tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post717375807139742597..comments2023-05-03T06:04:05.095-04:00Comments on Barbee's Blog: Book ListsBarbee'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-84334943628528118102010-04-17T13:02:36.720-04:002010-04-17T13:02:36.720-04:00Hello Kim, ha, ha, ha, I know you don't for su...Hello Kim, ha, ha, ha, I <i>know</i> you don't for sure!!! I follow your blog and love reading all the things you have going on. Sorry to say, I have no more little children here, so am not participating in your gardens with/for children, but I read about it on your blog. Your current header photo of your camel Gizmo with his spring fresh, juicy grass stained mouth is so amusing. We never get too much about Gizmo. Thanks for popping over here for a visit.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-6864578637773953472010-04-16T13:31:09.418-04:002010-04-16T13:31:09.418-04:00Our friend Ben said it all! Except in the spring ...Our friend Ben said it all! Except in the spring with 5 kids, a garden, and a camel I have no time to read...sniff. Kiminadvertent farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383463809397445258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-78680883708144848262010-04-10T19:38:59.733-04:002010-04-10T19:38:59.733-04:00Hello Toni, you are welcome, I enjoyed that visit....Hello Toni, you are welcome, I enjoyed that visit. I am glad you popped over here to check things out. Hope to see you here again sometime. I wish my muse would hurry back, I haven't posted much lately. <br /><br />Hi there, Canyon Girl, How nice to be having your Easter dinner with your husband, and even nicer that he helps with the cooking. Interesting isn't it, that so many bloggers are "book people", but I guess that rather fits. It is interesting to see the books people have read or are reading. Your Edith Holden book <i>The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady</i> looks very familiar to me. I am sure I have read it, and am wondering if I might actually have the book here somewhere.<br /><br />Donna, thank you! I have been greatly surprised at the interest this post generated. I never dreamed of it. I must keep <i>House Keeping</i> in mind, thank you for mentioning it. I read and added to the list two more books the past 2 weeks. They were easy reads; one recommended by Kerri (above), and the other a short romance set in a gentle, sweet, loving, and supportive society. The name of that one is <i>The Sound of Sleigh Bells</i> and was a Christmas gift from our daughter-in-law. She is a hard working mom of 3 (plus 5 small dogs, and 1 cat) who holds down 2 jobs outside of their home. She usually has only one day to do her shopping for relatives. As I mentioned before, she chooses books by their covers as she runs through the book store, and has no idea about them at all, other than, they look like they would be a good Christmas gift. With a name like that one it was sure to be selected :)Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-50459518761397528232010-04-10T19:05:01.641-04:002010-04-10T19:05:01.641-04:00I've been wondering when you'd post again....I've been wondering when you'd post again. Nice to have you back.<br /><br />Marilynne Robinson (Gilead) is one of my favorite authors. Housekeeping is at the top of my list for favorite books read.<br /><br />This was a very interesting post. I enjoyed it.<br /><br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-25517791718561103892010-04-04T17:52:34.735-04:002010-04-04T17:52:34.735-04:00I will go back and read the entire list later. You...I will go back and read the entire list later. You gave me a great idea and I will start to keep a list of the books that I read as well. Never thought to do that before. My husband is getting ready to serve Easter dinner, so I have to run. Happy Easter, dear Barbee.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-54650080034470801682010-03-31T21:36:41.431-04:002010-03-31T21:36:41.431-04:00Hi Barbee,
Just wanted to say thank you for your k...Hi Barbee,<br />Just wanted to say thank you for your kind visit to my blog!<br />I'm still catching up on your older posts. Love what I am seeing.Toni aka irishlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439209726767685697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-89177231664700384332010-03-30T10:23:41.598-04:002010-03-30T10:23:41.598-04:00gld, I enjoyed your friendly comment so much. Tha...gld, I enjoyed your friendly comment so much. Thank you. Hmm, you love books, and you love lists. Seems a good fit to me :) I hope you <i>will</i> come back. <br /><br />Fran, I never thought of it that way, thank you. Another thing I like to do is go to a blogger's profile page and read their list of blogs they follow. That is how I found you, but I don't remember where, there have been so many blogs and so many lists. I do get lost in the maze... frequently.