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

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

Our four kittens' fifth birthday was on holiday Monday, September 7th. We most certainly remembered Marigold's second child, our very beautiful white Lovey, along with his brother and sisters. We gave them a very wonderful birthday on a summer day, with many successful photographs; outside and indoors, afternoon and night. HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY, BABIES!

Very well. This very simple prize entry opportunity is being closed with no takers. Should any part of it have been unclear: one could ask me here, at my blog, or by e-mail. All there was to it was sharing (not limited to a book) any film, television program, person, or any moment at all that made an impact on your life. This was also open to participants of ANY of my groups, ANY of my subscribers at Goodreads or my blog, and indeed ANY person who happened by the post. It was geared for Ethereal, because each group is offered some kind of contest but I have always attested that every article I write is greatly rewarded by hearing from ANYBODY about them at any time. Indeed, if my Ethereal folks weren't in force, I might have instead awarded a prize to any other blog post visitor. A heads up for future things. Comments are valuble to me on ANYTHING I write, from anyone.

I will verify with my members of that particular group if the subject is disinteresting, or whether this was indeed a case of summertime holidaying and leisure away from computer screens. I was hesitant to start contests during summer but had one member, from My Kind Of Mystery urge me to get things started. If members are content for me to reprise this subject when snow flies, I'm happy to do that or change the topic altogether. Gentle Spectrums is now due for an activity. This begs the question: is this really not a good time, or should I go ahead with a topic inviting participation? :) Yours, basking in her own warm whether over here, Carolyn.

Trying again! I am using the following SIMPLE activity as a prize draw for members of Ethereal but the discussion is open to everyone and everybody who finds themselves interested in my post. It's worth adding your two cents because if all of my Ethereal people are still busy or away on vacation; it might behoove me to do a draw for anyone who shared their feedback! My posts are open to everyone's discussion always. There's no time limit for that. Yours truly, Carolyn. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

I am remembering my Love today with all of my heart. I wish he were with us on physical ground a great deal longer and I wish it weren't so long before I'm with him again on equal spiritual ground: to touch, see, interact with one another in the same shape and in the same place. That's the main essence of grief. Too soon, too brief but he will be adored by us all our days. We are thinking of you and loving you always, Lovey!

From me Momma, your Dad Ron, your actual Mother Marigold, your brother Conan, your sisters Angel and Petal, and your elder kitty Dads Spirit and McCartney. These wishes and loving thoughts come too from my Mom & Dad too, who treat our kitties as their Grandchildren.

To ensure there are enough participating to make a draw worthwhile: I have posted a disscussion about momentous catalysts, as Ethereal's first activity and for EVERYONE KEEN ON THE ACTIVITY! My examples are about being lifted from sorrow. A few kind souls have utilized the post to drop a note of support because I shared that July 31 is a hard day around the corner.

However: please don't hesitate to chime in on the root topic in any manner that you relate. Is there an uncanny story about choosing the person you married, an invaluable friend for life, the inspiration for your career, a hobby or talent you wouldn't have considered; without a book / film / person / event that sparked it? https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Neeru is going to take her time pouring over her first and second choices. They are good, varied lists that I always hope have something for everyone! I certainly spend a couple of days analyzing what the harder to obtain prize is from a lot; cross-checking prices and quality! For Neeru, a little poking (without using the Mussoorie photograph) did the trick.

I have posted the first prize draw opportunity for Ethereal. Unlike the head-scratching mystery riddle, this is merely a topical discussion on books, films, or anything that brought you solace or joy when you needed it. Perhaps uncanny places you encountered it.

I've opened this story-sharing up to everyone who reads my blog. Members of Ethereal should announce themselves in the comment box of the post and I will draw from among everyone who shares. I hope you find it to be a good match for the nature of this group. But it would do me good to find many chiming in whether they're in this group or not. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

One member brave enough to guess. Oh well. All the more easy, to win without any draw. Congratulations, Neeru from India and the blog: A Hot Cup Of Pleasure! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Riddle 1 has been solved in two rounds! You must solve it too with the clues we have, so that your names are added to the prize draw. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Our first game has reached round two! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Attention, members of "MY KIND OF MYSTERY"! Our first "A RIEDEL Clue" this year is about to begin! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Child welfare would be a much more professional environment. As a temp I saw millions of industries. Twice, I worked with child welfare departments myself. I sold insurance at CAA (what you call AAA) but found that the hardest part of the whole position. I'm glad you like your position because admins are certainly needed everywhere. Your colleagues and manager makes the difference. Enjoy them, you enjoy your five week-days.

I could see you've read a few electronic books. I'm glad to find people who cherish physical books regardless. I've written articles about what's special. :) This would make everyone fall over because I'm very pro-book.... When I get to those reviews, it will come out. I've read my first two, on a free app for PC! I won a prize that could only be an e-book gift, so I looked up how to read it without costing me anything and without having a modern cell phone. I didn't know you could do this and worked it all out. A few series I love were naughty and created novellas that are electronic only. Shhhh......

Yay! Since Florida time is probably my time, you can check it out within the hour. Maybe I'm more in line with Texas. I'm north of North Dakota. Midnight, baby!

At midnight, central North American time (Winnipeg Manitoba and Chicago, Illinois):
the first "A RIEDEL Clue" will be live! Here is a preperatory post. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

A good 12 of those aren't reviewed yet, come to think of it. Thank goodness I had to keep the Canadian literature up to date, which is all I read from April through June. I'm going back as far as 18 next and can stop at 28. The final Canadian author is at 39. Then you can see I am gleefully reading anything but! Feel free to show titles here (text rather than thumnails are preferred for my slow internet) and everyone can chat about them.

