C. (Comment, never msg).’s Comments (group member since Jan 30, 2014)

C. (Comment, never msg).’s comments from the Gentle SPECTRUMS group.

Of course! My only concern was that my main blog post conveys this and I think it does. While one word like "Flight Of Fantasy" or "Witch" draws huge crowds in those challenges, I've been confident for three years that my write-up explains that I include all of this and much more. I am sure not posting my new pages in December (or November!) are what reduced my visibility.

I chose the word "ethereal" itself because it encompasses everything as I intend: it means spiritual, or paranormal, or magical, or mythical, and concepts that are very real but considered out there by the black and white types. ;-)

And so message #6 gets missed. ;>

On a much less sensitive scale, on the topic of hoping people don't miss seeing or hearing something shared aloud: here is a post I wrote about the Academy awards. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2016/0...

Are there major cities other than Boston? Do you get hurricanes? How about Erin? Interesting about Manitoba: we might get darn cold but have wonderful versatility of temperature. We can also be as hot as Florida. Another benefit to our less popular niche in the world is that there are no dangerous snakes / reptiles / amphibians and our only dangerous storm is a blizzard. This would be perilous to anyone out of doors but it isn't something like a tornado / hurricane / typhoon that could threaten anyone's home.

I have heard ot Raymond Chandler, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. I have a little set of Humphrey movies I really must watch. It may be among them.

Chris DeBurgh is very famous from way back. most popularly for "The Lady In Red" world hit ballad but that is not at all like what he usually writes. He can be folk, rock, adult contemporary, romance, but most especially his songs brought him the title: "Storyteller". It is awesome stuff, especially the song and album "Spanish Train" from 1975. God battles the devil for souls by playing poker and then a game of chess. ;-)

I really hope I have taken your hesitancy away in my most recent description. I'm kind of freaking out that it isn't clear, stuff like "Uprooted" is EXACTLY what my group is for. That's the stuff!

Of course anything remotely paranormal or spiritual applies. Do you need me to clarify what ETHEREAL is about? I describe it the best I can: anything beyond standard, black & white, physical, mathematical life. Religious book? It counts. Ghosts, witches, psychics? It counts. Non-fiction certainly: dream analysis, alternative healing like Reiki, music therapy, chakra-balancing, plants.... The question is, what *doesn't* count? EVERYBODY is reading this stuff, which is why I hope to find many more people learning about our group. Even a baby's book with talking animals; which you will find if you haven't learned about me already, I considerly wholly non-fictional. :)

One of the best adult ghost stories I have ever read. I have finished the sequel too and am savouring the third instalment. It doesn't matter that they aren't related very much. Christopher Pike is on my shelves. You are collecting great lists of Ethereal and My Kind Of Mystery. I will be grateful when your blog posts go out, even if it grows later for people to join. We are so small this year, any boost is good.

I skip "animal" and just say family. Imagine coming home and finding any loved one dead. Nirmal was not my cat but I am sad not to see her again. I hoped to bring Spirit back to see his Mom and sisters. I am glad someone finally caught the post that I shared to honour Spirit's beautiful birth sister. I have hoped for anything as simple as "Here's to you, Nirmal" or "May your cat not inherit what his Mother and Sister had". Thank you for leaving a word, Erin.

What was rude and appalling is that the instant JENNY BEAVAN politely, briefly said she had one thing to add and was clearly closing an already reasonable acceptance speech: the Academy awards personnel blared music. Goodness, she wasn't saying anything convtraversial and she only proceeded for one more very polite and important sentence! There was no soapbox, it wasn't about politics, it is the nicest, gentlest cautionary remark about the environment I have ever seen. If only everyone were so brief and calm about the subject.

One thing came about that I found even more appalling than that rude, unnenecessary music censorship attempt. Thankfully I did hear JENNY BEAVAN and hope everyone else did too. Everyone that is, except Joy Behar of "The View", who remarked yesterday "Leonardo DiCaprio was the only one who said anything of substance". I could have slapped Joy Behar, the same woman who snubbed nurses for representing themselves with stethescopes, only to find this is indeed part of their equipment.

