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P.S. The astonishing thing is when you named your favourite singer and thought I would like her style, Leeanne; you did not say she is a Manitoban! My goodness, that raised her to the top of my focus of interest and respect, no matter what her genre! From everything I have read since, she is for me. I can't wait to buy her albums.

In a bad year, this was the hardest of all days. One year ago, our precious McCartney went to the afterlife suddenly at home, at just about 22 years-old. He is the powerfully loving, loyal, beautiful Siamese who is with me in my photograph.

We remember and honour you today with love, sweetheart! Here is to you today, our precious McCartney! With all our love: Momma, Ron, Timmy, Angel, Petal, Conan.

I support protecting every life, plants' lives included. I hope the Greenbelt succeeds. There are many ways to create more homes out of unused, existing space. After businesses dropped out, Manitoba has a lot of empty places.

This time, I have seen Simu's "Ten Rings" film, which Ron & I enjoyed and I have watched "Kim's Convenience" several times. Simu is a decent singer and guitarist and good looking, whew!

I don't know Tenille Towne but a few months ago, I looked up the Faouzia you like and many others. I can't seem to download MP3s lately but her description sounds great to me, Leeanne. My used CD buying list is three pages long, of old and new artists! I love things you can dance to: rock, pop, dance, electronic, Latin, calypso, international....

You might enjoy my recent review of Andy Taylor's "Wild Boy, My Life In Duran Duran". Andy got me looking classic rock and pop bands up. We haven't had the space to set-up a record player in years but I had a peek at one of my record containers recently and man, I have good stuff on LP and 45s!

I'm not a fan of shouting music but am happy for Nickelback and can't help knowing a few of their tunes. They have been in my head since their Canadian Hall Of Fame show! Ron has 5 of their albums for me to deal with that frenzied mental replaying, haha.

I don't get how WeekNd has won "almost as much as Anne Murray" in his first few years. I barely know his songs and Anne has recorded longer than you & I were born. My final beef is that E-talk is the ONLY outlet covering our Juno Awards afterwards! If Canadian shows don't do it, whom do they expect to highlight our night of music!

We should be as big as the Grammies and our artists, performances, and programming are way better. Just look at "Canada Has Talent" versus the US version. They have people sticking nails into themselves and throwing darts; we have formidable artists and acrobats (Cirque De Soleil is from where? That's right).

Leeanne: yes to all the women and Canadians receiving their props, yes to John missing both his dear old friends. "In Memorium" is an emotional part I pay attention to. You said it, the focus should be on the names and faces. I don't think anyone is snubbed, like Stephen Boss and Anne Heche. I imagine you can't fit or recall everyone at the time of editing.

Lisa Marie's passing hit me, although I don't know if she might have lived if not for her family's decision. I am against "do not recicitate" as much as euthanasia, believing in giving everyone every fighting chance. She was only 5 years older than me; so trim, beautiful, and strong and Elvis' baby girl. I do know she likely wanted to go to Heaven, a Mama missing her Son these two or three years.

Tomorrow is the date our McCartney went, one year ago. We love our baby always and wish he were still here, healthy and happy.

As a member of this Irish family, I wish all my friends "happy St. Patrick's Day" today! Be safe, healthy, full of delight and good luck, and be sure to have the most laughing, gleeful fun! Yours truly, Carolyn.

I guess the Oscars were late this new year and Canada's big night of music was early. One day later, I was surprised to find "The Juno Awards" being broadcast on a Monday! However, it was wonderful and uniquely ours as always. I attended the Junos years ago, when they aired in Winnipeg! It was a memorable night and vantage point.

Simu Liu was a fantastic host. Avril Lavigne reflected on her 20 years in the changing music scene, touched to be accepting another fan's choice award. It is fun to see familiar faces. I also love acquainting new Candian music ~ especially in the pop, rock, dance, and electronic genres!

Tate McRae, Rêve, and Jessie Reyez are riveting, energetic, talented musicians to watch! Jessie's dress was jaw-droppingly evocative during her soulful performance and daringly beautiful, which must be setting trends around the globe. Well done, everyone!

