Nina's comments
(member since Dec 17, 2008)
Nina's comments from the Glens Falls (NY) Online Book Discussion Group group.
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Joy H. (of Glens Falls) wrote: "Nina wrote: ".. I thoroughly enjoyed, "Amelia." How a young girl ... could grow up to be courageous enough to become the first woman to fly over the Atlantic alone... Go see it. It is even fun to ..."I just read a review of the Orhan Pamuk newest book, "The Museum of Innocence." He got the Nobel Peace Prize after writing, "Snow." That was a grim but beautifully written book. It is always interesting to me to find another of his fans. nina Ps the full page review had headlines two inches high saying, A TURKISH DELIGHT follows in his newest book.
If I lived closer I would make you some chicken soup. I find chicken with matzo balls is even better;cures faster. In any case, hope you get better fast. nina
2 days ago, 12:53PM
That is a very good Ellen G. quote and I wholeheartedly agree with her. It works both ways for each partner. nina
3 days ago, 12:56PM
As far as attaining a long marriage I think it comes down to three things; balance, a bit of luck and faith. If you balance the good times against the bad times and with a little luck the good comes out on top and have faith that's the way it going to come out, hang in there and you end up with a good end result. nothing startling in that advice just let the days pile up and usually you will win the prize; a long satisfying marriage. nina
4 days ago, 01:40PM
Temperature on Nov. 19th is 55 degrees and it is sunny with a light wind and roses are still blooming in our city and in my yard; as are impatients and begonias and purple petunias. Unusuall fall weather. Not as luch blooming as summer but still a bit nice leading up to Thanksgiving We are having an OPEN HOUSE to celebrate our 62nd Wedding Anniversary the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Wish us good luck. nina
I thought Amelia portrayed the times that she was working toward the flight across the Atlantic was quite authentic; the clothes she wore, the people she encountered, her fears, her ambition etc so what they didn't like about it was not anything I found lacking.I also think, "My Greek Wedding," took the critcs by surprise. If nothing else, this movie will make you want to learn more which says to me that is what a bio movie does. nina
What a clever, funny paradoy for your sister. I bet she loved it. I would have. nina ps I hardly knew how to cope at times because I had no in house training; I was an only child.
Joy H. (of Glens Falls) wrote: "I borrowed the following movie(DVD) from our library:
"Sons & Lovers" (2-Disc Series) (2003)
Below is a link to the Netflix description:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Sons_Lovers/70011306?strackid..."Speaking of movies: I thoroughly enjoyed, "Amelia." How a young girl raised by grandparents in the small town of Atchison, KS at their home high on a bluff overlooking the MO river could grow up to be courageous enough to become the first woman to fly over the Atlantic alone is inspiring to see and reflect upon and the casting was perfect. Go see it. It is even fun to see the clothes, the cars and planes. And Richard Gere.nina
My oldest three of six chldren were quite a commotion with the oldest one being two and one half years old when the third child was born. With three two years and younger a poor dog wouldn't have stood a chance. We barely did! But by the time four, five and six arrived we were old hands, we thought. NOT>and when the Irish setter arrived the poor thing got bit on the leg by our eight month old grandson. The dog took it in stride and didn't bite back. nina
What a fascinating "conversation," with Janny you had, Joy. Yes, after the holidays I'll try her book, "To Ride Hell's Chasm." I was interested in the exchange you two had concerning how music helped the cadence of her writing. My writing critique teacher used to tell us to set the metronome and listen to it as we wrote poetry. nina
Interesting metaphor comparing a book to an adult book of fairy tales. I too liked fairy tales as a child but I don't read "them" as an adult. Perhaps I should. But my mind is still on "South of Broad."nina
I think it is wonderful to find a book that you personally can identify with the setting and it brings back memories. We all need that jump start back to those times. Lucky find for you Joy. We too camped with six children all over the West including Saskatchewan. I still remember the road sign saying, "Gateway to the Artic Circle." That impressed the kids. nina
I think I saw The Straight Story but it's worth seeing it again even if I did. Thanks for the tip. nina
I have to add about "South of Broad," the dialogue, internal and otherwise is beyond raunchy and it takes my breath away at times but I struggle onward to see what happens next. At my age I am not shocked by what I read but saddened that to be a best seller it has come to this. I think the story line would have been just as good if three fourths of the four letter words and description was left out. Not saying the book should be censored; just not written that way in the first place. nina
More on Grissom: He thinks that Amazon and Wal-Mart will eventually put most bookstores out of business with their discounts and also the ability to get books on Kindle etc. I wonder, will our libraries by next? It is almost science fiction isn't it? nina
I wonder if any of you saw John Grissom on the Today show this morning. I had no idea he had a southern accent. For some reason I thought he was from Maine. He has written a new book; this time it's short stories, titled, "Ford Country." He says that is the county where he is from. I didn't catch the state. It sound good, however. nina
I am immersed in the book, "South of Broad." I sometimes have thought of myself as a writer after having a few publlcations with my name attached but Pat Conroy is THE WRITER. He is the author of the above mentioned book. His writing puts you right there with the characters and the setting. The book itself is INTENSE. I can't wait to get to it. Have any of you read it? nina
I like almost all of Siddens books but don't know which one you all are discussing. I must have missed the clue. nina
From what I understand from my friends who have already read, "South of Broad," Charleston setting is almost one of the characters. I will let you know after finishing it what I think. nina
Thanks for the titles of Louis L'Amour's books. I can't remember which of his I read. I just really liked the ones I did, however. He is known as a Western writer but I feel his books should be mainstream, as well. I am going to start, "South of Broad,"by Pat Conroy. I hear it's wonderful but INTENSE. Have any of you read it? nina
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