Aha. Are you an admin assistant with your own desk space, or is it a fancy title for a front lines role? Most of what I did was office work and I tried avoiding front desks, or internal service roles, like the plague. You have your own job description and yet anyone is able to interrupt your duties and expect you to do those other things. All while not being able to leave the front desk; if it is a phone-responsible job too. I put my foot down at being a receptionist or front desk of any building but internal service wears too many hats. How are you supposed to conenctrate on subpeana paperwork with people and phones approaching you? Eek.

Forgive me of course for making it sound depressing if you love where you're at and you chose this. [sheepish placating gesture] I would rather do filing all day in a room that no one enters, than front desk or phones. I like having uninterrupted duties.

As for your home, that sounds wonderful. Any link you have, be sure to share with me here or anywhere, which is your group and home blog as much as anyone's. I think of my challenge guests as owning it with me, shaping it with me. Since you have all those Goodreads peers and manage to visit me just about daily, the least I can do is wobble with my dial-up modem to your blog for a look. :-) Congratulations on being a Mom, a few years late! Yes, room for tall coffeetable books and hardcovers is important. Don't dream that my paperbacks aren't towered atop one another. Hehehehehe.

All discussions are making me smile, including responses to the personal. :) Those not subscribed to the RIEDEL Fascination blog, which is voluntary and who haven't yet e-mailed about receiving a note when activities are posted; this is a place to watch for alerts.

Here is a post today, inviting our first reading discussion! There is a summary for challenge members but the chat isn't restricted to us. Anyone with something to say may jump in. It's true of all my posts. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Here are the books I've finished so far, that I have counted for this theme. I believe that sharing titles gives everyone better ideas about my vision; that it takes better shape in our minds.

(1) “Tempest In The Tea Leaves” Kari Lee Townsend 2011
(2) “The Cat Who Played Brahms” Lilian Jackson Braun 1987
(3) “A Novena For Murder” Sister Carol Anne O'Marrie 1984
(4) “Dyeing Wishes” Molly MacRae 2013
(5) “Aunt Dimity Beats The Devil” Nancy T. Atherton 2000
(6) “The Wishing Tree” Ruth Chew 1980
(7) “The Half-A-Moon Inn” Paul Fleischman 1980
(8) “Astrology For Cats” Traudl & Walter Reiner 1991
(9) “Marshy Winter” Ed Golin, Jerry Maryniuk 1993
(10) “Body Of Intuition” Claire Daniels 2002

(11) “House Of Dark Shadows” Robert Liparulo 2008
(12) “Fool's Gold” Juliet Blackwell 2013
(13) “Tom's Midnight Garden” Philippa Pearce 1958
(14) “The Ghost Of Thomas Kempe” Penelope Lively 1973
(15) “When Midnight Comes” Carol Beach York 1979
(16) “Charmed” Barbara Bretton 2011
(17) “A Vision In Velvet” Juliet Blackwell 2014
(18) “Aesop's Fables” George Fyler Townsend 1846
(19) “The Unmasking Of 'Ksan” Eric Wilson 1986
(20) “Wish Upon A Unicorn” Vicki Blum 1999

(21) “Through The Door” Jodi McIsaac 2012
(22) “The Shadow Unicorn” Vicki Blum 2000
(23) “The Summer Tree” Guy Gavriel Kay 1984
(24) “The Wandering Fire” Guy Gavriel Kay 1986
(25) “Canadian Hauntings” Michael Norman, Beth Scott 1994
(26) “Rescue Dogs: Crime & Rescue Canines In Canadian Rockies” Dale Portman 2003
(27) “Animal Heroes” Karleen Bradford 1995
(28) “A Promise Is A Promise” Michael Kusugak 1988
(29) “Hide And Sneak” Michael Kusugak 1992
(30) “White Horses And Shooting Stars” David Greer, C McLeod 1994

(31) “The Boat Who Wouldn't Float” Farley Mowat 1969
(32) “Witchery Hill” Welwyn Wilton Katz 1984
(33) “Haunted Canada: True Ghost Stories” Pat Hancock 2003
(34) “The Castle In The Attic” Elizabeth Winthrop 1985
(35) “Look For Me By Moonlight” Mary Downing Hahn 1995
(36) “Spinning In Her Grave” Molly MacRae 2014
(37) “How To Tail A Cat” Rebecca M. Hale 2012
(39) “Watcher In The Woods” Robert Liparulo 2008

My ETHEREAL page is here. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/etherea...

I was thrilled to see this group grow in our second year, along with Gentle Spectrums. They are nearly equal now and are only a little fewer than My Kind Of Mystery. It is an easy theme to fulfill: anything beyond the physical norm. It includes intelligent animals and for example, a novel featuring someone like a nun. Odd phenomenon doesn't need to occur. The spiritual environment is enough to count as something metaphysical. Don't forget that fantasy most certainly counts as otherwordly too.

It makes me happy that you support news, public or personal. Thanks again for comments about my cats especially: the one I've missed since July 31, 2014 and birthdays. My Siamese was 15 on June 13 and my grey tabby will be 11 on July 19. :-) Also thank you for sharing in my relief and good news about Mom's surgery. She and Dad are going to come for a drive and see how are gardens and flowers are doing when she feels up to it.