On the amusing note of a topless streaker whizzing by Avril, I do not support protesters crashing special events. However, the conversation is opened and we certainly must conserve land. May Ontario make the right decision to save 7000 acres of greenbelt nature for our animals, plants, and oxygen.

To journalist and magazine writers and bloggers, I say: research for 5 seconds! John Travolta's emotional introduction of the Oscar Awards "In Memorium" photo reel was instantaneously attributed to his dear friend, Olivia Newton-John. He & everyone else certainly mourn her since August 2022.

John is also close to the unforgettable Kirstie Alley; gone in December, only 3 months ago. Not least, his beloved wife, Kelly Preston went to the afterlife only 2.5 years ago. All of them had cancer; a recent, raw hardship for John. It is simple to understand he is reeling from Kirstie's departure, far too recently compounding his double grieving of Kelly and Olivia. I know quadruple family loss.

A good journalist, reporter, or writer does not leap to popular news figure pairings.

Canadians rocked the Ocars last night! Congratulations to the sweet Brendan Fraser for best actor; an achievement he is due!

Congratulations to Sarah Polley, winning film director of Miriam Toew's "Women Talking"! It doesn't matter that the subject is not for me. Way to represent Steinbach, Manitoba! Miriam was dressed by Winnipeg fashion designer, Jill Sawatzky.

It was also wonderful to see Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis triumph in their careers last night. It was also cool to see the Ke Huy Quan win. "The Goonies" is everyone's 1980s 'non crime mystery' adventure favourite.

I see the last time we wrote was on our Spirit's ascension, January 14. We can't believe it has been two years since our precious dear left Earth. Our McCartney's acsension exactly a month from today, February 23, will be hardest to believe. We miss you, our baby Spirit! Love, all your family.

Happy New Year 2023 to you too, Kerri! A short e-mail letting me know you are all right is all I needed. Thankfully, I saw you update books yesterday and am sure you knew I would. It will be great to move our personal letters forward and also chat about each other's books and reviews here.

You will enjoy this: my inquiry about the Split Enz and Crowded House biographies put the band that I do know in mind. "Something So Strong" is whirling around, to the point where I look-up its guitar chords, even though I haven't played an instrument in years.

While I was at it, I got "Don't Dream Its Over", "Into Temptation", "I Feel Possessed"; a couple of my favourites on my cassette tape. If you are a singer, wouldn't it be a hoot to strum these together someday? I'd be proud to introduce you to our cats, Ron, and our humble home but I would rather go to New Zealand! Love, your friend, Carolyn.

Hello and happy New Year 2023 to Gentle Spectrums members! Some of you are old and new friends, others quietly enjoy this well balanced space. Whether buzzing or in a lull, "new message" text for our conversations and replies is always seen.

For "parked members" wanting an idea of what to find here, have fun exploring the following options. Search key topics, add a folder under the "Meet The Members" heading for discussing whatever you want, and browse conversations. Nothing is too old for one of us to chat about it with you and that includes buddy reading transcripts.

You don't need me for buddy reading that the rest of you might like to take up. If our literary tastes don't match, please find many conversations about music, television, films, news, plants, and animals. Sincerely, your hostess, Carolyn.

Happy New Year 2023, Kerri!!!! It makes me smile and be happy that my sweet New Zealand friends knows so much Manitoba work. :) I have more variety to send with pleasure.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY DEAR FRIENDS, MEMBERS, AND READING PALS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!!!

May you be safe, happy, healthy, fulfilled, and experience the splendid, heartening exuberance of wonderment and fun!

To new or quiet members, make yourselves a folder and introduce any conversation you like. Comment on any of our subjects interesting you, no matter their dates. Someone keen on animals, plants, television, films, books, world news, and music will answer.

With love and gratitude for your places in my life and for the ways we are protected and fulfilled in our homes, yours truly, Carolyn.

Hi Kerri! It is fun, even if a slow checking search, to introduce and organize authors by province. I knew you would be among those who loved this resource. For now, I'll do a little of each to get people informed and started.

I suppose I should include everyone, even if low quality is a fact, not an impression. There might be value in letting people have a go with the likes of David Arnason, or "Surfacing" by Margaret Atwood ~ *shudder*!