What I found more appalling is that when Leonardo DiCaprio won his Oscar and made his acceptance speech, it was a long one that wasn't curtailed at all. Further to that, he launched into climate change cautions and warnings, a subject I consider worthwhile and important but that isn't my point. What I observed is that he ranted on less gently than JENNY BEAVAN and at far greater length and possibly made the point less well than she did. But the Academy did not interrupt Leonardo DiCaprio by blaring music! Why not? Because he is a larger celebrity? Or was the music blarer too touchy early in the night and more lax when the show was nearly ending? This was appalling and Joy Behar is obviously one who missed the costume designer's well-meaning message, who said it first. Simply: The world of "Mad Max" has the capacity for being prophetic, so let's take care of our world. I for one, applaud this two-time award-winning Scotswoman.

The subject that has gotten me to open a topic here in our group is something I noticed on the Oscar awards show. I seldom watch. The sad, dreary films that tend to win are no more what I watch than what I would care to read. I understand the dismal emotionals involved are worth awarding but the fun or fantastical films that really spark people's imaginations in a happier way, like the upcoming "Ghostbusters III" for instance; these don't get on the bill. I did watch this time because Ron had it on.

I was pleased and excited for the lovely woman JENNY BEAVAN, winning her second Oscar 30 years apart, as best costume designer of the year. She was responsible for the "Mad Max: Fury Road" costumes. Dysopia isn't my sort of thing but I applaud her. I see there are articles about disapproving of her casual outfit but that isn't what I am speaking of. Her acceptance was nice, at reasonable length, and then in closing she very briefly and respectfully added: "I think we should consider "Mad Max" prophetic because what it depicts could happen. We need to take care of our world to make sure that doesn't ever happen". Has anyone else clued into the observation I am making? There was a remark that led me to believe she was Scottish but she is shown to be English. No matter. That coast is close enough to the Celts.

Here is a place to discuss anything Celtic-flavoured at all. For instance if you were a fan, as I am, of Ireland's Chris DeBurgh and Enya and Scotland's Shirley Manson of the group Garbage; we could chat about them here. :) I have seen two of these people in concert by the way, Chris DeBurgh as recently as October 2015! Sensational.

If you have been to Ireland, Wales, or Scotland we could reminisce together or enthuse about upcoming trips. Anything you like at all.

Nice when Canadian authors are explored. Two low-ball journies, many mediocre ones; although I always find 3s a poor gauge, unless a review goes with it to explain. I've given a begrudging 3 to journies I didn't enjoy much but where talent in other areas had to be recognized. I have given 3 stars to books I loved but where several points bore weaknesses that had to be acknowledged. In this star system, the only clear feedback without reviews are the low pair of digits and the high ones. I'm glad you have three high ones.

Hm, I removed it because it was terribly-written, even if creatively thought up. Believe me, far more books fit "Canadian". If you would like to have a laugh over getting NUMEROUS aspects of our country incorrect; I list them in my review! https://www.amazon.ca/review/R1CDRK3P...

My blog is 5 years old: happy anniversary to my creation of RIEDEL Fascination today! Comments here are nice but it would mean much more if you would visit this post, that you are all a part of in some way. I would treasure it like gold, if you would view my personal memory and photographs I am sharing and leave a note for me there. Yours with gratitude, Carolyn. Five years! Yay! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2016/0...

Previous and present participants and everyone interested in cheering us on: at last I have posted about our 2015 year-end winners at the Mother blog! The answer to the MY KIND OF MYSTERY logo riddle is there too and encouragement to join us in this year's session. :) https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2016/0...

So far, I don't appear to have the kind of blog that receives 10 comments to everything I post, a simple thing that is my dream blog. Please do not underestimate my appreciation of leaving a note that you visited. Sincerely, Carolyn.

“Throw Your Tooth On The Roof” Selby B. Beeler, G. Brian Karas 1998 (4 stars)
https://www.amazon.ca/review/R2KQULXY...
Tooth fairy traditions all around our world.

It occurred to me that “The Boggart” Susan Cooper 1993 fits Gentle Spectrums as well as ETHEREAL and certainly CELTIC COASTS, because the protagonists are Canadian. They inherit a Scottish castle with this poltergeist. If I find it is a mystery, it would cover all four of our groups! A triple hit is great regardless. Let's see how many books all you find that resolve more than one challenge at a time. :)

I would appreciate comments that people saw this news too. All loss is worthy. The family who raised my kitty's Mother and sisters could use healing. One sister was passed away when they came home, like their Mother a few years before! Must be an awful experience. Animals are family to many. We sent them a card. Here's to you, dear Nirmal. I always wanted Spirit to visit his Mother in particular. Thankfully he can reunite with their sister, Boots. Delaying is never good, is it? We'll make a city trip soon.