I see that other people felt strange about this book, too... I was expecting something different. It's interesting to read about her relationship withI see that other people felt strange about this book, too... I was expecting something different. It's interesting to read about her relationship with Harrison, but I was hoping for more about the time in Carrie's life that she was involved with the original Star Wars movies! That would be so interesting, to see behind the scenes... but she really focused on one part of the experience (ie the affair). I respect that she wanted to tell that part of the story, but regret that she didn't expand on it. I mourn her absence in the world everyday!...more
Hilarious and heartbreaking all at once, especially now. I read this is one sitting and am glad I could get to know Carrie Fisher a little bit better.Hilarious and heartbreaking all at once, especially now. I read this is one sitting and am glad I could get to know Carrie Fisher a little bit better.
Bathed in moonlight, strangled by her own bra....more
Very well-researched and an informational read! The writing flows so well (except a bit in the middle when I felt like it got bogged down talking abouVery well-researched and an informational read! The writing flows so well (except a bit in the middle when I felt like it got bogged down talking about bees and honey) and personal stories about each of the people she talked to made them relatable and interesting.
The topic of this book hits close to home, since like the author I have long been dealing with unexplained health issues. Anti-inflammatory diet changes have gone a long way, and seeing the details about GMO corn laid out like this will help me continue to improve what I eat....more
A wonderful memoir! I felt both inspired and heartbroken while reading it... We, as a society, really need to value scientific research ("curiosity-drA wonderful memoir! I felt both inspired and heartbroken while reading it... We, as a society, really need to value scientific research ("curiosity-driven research" as Hope calls it) more! One of the reviewers I read on the back of the book said it made them wish they been a scientist. For me, it made me want to bring nature, research and science more into my everyday life....more
A great anthology of Cooper’s writing from the blog of On the Swingset (and some new stuff)! I felt like I had sat down to listen to some personal advA great anthology of Cooper’s writing from the blog of On the Swingset (and some new stuff)! I felt like I had sat down to listen to some personal advice from someone with a lot of experience in the ethically non-monogamous lifestyle. Well-written and engaging, as well as informative....more
Wow. That was intense. (I said that out loud when I was done reading.) This book covered a lot of ground about a range of different spiritual paths anWow. That was intense. (I said that out loud when I was done reading.) This book covered a lot of ground about a range of different spiritual paths and I appreciated that it depicted witches as everyday people, not scary monsters with strange beliefs... I wondered if maybe I would feel differently about organized religion of the pagan variety, but I'm still sure that it isn't for me. I'm a solitary witch through and through!
I've now read some reviews and blog posts that describe how the author took advantage of the people she interacted with in the process of researching this book and that makes me really sad. Balancing on the line of writing about sacred things would be difficult, but violating the trust of the people you talked to is always on the wrong side of that line. ...more
It was so great to read more about a person I've always admired and I admire her all the more now. Wonderful, funny and sometimes sad, this was an aweIt was so great to read more about a person I've always admired and I admire her all the more now. Wonderful, funny and sometimes sad, this was an awesome book....more
This book was sad, sweet and absolutely lovely. I didn't realize how fascinating snails are and it's clear that the author really came to care for theThis book was sad, sweet and absolutely lovely. I didn't realize how fascinating snails are and it's clear that the author really came to care for the small creatures. The night after I read this I had a dream that I found a snail in my garden... who knows, maybe someday I will....more
This was an absolutely lovely book. As I began reading it, I felt like I had found someone who looks at the world in a way very similar to the way I dThis was an absolutely lovely book. As I began reading it, I felt like I had found someone who looks at the world in a way very similar to the way I do. Through that connection I felt intrigued by her simple yet detailed style of sketching, complemented by observations and other notes. I’ll be using some of her advice as I venture out into the world with my nature journal....more
This book just plain made me happy. The restaurant she works in sounds like the friendliest and tastiest place ever. All the farms (and a fishery) sheThis book just plain made me happy. The restaurant she works in sounds like the friendliest and tastiest place ever. All the farms (and a fishery) she visited connected together so well as she described the complete process for the food made at the restaurant. Yet another book that inspires me to use more local food and cook healthy delicious meals. Above and beyond all that, the author’s writing flows so easily, I ended up reading more than a hundred pages in one sitting and didn't notice until I got to the end. ...more
More a memoir than a practical guide, this book has some good advice about feeling connected with nature and allowing that connection to help you findMore a memoir than a practical guide, this book has some good advice about feeling connected with nature and allowing that connection to help you find balance in your life. As a sidenote: one random recollection from the author's childhood unexpectedly upset me for most of an afternoon, and made me wonder why books, especially those that deal with therapy and psychology, don't include content warnings for potentially disturbing material... ...more
A fun collection of mostly cute (sometimes sad, sometimes ridiculous) stories and musings about the life of a knitter. A lot of it translates to any aA fun collection of mostly cute (sometimes sad, sometimes ridiculous) stories and musings about the life of a knitter. A lot of it translates to any artistic endeavor: having a stash of materials you will never use but need to store somehow, family members that just don't GET IT and the eternal question of whether to start all over (or give up entirely) when a project doesn't go well. I laughed, I cried and I considered digging in my closet to find my knitting needles I bought years ago. ...more
While there were some good concepts that really got me thinking about what it means to live a creative life in this book, the heavy dose of the authorWhile there were some good concepts that really got me thinking about what it means to live a creative life in this book, the heavy dose of the author's ego overshadows that a bit too much....more
Included interesting facts and insights about how our sense of smell works, but I feel like the author needed to focus entirely on the science aspect Included interesting facts and insights about how our sense of smell works, but I feel like the author needed to focus entirely on the science aspect or on the memoir aspect, or find a better way to organize the whole thing. Having everything mixed together was confusing. The timeline of events needed to be much clearer as well. Could have been awesome; as it is, not so much. It's too bad. ETA: Also, what book with scientific claims and references to other writers doesn't have a bibliography?! At least a recommended reading list!!...more
A good collection of crafting stories - some sad, some funny and a couple that were kind of strange. I am somewhat tempted to take up crocheting againA good collection of crafting stories - some sad, some funny and a couple that were kind of strange. I am somewhat tempted to take up crocheting again or learn to knit but I think I'll stick to the many hobbies I already have! This was a good companion book to Sheepish: Two Women, Fifty Sheep, and Enough Wool to Save the Planet....more
Several times as I was reading this book I thought "she gets it!" (channeling Frank from You've Got Mail) and its always nice to "meet" someone who loSeveral times as I was reading this book I thought "she gets it!" (channeling Frank from You've Got Mail) and its always nice to "meet" someone who loves reading as much as I do. Other than that, I didn't connect with a lot of her book choices, but it was fun to read her reactions to them. Maybe I should write this sort of book? My choices for the year would look a lot different... :)...more
If I weren't horribly squeamish about 50% of the tasks required to be a shepherd, this book would have made me want to get some lambies and make some If I weren't horribly squeamish about 50% of the tasks required to be a shepherd, this book would have made me want to get some lambies and make some wool!! Each individual story flowed nicely and I laughed out loud a LOT - I love how its a book about two lesbian farmers (one very enthusiastic, the other not so much). My only criticisms are that the super short chapters made the book feel choppy and sometimes I wasn't sure if she was talking about one particular event or the events in general (such as lambing season). I will be looking for her other books for sure, though....more
It was wonderful to get a peek into the lives of these two amazing women. It made me feel lucky to have a penpal, even if we do write emails instead oIt was wonderful to get a peek into the lives of these two amazing women. It made me feel lucky to have a penpal, even if we do write emails instead of letters!...more
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