Mary Harelkin Bishop
“Tunnels Of Time” 2000

Gail Bowen
“Deadly Appearances” 1990
“Murder At The Mendel” 1991
“The Wandering Soul Murderers” 1992
“A Colder Kind Of Death” 1995
“A Killing Spring” 1996
“Verdict In Blood” 1998
“Burying Ariel” 2000
“The Glass Coffin” 2002
“The Last Good Day” 2004
“The Endless Knot” 2006

Paul Elder
“Eyes Of An ANGEL: Soul Travel, SPIRIT Guides, Soul Mates, & The Reality Of LOVE” 2005

Alistair MacLeod
“The Lost Salt Gift Of Blood” 1976
“As Birds Bring Forth The Sun And Other Stories” 1986
“No Great Mischief” 1999
“Island” 2000
“To Everything There Is A Season” 2004
“Remembrance” 2013

Sinclair Ross
“As For Me And My House” 1941
“The Lamp At Noon And Other Stories” 1968

Judith Silverthorne
“The Haunting Of Government House” 2011

Roxanne Willems Snopek
“Great Cat Stories: Inspirational Tales About Exceptional Cats” 2004.

Michael Bedard
“The Egyptian Mirror” 2020

CC. Benison
“Death At Buckingham Palace” 1996
“Death At Sandringham House” 1996
“Death At Windsor Castle” 1998
“In Cold Type” 2005
“Twelve Drummers Drumming” 2011
“Eleven Pipers Piping” 2012
“Ten Lords A-Leaping” 2013

Sandra Birdsell
“Night Travellers” 1982
“Ladies Of The House” 1984
“The Town That Floated Away” 1997
“Children Of The Day” 2005

Sheila J. Bleeks
“The Gift Of The Frost Fairy” 1976

Paulette Bourgeois
“Franklin In The Dark” 1986
“Franklin Is Lost” 1992
“Franklin’s Hallowe’en” 1996
“Franklin’s Neighbourhood” 1999

Martha Brooks
“A Hill For Looking” 1982
“Two Moons In August” 1991
“Bone Dance” 1997
“The Tiniest Guitar In The World” 2001
“True Confessions Of A Heartless Girl” 2002
“Mistik Lake” 2007
“Queen Of Hearts” 2010

Margaret Buffie
“Who Is Frances Rain?” 1987
“The Guardian Circle” 1989
“My Mother’s Ghost” 1992
“Angels Turn Their Backs” 1998
“The Seeker” 2002

Cancer Care Manitoba
“Bears On Broadway: A Love Affair In Concrete” 2005

Dr. Stefan A. Carter
“Mozart: A Meditation On His Life And Mysterious Death” 2005
“From Warsaw To Winnipeg: A Tale Of Two Cities” 2011

Emilee Carter
“Firefly Time: The Art And Poetry Of Emilee N. Horn (Carter)” 2015

Andrew Davidson
“The Gargoyle” 2008

Vicki Delany
“In The Shadow Of The Glacier” 2007
“Gold Digger” 2009
“Gold Fever” 2010
“Gold Mountain” 2012
“Gold Web” 2013

Wilma Derksen
“Have You Seen Candace?” 1981

Richard W. Doornink
“1967: A Coming Of Age Story” 2019

Lois Forsberg
“Prairie Ghosts, True Manitoba Ghost Stories” 1988

Ed Golin & Jerry Maryniuk
“Marshy Winter” 1993

Oliver & Maudie Gray
“Letters To Jennifer” 2002

Frederick Philip Grove
“Settlers Of The Marsh” 1925

Dr. Paul Hiebert
“Sarah Binks” 1947
“For The Birds” 1980

Catherine Hunter
“The Dead Of Midnight” 2001

Guy Gavriel Kay
“The Summer Tree” 1984
“The Wandering Fire” 1986
“The Darkest Road” 1986
“Tigana” 1990
“A Song For Arbonne” 1992
“Sailing To Sarantium” 1998

