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11:38am. At work, just finished writing a review, posted to Goodreads, about to put it on my blog and start reading the other book i'm in the middle of that is not fun!
Tracy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Reading some John Keats and found a line I'm very okay with. 'Give me books, French wine...' https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7485......"
I looked at that word 'darkling' earlier and wondered what it meant!
Paul wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Reading some John Keats and found a line I'm very okay with. 'Give me books, French wine...' https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7485......"
I think its meant to refer more to the dark but it sounds so close to darling, it evokes that word. Elsewhere Keats makes reference to the Darkling Thrush and there was a Darkling beetle also I believe. Whatever it means the language is so lyrical and beautiful to read.
Tracy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Reading some John Keats and found a line I'm very okay with. 'Give me books, French wine...' https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7485......"
Shelley and Byron?
Yes they would have been up for something 'darkling'.
12:26 PM and I'm getting ready to go offline for the day. I only get three hours of internet since I can't afford it at home.
Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."Wow, watching sealer dry! That sounds like fun. Can I get in on that action, Brenda?
Cameron wrote: "It is 4:25PM in Kansas and I just got done e-mailing my new buddy Gerrard about a book that we read and updating the daily specials for our diner, Neighbors Cafe."Hi Cameron...nice to meet someone in the same line of business. We own a bar/restaurant in NZ - Cheers!
Thanks for sharing that quote Tracy. Just what I am in the mood for.....not getting far with any work today. *:(
Lisa sorry I missed your question last week. The weather in the past week in Central Florida during the daytime has been really warm and dry. Last weekend with the dryer air the night time tempertures were really cool around low 60's but when the low pressure system went further up the Atlantic earlier this week the nighttime and daily dew points have gone way up but temperatures are have been steady with the higher humidity. We had some windy conditions today which felt really comfortable. We have had very little rain fall so far this month. We did have a Thunder storm last week in the evening from that low pressure system when it was close to the Florida Coast.
It's 10:15 channel surfing. I have open The Devil You Know but I haven't read a page yet because I'm posting on good reads. And keep watching TV. Is it the point when nothing is on worth watching is to read a book?
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Cameron wrote: "It is 4:25PM in Kansas and I just got done e-mailing my new buddy Gerrard about a book that we read and updating the daily specials for our diner, Neighbors Cafe."Hi Cameron...nic..."
Good to know Sandy. I hope that all is going well for you at your bar. It's a tough business. Good luck and cheer to you also.
Cameron
Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."That's a messy smelly job but I bet it looks good now:)
Cameron wrote: "Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."Wow, watching sealer dry! That sounds like fun. Can I get in on that action, Brenda?"
Cameron, work fascinates me. I can sit and watch it all day. ;-)
12:05 Having a cheeky little sing-a-long to the radio (Taylor Swift: Shake It Off) as am in the office on my own today. I hope nobody can see me...
Scott wrote: "It's 10:15 channel surfing. I have open The Devil You Know but I haven't read a page yet because I'm posting on good reads. And keep watching TV. Is it the point when nothing is on ..."Yes…reading is so much better than books:)
My husband and I have friends in your area and we used to stay at Cypress Campground when we visited.
Lisa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."That's a messy smelly job but I bet it looks good now:)"
Two guys and it took them 1.5 hours to brush and squeegee. It looks fantastic!
7:09 am and we're getting ready to hit the road. Headed to Lake Placid, NY, for the weekend.
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11:51 AM And I just finished posting my list of 10 books for the June PIFM in this group.
Brenda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."That's a messy smelly job but I bet it looks good now:)"
Two guys and it took them 1.5 hours to br..."
Our guys just left from filling our cracks…yay.
Have a great trip.
1912 curled up on chair with tea blankie and cat drifting into the weekend :)
Its 20.46 and I am online on goodreads :)
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Loaded two cars ready for a Car Boot Sale tomorrow (over 250 books).
No jewellery stalls tomorrow.
10.10am.Watching a TED talk, drinking tea, and trying to convert DVD footage of me doing stand up into something I can attach to an email.
Living the dream...!
10.12 and feeling marvellous after a rare lie-in. Now time to get up and peruse breakfast options :)
8:24am. Almost done surfing on the net:)Then I am off to plant some cucumber and pole bean seeds in my garden. Then a walk down my driveway and "ugh" back up it.
14:25 Browsing the web and watching The Enfield Haunting on Sky On Demand
1504 watching Glasgow v ulster and having a cup of tea
11:39 AM Getting ready to log off so I can go to lunch.
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Then watched The Rome Tennis Final !
just made rhubarb crumble muffins now making steaks for dinner :)
Yum…good food in here.I'm just about to go offline and finish my book. It's raining here which will put my yard work behind…ugh!! Taking the old pug to the vet later for a check up.
13:45 Booking my boss' flights to Austria for a meeting next month and trying to sneak in a bite of lunch at the same time. Breaks are not an option on Tuesdays. Boo :(
16:25 Sitting outside at camp enjoying a wonderful day, with a good book in my hand. Oh and tossing a ball for Otto. Happy Happy...
Lynn wrote: "16:25 Sitting outside at camp enjoying a wonderful day, with a good book in my hand. Oh and tossing a ball for Otto. Happy Happy..."Yay…have a great time. How are you feeling?
I'm doing good. Came here on Sunday and had to rest some. I don't have my wheelchair here yet so I have to use a walker that I have until they get my chair here. So not able to go very far, can at least get outside but it is hard. One good thing is I should lose weight. :)
22:00 watching a movie with my family!! feeling sleepy, i guess i won't finish the movie and just go to sleep, i have a busy day tomorrow :)
Brenda wrote: "Cameron wrote: "Brenda wrote: "11:01 am and I'm watching the driveway sealing crew do their stuff."Wow, watching sealer dry! That sounds like fun. Can I get in on that action, Brenda?"
Cameron..."
I know, Brenda, I just couldn't resist ...
1:11 In the morning… I'm staring at a screen
08:33 On the phone, congratulating my friend on the birth of her new baby girl an hour ago while cooking eggs and bacon for breakfast
I just got in:)here in Canada,at least where I live,its 54 out but nice and sunny:)
It's already made it to the predicted high of 53 today here in Belleville, IL., Marian and it's now back down to 49.
Hi Amber,tonight its going down to around 39F...even some parts of Canada got snow,I think yesterday??
Yeesh... .Summer's supposed to start next month...lol.
I think I will stay in and keep warm..lol!
it is 2147 and I am struggling to stay awake so catching up on gr and thinking I will toddle off to bed early
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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7485..."
Great quote. I love Keats. Ode to a nightingale is my fav and my fav word is that poem is 'darkling', a play on words encapsulating darling and darkness.