Cynda Loves to Read (Retired Thread)

[Cynda]

Opening Survey Spring 2020 to answered in the morning:

1. What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

2. Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to reading?

3. Which snack are you most looking forward to?

4. Tell us a little about yourself.

5. What is the one thing you'll do different today?

[Cynda]

Food Plan Spring 2020

🌟🌠🌟By Decree: Cynda can eat sugar and grains twice a year when participating in Dewey's Readathon🌟🌠🌟

My meals will be healthy and seasonal.
And my snacks are decidedly unhealthy and irrespective of seasons.

I am making a box of Duncan Hines brownies with California Walnuts into which I will add a 1/2 cup or more of bananas.

I have had a tradition of a nice frozen pizza. Starting now my new food tradition: One time I have baked goods, and the next time I have a pizza. Changes can be very very good. I trust this one will be.

[Evelyn]

aw yum!!

[Ann A]

Brownies and pizza! Top ten foods for me, for sure :)

[Vicki Willis]

Nice!
Have a great thon!

[Dannii]

My meals will be healthy and seasonal.
And my snacks are decidedly unhealthy and irrespective of seasons.

I can totally relate to this! Good luck, Cynda :)

[Susy]

Sounds good Cynda!

[Elyse]

Cynda wrote: "Food Plan Spring 2020

🌟🌠🌟By Decree: Cynda can eat sugar and grains twice a year when participating in Dewey's Readathon🌟🌠🌟..."

That is an excellent decree! ;)

[Susan]

Those brownies sound fabulous! And I like the idea of healthy meals and unhealthy snacks for the readathon — striking a balance! Enjoy your reading!

[Jamie]

Mmmm.. Brownies!

[Cynda]

Thanks for stopping by ladies 🌻 I will read now for 1.5 hours until my turm to make my co-moderator post. I see co-mods today are thinking a little past the usual. Nice. I hope to too. Maybe see you there at my co-mod post .

[Cynda]

Second half of readathon. I am switching to smaller books so I can have some sense of accomplishment in having read two or three small books.

I am planning to read
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Melancholy Play also by Sarah Ruhl
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee.

[Susan]

Cynda wrote: "Second half of readathon. I am switching to smaller books so I can have some sense of accomplishment in having read two or three small books.

I am planning to read
Eurydice by [aut..."

Cool. I saw a production of Eurydice a few years ago and was interested in how Sarah Ruhl put a modern spin on the old myth. Good reading!

[Vanessa]

Cynda wrote: "I am calling it quits for a few hours. I have read 2 selections. More after some sleep. Good Luck All"

Thanks

[Cynda]

Susan wrote: "Cynda wrote: "Second half of readathon. I am switching to smaller books so I can have some sense of accomplishment in having read two or three small books.

I am planning to read
[book:Eurydice|56..."

Good to hear Susan. I see a production is posted on YouTube. At a glance it looks good. I hope to make time to watch the production after I read.

[Susan]

That’s so helpful I find, to see the play after reading it. YouTube is quite an asset — I just read a book with Lippizanner (sp) horses and found a clip of their performance, a nice add-on to the book. Enjoy the rest of your Readathon!

[Cynda]

Susan wrote: "That’s so helpful I find, to see the play after reading it. YouTube is quite an asset — I just read a book with Lippizanner (sp) horses and found a clip of their performance, a nice add-on to the b..."

Spanish horses, Spanish guitar, Spanish food. . . .

[Cynda]

Time for another 30-minute power nap.
The play Eurydice interests me. I want to be a little more alert when I reaf

[Cynda]

If I were awake awake, I would be able to finish my last book in the last hour and 40 minutes. I cannot continue. Next time I will change up how I sleep. More on that in my closing comments.

Thank you all for being a part of my readathon as I am honored to have been part of yours. Good night no Good Morning. See you in next day or so as we wrap up.

[Claire]

Well done, you’ve done great! I’m powering through for another hour or so but I had 7 hours sleep.

[Vicki Willis]

Picking the smaller books was a good idea!

[Vanessa]

Cynda wrote: "Opening Survey Spring 2020 to answered in the morning:

1. What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

2. Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to reading?

3. Which sn..."

Cynda wrote: "Opening Survey Spring 2020 to answered in the morning:

1. What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

2. Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to reading?

3. Which sn..."

Cynda wrote: "Opening Survey Spring 2020 to answered in the morning:

1. What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

2. Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to reading?

