Chit Chat

[Book Concierge]

What's new with you? What made you happy today? What frustrated you? Seen any good movies lately? Had a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation? If it's not a review or specifically book related, it goes here.

[Ken]

Just watched the TV series called The Leftovers. It follows the lives of some people left behind after the Rapture-like disappearance of 100 million folk worldwide.

Weird but strangely compelling.

The show is based on the novel The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta. I have put the book on my ever-increasing reading list.

[Book Concierge]

F2F book club meeting today ... Looking forward to the discussion, the lunch and the sangria!

[Book Concierge]

Anybody indulging today - Fat Tuesday - before the beginning of Lent tomorrow?

[Jaret]

Book Concierge wrote: "Anybody indulging today - Fat Tuesday - before the beginning of Lent tomorrow?"

This Baton Rouge girl did. Think I'm still recovering from Mardi Gras...

[Marti]

My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hospital!

[Book Concierge]

Happy Valentine's Day!

[Koren]

Marti wrote: "My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hospital!"

My number two son turned 37 today. He was born on his father's birthday and delivered by the son of the doctor that delivered my husband. Looking back we probably should have put that in the newspaper.

[Marti]

Koren wrote: "Marti wrote: "My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hospital!"

My number two son tur..."

Great story, Koren! What is it about second sons?

[Book Concierge]

Koren wrote: "My number two son turned 37 today. He was born on his father's birthday and delivered by the son of ..."

Great story!

[Diana S]

Koren wrote: "Marti wrote: "My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hospital!"

My number two son tur..."

How bless you are to have a wonderful story to tell. Thank you for sharing it. :)

[Marti]

Diana S wrote: "Koren wrote: "Marti wrote: "My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hospital!"

My numb..."

I left out the part about him not breathing at birth! It was only for about a minute, but it was pretty scary! God really wanted this kid to live!

[Diana S]

Marti wrote: "Diana S wrote: "Koren wrote: "Marti wrote: "My younger son turns 34 today! Where did those years go?! He was born in the middle of my OB's vacation, in a blizzard, and during a baby boom in the hos..."

I got goosebumps up and down my arms, when I read the last part of your story. Give your son a "Big Hug". :)

[Diana S]

It's so sad :( about the passing of Harper Lee.
(February 19, 2016)

Quotes:

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.

[Jaret]

Diana S wrote: "It's so sad :( about the passing of Harper Lee.
(February 19, 2016)

Quotes:

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

..."
Excellent quotes! Thanks for sharing them!

[Diana S]

I seriously have to get on the ball. I've hardly read anything this month. :(

[Olivermagnus]

Diana S wrote: "I serious have to get on the ball. I've hardly read anything this month. :("

I agree. I was rolling along nicely but tonight I'm watching endless reruns of Criminal Minds while playing Cookie Jam on my tablet. Maybe tomorrow........m

[Diana S]

Olivermagnus wrote: "Diana S wrote: "I serious have to get on the ball. I've hardly read anything this month. :("

I agree. I was rolling along nicely but tonight I'm watching endless reruns of Criminal Minds while pla..."

I like "Criminial Minds". I guess this is not a reading month. Instead of reading one of the books I check out from library. I watching the movie I checked out, "Jurassic World".

[Marti]

I posted this on another group, but I am having trouble fulfilling my challenges because of my dependence on OverDrive or the library for most of my books. Like right now I have three OverDrive books lined up in a row that I have to take, and none of them fit my challenges! :^)

[Book Concierge]

Marti wrote: "I posted this on another group, but I am having trouble fulfilling my challenges because of my dependence on OverDrive or the library for most of my books. Like right now I have three OverDrive boo..."

LOL ... I'm sorry to laugh, but been there, done that! I really do feel your "pain."

[Marilyn]

I'm reading a book on my Kindle where there are no page numbers, just "Locations". When I play the Scavenger Hunt Challenge, can I cite the Kindle "location" rather than the page number where I found the word? (Some Kindle books have both page numbers and locations, but not the one I'm reading now!)

[Book Concierge]

Marilyn wrote: "I'm reading a book on my Kindle where there are no page numbers, just "Locations". When I play the Scavenger Hunt Challenge, can I cite the Kindle "location" rather than the page number where I fou..."

Sure ...

[Book Concierge]

Well ... yesterday was a LONG day. Hubby had his spinal fusion surgery and I was at the hospital from 8:30a to 9:00 p

I'm about to go back now. Won't be around goodreads much this week, I don't think.

But I AM getting a lot of reading done!

[Marilyn]

Book Concierge wrote: "Well ... yesterday was a LONG day. Hubby had his spinal fusion surgery and I was at the hospital from 8:30a to 9:00 p

I'm about to go back now. Won't be around goodreads much this week, I don't th..."

Sorry to hear your husband had surgery--hope he will recover quickly! Take care of yourself, too!

[Marti]

Golly, when it rains it pours! First, my daughter had a miscarriage, then she had to go to the ER to resolve a small mass near her tubes, then the baby got a stomach bug, which she shared with Gramma (me), and finally, my daughter found out she may lose her job! If the job does fall through, the baby will have to go to daycare for the first time. Too many changes!!

[Book Concierge]

Hubby is doing much better today, but it's been a rocky road. For some reason I thought I'd be back at work once he came home. Ha! I'm taking all this week off as well. Slow and steady progress, though, and I think our follow-up visit with the surgeon on Monday will go very well.

Despite being home since Friday, I'm not getting much done in the way of reading. (Gosh, I REALLY appreciate all the work nurses do!) But that, too will improve.

Happy reading!

