date. Doug says I have a black belt in badgering and the companies do go on my calender for weekly calls. haha<br /><br />I bought some kindle books on the daily deals and will need to look for We're Are the Brennens. Haven't read Toni Morrison since university days.....long time ago. I saw Les is interested in the Franbces Mays book, I want to read that again.<br /><br />My current book is a page turner, the Women - I'm glad I tried it as I had two previous DNFs from Kristan Hannah. This one is amazing. Your week sounds like a fun one with visiting and parties!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26508115052088010082024-03-18T08:06:41.439-04:002024-03-18T08:06:41.439-04:00Yay for a week of friends rather than appointments...Yay for a week of friends rather than appointments! Enjoy!crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11364097153042071292024-03-17T23:01:07.044-04:002024-03-17T23:01:07.044-04:00Some familiar names here, but I haven't read t...Some familiar names here, but I haven't read these books. Have a great reading week!Emma at Words And Peace / France Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426924864218623976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57796190038601478362024-03-17T20:44:20.625-04:002024-03-17T20:44:20.625-04:00These all look like great reads. I hope you have ...These all look like great reads. I hope you have a nice visit with your friends and a wonderful week ahead.thathappyreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328912294928295775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58869096060101897432024-03-17T20:34:30.970-04:002024-03-17T20:34:30.970-04:00Joy - Whoops, the Irish pub is actually in Westche...Joy - Whoops, the Irish pub is actually in Westchester county, NY. I've corrected the post. Thanks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36385421237915112122024-03-17T18:50:54.843-04:002024-03-17T18:50:54.843-04:00Cool that you managed a book set in Ireland ahead ...Cool that you managed a book set in Ireland ahead of St. Patrick's Day. Good luck on the house stuff. I hope it starts coming together.Joy Weese Mollhttps://www.joyweesemoll.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8675417856740700252024-03-17T17:54:43.999-04:002024-03-17T17:54:43.999-04:00Deb - I started to reread more last year and reall...Deb - I started to reread more last year and really enjoyed it. We are the Brennan's wasn't necessarily a book I thought I'd reread at the time, but it still worked out well. A quick, enjoyable read! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7311150461632527252024-03-17T17:49:27.597-04:002024-03-17T17:49:27.597-04:00Les - Your comment reminds me of all the spring cl...Les - Your comment reminds me of all the spring clean-up we'll have when we get back to CT. Luckily our HOA takes care of most of it, but we'll have our shrubs, flower beds, etc. Time to start planning for some planters, too!<br /><br />I remember loving Under the Tuscan Sun so many years ago! I've enjoyed some of her other books, too... I think most recently Women in Sunlight. <br /><br />I'm glad I reread We Are the Brennans... it was a pretty quick read and I enjoy stories told from muliple viewpoints. She has a newer novel, The Connellys of County Down, that I've added to my tbr. Recitatif is such an unusual story... never read anything like it.<br /><br />Your week sounds like a lot of fun and I'm glad you're taking advantage of the great weather. Fingers crossed it lasts a little longer!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41362426323510126992024-03-17T17:41:05.273-04:002024-03-17T17:41:05.273-04:00Cindy - Yes, lots of fun activities this week. Thi...Cindy - Yes, lots of fun activities this week. This is our high season in FL!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68800696690612658902024-03-17T17:40:02.355-04:002024-03-17T17:40:02.355-04:00Mae - I've been on a roll with some good reads...Mae - I've been on a roll with some good reads lately. The Morrison story is pretty short, but so thought-provoking. Zadie Smith's commentary is even longer than the story!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55345195318337269662024-03-17T17:38:14.524-04:002024-03-17T17:38:14.524-04:00Helen - I've added Dust Child to my list, too,...Helen - I've added Dust Child to my list, too, and hope to read it sometime this year. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70538583872827797832024-03-17T17:38:06.816-04:002024-03-17T17:38:06.816-04:00It definitely sounds like you will be having a fun...It definitely sounds like you will be having a fun week with all the get-togethers. Excellent.<br /><br />We Are the Brennans looks like it's a perfect read for this month. I'm glad you enjoyed it just as much or more this time around.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45984867950231978142024-03-17T15:48:47.097-04:002024-03-17T15:48:47.097-04:00Another gorgeous photo of the sun over the water. ...Another gorgeous photo of the sun over the water. Simply lovely. I need to start walking out to our bluff to get some sunset shots...<br /><br />I'll bet you're enjoying a slower, quieter weekend. ;) Our weather has been super nice, so I've been busy working in the yard, cleaning up all sorts of forest/tree debris that came down in the winter storms. Filled 8 yard waste bags yesterday and still have more piles to get rid of! I also need to cut back our sword ferns before they start their new growth. Good thing I have an engaging audiobook to keep me entertained.<br /><br />Your construction work reminds me of the nonfiction book I'm currently reading. I'm sure you've read Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. If not, you might enjoy it. You know, misery loves company. :)<br /><br />I have We Are the Brennans on my tbr list, but I'll make a note to listen to the audio. My mom just finished Recitatif and passed it along to me, so it's on my nightstand. I have several "slim" books in my stacks and may take all of them with me on our upcoming road trip. I do know to skip Zadie Smith's intro until after reading Morrison's book. <br /><br />My week was busy with pickleball, yoga, dinner out with friends, and a gathering with my mah jong pals to make lumpia. Another busy week ahead, but I'm hoping to get outside and enjoy the weather before the rain returns. Enjoy your week, JoAnn!<br /><br />Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13169053973186533442024-03-17T15:38:14.240-04:002024-03-17T15:38:14.240-04:00It sounds like you have a fun week ahead!! Soak it...It sounds like you have a fun week ahead!! Soak it up and enjoy :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944760649572042209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66680996326829617792024-03-17T15:29:37.639-04:002024-03-17T15:29:37.639-04:00Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you. The Toni Morrison ...Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you. The Toni Morrison story is very intriguing, and the Vietnam family saga sounds good. Have a great week.<br />best, mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82723164766418401502024-03-17T15:16:53.788-04:002024-03-17T15:16:53.788-04:00I really enjoyed The Mountains Sing and have the a...I really enjoyed The Mountains Sing and have the author's next book, Dust Child, on my TBR shelf. I have added the Toni Morrison to my TBR list as it sounds really good.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48587172387503996892024-03-05T11:05:38.278-05:002024-03-05T11:05:38.278-05:00Tina - Lol... can't tell you the number of tim...Tina - Lol... can't tell you the number of times that's happened to me! Usually I've loaned the book to someone and it never made it back to me. Will be curious to hear what you think of Three. Fresh Water for Flowers is on my shelf back in CT and I need to read that first! Ask Again, Yes was a favorite the year I read it - so, so good!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61307905822071980922024-03-05T11:03:01.229-05:002024-03-05T11:03:01.229-05:00Anonymous - I hope your trip overlaps with the exh...Anonymous - I hope your trip overlaps with the exhibit opening! We actually had a membership to the Morgan when one of my daughters lived farther downtown... now they're both on the UWS, so we don't get down there as much. Fall is a great time to visit NYC!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81146086144939029722024-03-05T10:59:00.981-05:002024-03-05T10:59:00.981-05:00Thanks, Nicky. Looks like Thursday and Friday will...Thanks, Nicky. Looks like Thursday and Friday will be my days - can't wait!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82162017867757236212024-03-05T10:55:47.836-05:002024-03-05T10:55:47.836-05:00Wendy - Yup, lots of family time! March has been a...Wendy - Yup, lots of family time! March has been a good reading month for me the past few years, so I'm hoping this will be the same. Fingers crossed!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com