Lake Winnipeg Writers’ Group
“Voices: Volume Ten, Number One” 2010

Margaret Laurence
“This Side Jordan” 1960
“The Tomorrow-Tamer” 1963
“The Prophet’s Camel Bell” 1963
“The Stone Angel” 1964
“A Jest Of God” 1966
“The Fire-Dwellers” 1969
“Jason’s Quest” 1970
“A Bird In The House” 1970
“The Diviners” 1974
“The Manawaka World Of Margaret Laurence” Clara Thomas 1975
“Six Darn Cows” Ann Blades (illustrator) 1979
“The Olden Days Coat” Muriel Wood (illustrator) 1979
“Heart Of A Stranger” 1984
“Dance On The Earth: A Memoir” 1989

J.R. Léveillé
“The Setting Lake Sun” 2001

Kendall James MacDonald
“Patrick The Diesel” 1974

Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon
“Tiktala” László Gál (illustrator) 1996

Susie Moloney
“A Dry Spell” 1997
“Bastion Falls” 1998
“362 Belisle Street” 2002
“The Dwelling” 2003
“The Thirteen” 2011
“Things Withered” 2013

Dr. Helen Norrie
“He Saw Himself In All His Creatures: A Mother’s Remembrance” 2006

Joan Parr (editor)
“Manitoba Stories” 1981

P.J. Peters
“This Land Of Ours And Other Stories” 1972
“Driftwood And Other Poems” 1978
“Reflections In Poetry And In Pictures” 1984

Jordan Power
“Extra-Ordinary: Stories Of Manitobans With Down Syndrome” 2015

Gabrielle Roy
“The Tin Flute” (“Bonheur D’Occasion”) 1945
“Where Nests The Water Hen” (“La Petite Poule D’eau”) 1950
“The Cashier” 1954
“Street Of Riches” 1955
“The Hidden Mountain” 1961
“The Road Past Altamont” 1966
“Wildflower” 1970
“Garden In The Wind” 1975
“Children Of My Heart” 1977

Alfred Silver
“The Haunting Of Maddie Prue” 2000

Don Starkell
“Paddle To The Amazon: The Amazing Canoe Adventure” 1990

Carol & Kristin Szuminsky
“Andrew Goes Fishing In Manitoba” Jack Brown (illustrator) 2008
“Penny Visits Oak Hammock Marsh” Jack Brown (illustrator) 2008

Larry Verstraete
“Extreme Science” 2000
“Survivors! True Death-Defying Escapes” 2003
“Lost Treasures: True Stories Of Discovery” 2006.

Here is SASKATCHEWAN literature from author birth or residency!
Because authors move and write a variety of settings, birth and main emigration provinces will inform the category. For example, landing in Manitoba at first, yields less of a connection than making a home in Saskatchewan.

Many of our friends and peers would benefit from a provincial database and I am happy to make it! These will comprise Saskatchewan material I am aware of, including books I have not read. Additions are welcome from all of you.

* I am just getting started. I will edit whenever I have time. *

Question: ought we skip authors or books we deemed poor, or ought we leave them for potential readers?

Here is MANITOBA literature (home sweet home!) from author birth or residency!
Because authors move and write a variety of settings, birth and main emigration provinces will inform the category. For example, landing in Manitoba at first, yields less of a connection than making a home in Saskatchewan.

Many of our friends and peers would benefit from a provincial database and I am happy to make it! These will comprise Manitoba material I am aware of, including books I have not read. Additions are welcome from all of you.

* I am just getting started. I will edit whenever I have time. *

Ought we skip authors or books we deemed poor, or ought we leave them for readers?

Aw, Shirin, it is nice to hear from you! Moreover, your words are poetic & picture painting, with exotic mystique! I love hearing from you, in your light & shining land, dearest friend. You 3 friends are part of my birthday joy among these miles.

As for my land of snow, more to tell you soon. I wanted to give you a chance to answer e-mail leftovers, so your short time on-line isn't overwhelmed. Love, Carolyn.

🎂 Here are 3 of my Goodreads besties!
Thank you too, dear Kerri and for your beautiful e-mail message as well! I will reply in minutes. My celebration with our little family is wonderfully happy and is ongoing this whole magical week-end. With love & gratitude, Carolyn.