[Book Concierge]

Marti wrote: "Golly, when it rains it pours! First, my daughter had a miscarriage, then she had to go to the ER to resolve a small mass near her tubes, then the baby got a stomach bug, which she shared with Gram..."

Oh, Marti ... that does seem like a deluge of bad luck. You are due for a change of fortune!

[Book Concierge]

Well, it's the end of March and I've been at home with Hubby all this time. Yet not getting much reading done. I started a book on March 12 ... and I'm on page 172. It's nearly 400 pages, so I MAY finish it in April. LOL

Going back to work today ... probably only part time for a week or so.

[Diana S]

If I could figured out how to posted pictures. I would posted that kitty hanging from the tree for you. so words will have to do.

HANG IN THERE ....... (pictured.. kitten hanging from a tree)
.........it will get better!
(wasn't that poster popular in the 60's or 70's? I feel old!)

[Diana S]

Guess What the Easter Bunny bought me for Easter?

A new baby Grandson!!!! Caleb James... 6 lbs 8oz, 20 in. long, born on Saturday night. :D

[Marti]

Congratulations Diana!

[Diana S]

Thank you Marti! He's a "Joy"!

[SouthWestZippy]

Diana S wrote: "Guess What the Easter Bunny bought me for Easter?

A new baby Grandson!!!! Caleb James... 6 lbs 8oz, 20 in. long, born on Saturday night. :D"

Congrats Diana! What a nice gift.

[Book Concierge]

Diana S wrote: "Guess What the Easter Bunny bought me for Easter?

A new baby Grandson!!!! Caleb James... 6 lbs 8oz, 20 in. long, born on Saturday night. :D"

Congrats, 'Uelita! Break out the cascarones!

[Book Concierge]

Diana S wrote: "If I could figured out how to posted pictures. I would posted that kitty hanging from the tree for you. so words will have to do.

HANG IN THERE ....... (pictured.. kitten hanging from a tree)
......"

OMG - I remember that poster!

[Olivermagnus]

Diana S wrote: "Guess What the Easter Bunny bought me for Easter?

A new baby Grandson!!!! Caleb James... 6 lbs 8oz, 20 in. long, born on Saturday night. :D"

Congratulations!

[Carol]

Diana S wrote: "Guess What the Easter Bunny bought me for Easter?

A new baby Grandson!!!! Caleb James... 6 lbs 8oz, 20 in. long, born on Saturday night. :D"

Congratulation, Diana.

[PennsyLady (Bev)]

Diana,
Congratulations on your grandson's birth.
I like the sound of Caleb.

I'm happy to see some familiar friends.
I've not gotten back into challenges and such yet.
Hopefully, I'll get around to more reading time soon.
Happy April !

B

[Diana S]

Thank you Everyone for all the congrats! :D

Caleb and his mom are doing well! She's already got her figure back. She doesn't even look like she gave birth almost 3 weeks ago.

[Diana S]

Fiesta officially started today! and our Samba group lead the mini parade in front of the Alamo! Woo! Hoo!
I even got a fiesta medal from King Antonio.
What Fun!!! :D

[Book Concierge]

Diana S wrote: "Fiesta officially started today! and our Samba group lead the mini parade in front of the Alamo! Woo! Hoo!
I even got a fiesta medal from King Antonio.
What Fun!!! :D"

Oh, I wish I were at Fiesta to enjoy the fun!

[Book Concierge]

I've been fighting a nasty summer cold. Was home the last two days, mostly in bed (or on the couch) under a pile of blankets. Not getting much reading done because I can't seem to keep my eyes open for more than 10 minutes.

... Back to bed now ...

[Connie N.]

Oh no! Hope you have July 4th off and can spend the long weekend getting better.

[Patty]

What a terrible way to spend the 4th. I hope you feel better soon.

[Book Concierge]

Thanks for your well wishes ... on the plus side I've lost 5 pounds.

Back to being mostly vertical now, though occasionally still trying to cough up a lung. Sure felt good to get up and shower/wash my hair this morning. May even make it to the village picnic/parade tomorrow.

[Koren]

Book Concierge wrote: "Thanks for your well wishes ... on the plus side I've lost 5 pounds.

Back to being mostly vertical now, though occasionally still trying to cough up a lung. Sure felt good to get up and shower/was..."

Hope you are feeling better.

[Terris]

Hey, you guys! I just got another free book in the mail -- a hardback!! Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. It is the untold nonfiction story a group of black female mathematicians hired during WWII to work for the aeronautics industry and stayed on to work for NASA and help America win the Space Race. It is also a new movie that I really want to see, but plan to read the book first!! I don't remember signing up for a give-away for this one, but I guess I must have & am so happy!

[Carol]

You are going to have to win a free book case pretty soon:) Congratulations! Enjoy your book.

[Terris]

I'd better start playing the lottery! I got another hardback book in the mail today!! News of the World by Paulette Jiles. It is a National Book Award Finalist, and I've seen it around but don't know much about it yet.
It says it's about, Captain Kidd, a Civil War veteran (I'm pretty sure this is fiction), who is escorting a 10-year-old orphan girl, who had been kidnapped by Kiowa Indians, from Wichita Falls to her relatives in San Antonio. And it sounds like it's a pretty adventurous trip! They compare Captain Kidd to Rooster Cogburn in True Grit and Lonesome Dove's Gus & Call. I'll let you know what I think :)
You're right, Carol. I think I'm going to have to enter a "book case" give-away next!!

[Connie]

Terris wrote: "I'd better start playing the lottery! I got another hardback book in the mail today!! News of the World by Paulette Jiles. It is a National Book Award Finalist..."

Yep. Time to buy a lottery ticket before your luck runs out. :-) That one is definitely on my to-read list.