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-89337899389703318852010-03-30T05:33:34.432-04:002010-03-30T05:33:34.432-04:00How can you think people aren't interested in ...How can you think people aren't interested in lists of books? I'm always so curious. It's the same as when you go into someone's house for the first time ... I always gravitate towards their bookshelf to see what they read. Thanks for signing up on my blog. Good to meet you!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-4932495323469904902010-03-29T15:25:27.268-04:002010-03-29T15:25:27.268-04:00Barbee, This is my first visit to your blog; a rea...Barbee, This is my first visit to your blog; a reader and a gardener! I will definitely be back.<br /><br />I keep a spreadsheet of the books I have read. I have just read three on your list....so I have more to check out.<br /><br />I love lists!<br /><br />I don't have that long a Blog list so I have read probably 2 or 3 books a week all winter long. I forgot to keep track of all of them......gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-21957502078992421182010-03-28T09:52:30.987-04:002010-03-28T09:52:30.987-04:00Hello Lynn, I know what you mean. I have wished ...Hello Lynn, I know what you mean. I have wished for a room that is combination dining room and library. I thought the dining table would be a good place to spread books and papers for taking notes when it's not in use for eating. Most of our eating is done at the kitchen table. However, I would want the library to have one nice comfy chair with a good lamp - maybe beside a fireplace... LOL I'm such a dreamer.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-77864723427345930792010-03-27T21:54:48.342-04:002010-03-27T21:54:48.342-04:00Hi Barbee! I also love books, I've always wan...Hi Barbee! I also love books, I've always wanted a library of my own in the house. But I agree with you, I tend to get lost in blogs sometimes! There's alot of good blogs out there!! happy reading!<br />~LynnRazzberry Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644607616585345473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-60491253283055476612010-03-27T15:03:50.938-04:002010-03-27T15:03:50.938-04:00Thank you, Vicki. My husband took that photo in o...Thank you, Vicki. My husband took that photo in our back yard a few years ago. I'm not much of a photographer. I take good pics, but I carry the camera around and forget to use it.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-24153118725142043792010-03-27T12:57:13.613-04:002010-03-27T12:57:13.613-04:00Beautiful header picture! And some great reading ...Beautiful header picture! And some great reading suggestions!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-44836026629738575412010-03-25T20:33:55.512-04:002010-03-25T20:33:55.512-04:00Pomona, you would dangle this intriguing quote in ...Pomona, you would dangle this intriguing quote in front of my eyes! You knew I couldn't resist it. Another one to add to my "must read list". It is so fun to have you over to join the discussion. Thank you.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-8826741318192353782010-03-25T17:23:42.703-04:002010-03-25T17:23:42.703-04:00Barbee, I was so happy to read this list and find ...Barbee, I was so happy to read this list and find you are also a reader of books from many eras. Some are new books from familiar authors, some are old friends, some are unknown to me, but I bet we have compatible tastes.<br /><br />Kerri, I'm with you about The Guernsey Literary...etc. it is the most fun paeon to what books can do for you. And Joey, I also just inhaled The Help. <br /><br />I just picked up this book on books at the library, by Michael Dirda. In the front he has a quote from Michel Foucault (a hard read, but worthwhile): <br /><br />"The main interest in life and work is to become someone else that you were not in the beginning. If you knew when you began a book what you would say at the end, do you think that you would have the courage to write it? What is true for writing and for a love relationship is true also for life. The game is worthwhile insofar as we don't know what will be the end."Pomona Belvederehttp://www.tulipsinthewoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-59201575543427001952010-03-25T15:45:40.118-04:002010-03-25T15:45:40.118-04:00Ha, Ha, Ha, Ben, love it!! Actually, these are no...Ha, Ha, Ha, Ben, love it!! Actually, these are not recommendations; they are just running lists of books I've read past few years. The lists make up a crutch for my memory. It is not easy to recommend books to people if you don't know what kind they like. I was just reading what I had here at hand. I was given those really old ones by an older, dying friend. They are probably out of print. I treasure them in my own library now, and feel so rich. I'd rather have books, music, and flowers than money. <br /><br />Dear Kerri, I hope I can find that book. If it isn't in our library, I will find it on line. I truly thank you for taking the time to tell me about it. I am between books right now, so this is a good time to look for it. And, now you have me anticipating and anxious to start reading it. Yes, we have enjoyed the crocus blooms. We do not have a great number of them, but there are some different species which makes it interesting. People who see them tend to say which kind is their favorite. :) <br /><br />Dear Balisha, I think I did pretty much hibernate through the fall and winter. Last week I decided I am on too much medication (although, I am on baby size doses I tend to react more than normal people), anyway, I quit both of them cold turkey, and seem to have awakened along with the bears. Now, as I wrote to Ben, these books are not really recommendations, the lists make up an annex to my brain and memory. I did enjoy them, though. Only one was difficult to trudge through, but the true story was a learning experience for me. It could also be, an insight into conditions that caused some of my ancestors to come to America. That one is Frank McCourt's autobiographical book about his Irish Catholic family: Angela's Ashes. I wonder if you have read it. Each day now there are more blooms out there and the goldfinches are getting quite bright! I am always torn between what I should do indoors and what needs to be done outdoors. Usually, I flounder about and accomplish very little of either one. But, as a friend says to me: "I have a choice." <br /><br />Joey, I LOVE hearing from you! Isn't that quote the sweetest! I would just add music to his list. I think I will Google your book and see what I can find out about it. If you can't put it down, hmmmmm. And, happy spring to you, too. Smiles!<br /><br />Oh Callie, I know you are so, so busy, I doubly appreciate your coming by to check on me here and saying hello. Re. the Flicka books: I read them when I was a kid and enjoyed them, but when I read them again now, as an adult, I enjoyed them so much more than the first time. I am so impressed with her extensive vocabulary! <br /><br />Hello Vetsy, Thank you so much for the comment. You are welcome for the lists. I didn't expect to get this much response to them. I keep getting lost in Blog Land. There is really a lot of good writing (and interesting posts) out there. As you know. It may slow down a little as gardeners rush to their gardens now that the weather is getting more bearable.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-6114144101729070222010-03-24T17:48:56.029-04:002010-03-24T17:48:56.029-04:00Hi..Barbee.. The same here too"
I haven'...Hi..Barbee.. The same here too"<br /><br />I haven't read much of anything either over the winter months.<br /><br />Hope to get back to doing so soon.<br /><br />That book list sounds like some intriguing reads.. Thanks for sharing them.<br /><br /> Vetsy..Vetsyhttp://vetsysview.blogspot,comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-69248914572653222472010-03-24T17:03:12.250-04:002010-03-24T17:03:12.250-04:00I loved reading the Flicka books. I haven't re...I loved reading the Flicka books. I haven't read any of the others. Good idea to get all the books listed in one place. Thank you!Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-84813039267883290662010-03-23T09:16:52.684-04:002010-03-23T09:16:52.684-04:00One of my favorite quotes, Barbee! I'm reading...One of my favorite quotes, Barbee! I'm reading THE HELP (Kathryn Stockett) now and can't put it down. Will look over your recommendations. Thank you and happy spring :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-38148248173590441552010-03-23T09:14:07.117-04:002010-03-23T09:14:07.117-04:00Hi Barbee...What a treasure your book list is. You...Hi Barbee...What a treasure your book list is. You and I have similar tastes and you have given me so many choices for books to read. I have read some of them, but there are many for me to choose from. <br />How have you been? Are you waking up from that long cold winter? The sun is shining and we are to have a day in the high 50's. I have work to do in the house, but I just can't stay in...when the sun is shining. Have a wonderful day.<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-51953337707394524142010-03-23T07:51:49.906-04:002010-03-23T07:51:49.906-04:00I'm smiling at Our Friend Ben's comment. T...I'm smiling at Our Friend Ben's comment. Too true!<br />I find I read more blogs than books these days too. Fascinating reading...and so many to keep up with, as you say.<br />Thanks for this list, and here's one to add to yours: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. It's a wonderful story.<br />I hope you're seeing plenty of those lovely spring bulbs in your garden. My first crocus blooms opened on Sunday to the warm sunshine :) But we are having clouds and rain this week so the buds are staying closed.<br />Happy spring, dear Barbee!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-91473005673733635712010-03-22T19:39:27.331-04:002010-03-22T19:39:27.331-04:00Oh, thank you, Barbee'! Recommended books are ...Oh, thank you, Barbee'! Recommended books are sweeter to us than maple syrup on French toast. Yum!!!our friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com