3. Which sn..."

Cynda wrote: "If I were awake awake, I would be able to finish my last book in the last hour and 40 minutes. I cannot continue. Next time I will change up how I sleep. More on that in my closing comments.

Thank..."

Question 5 . The one thing I will do differently today ? I'll skip watching the covid-19 updates on T.V.

[Susan]

Cynda, it looks like you had a successful RAT! Shorter books alway work well for me during RAT.

[Beth]

I read some short books too. I could not decide on a long book to read, so I decided to get some sleep.

[Cynda]

Beth wrote: "I read some short books too. I could not decide on a long book to read, so I decided to get some sleep."

Glad you were able to participate for some. I felt the whole time that I was panting after everyone, I have some fine-tuning to do it seems.

[Cynda]

Closing Survey

1. How would you assess your reading overall? I did well by finishing 3 plays and reading from 3 books.
I finished
1. The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee
2. Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
3. Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl

I read from 3 others books.
So I read a lot.

2. Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
I had a plan to go to bed 10 hours before the readathon started so I stood a good chance of getting 8 hours' worth of sleep. I planned to take 30-minute naps and to exercise on my yoga mat as I fekt the need. Took the naps and used the yoga mat. I did not do the 8-hours of sleep. I learn from this.
Next Time.

3. What wasmyour favorite snack? I made brownies with walmuts and banana. Yummy.

4. Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay posted to our Recap Post.
I volunteered this time to lead a co-moderator thread and enjoyed it.
I will sign up again.

I filled out the Recap Post on the Dewey's homepage.
I signed off with all those I socialized with.
Now time for writing reviews. . . .
Enjoyed It.
We will do it again.
🌼🏵🌼🏵🌼🏵🌼🏵

[Vicki Willis]

So much fun!
I have never put bananas in brownies. mmmmm Thinking ahead to next RAT

[Cynda]

Vicki Willis wrote: "So much fun!
I have never put bananas in brownies. mmmmm Thinking ahead to next RAT"

Haha. I think a better option for me to try is banana with peanut butter (or any nut butter) when making fudge like brownies. The flavor was nice. Might try in cake like brownies. Experiments.

[Vanessa]

Cynda wrote: "Vicki Willis wrote: "So much fun!
I have never put bananas in brownies. mmmmm Thinking ahead to next RAT"

Haha. I think a better option for me to try is banana with peanut butter (or any nut butt..."

chuckle . Next time

[Cynda]

Lotsa Possibilties for Reading
Reverse Readathon 2020
Whoop Whoop Whoop

Plays: kinda like 18th-century slapstick RomComs
1.
The Belle's Stratagem
by Hannah Cowley
😀Funny like this: https://youtu.be/jKtuHLVfxj4
2.
The Innocent Mistress
by Mary Pix
😀Funny like this: https://youtu.be/sC55F-Ec0us
Reading these or others from


Comic Books
1.
Snow, Glass, Apples
by Neil Gaiman and Collen Doran
2.
El Cid: The Conqueror
by Gary Reed and Wayne Reid
3.
Glass Town: The Imaginary World of the Brontës
by Isabel Greenberg



audiobook
The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection
written and narrated by Neil Gaiman



Ebooks
1.
How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable by Barbara J. Atwater
2.
La Colonizacin de Texas: Misiones y Colonos
by Stephanie Kuligowski
3.
Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem’s Legendary Theater
by Ted Fox
4.
Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer
by Martha Fay
5.
Coraline
by Neil Gaiman



Books
1.
Pay the Piper
by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple
2.
Solomon and the Ant: And Other Jewish Folktales
retold by Sheldon Oberman

[Elyse]

Great list, Cynda! Such a variety! Welcome back!

[Susan]

Sweet list! I’m going to check out some of these titles, especially the comic books. I’ve heard of El Cid, but have no idea who he was — this could be a good way to find out

[Vicki Willis]

Lots of choices! I need to get my list going

[Cynda]

Susan wrote: "Sweet list! I’m going to check out some of these titles, especially the comic books. I’ve heard of El Cid, but have no idea who he was — this could be a good way to find out"

My thoughts exactly, Susan! I want to take his story for a trial run before I read--maybe--the traditional version of the story.

[Susan]

Cynda wrote: "Susan wrote: "Sweet list! I’m going to check out some of these titles, especially the comic books. I’ve heard of El Cid, but have no idea who he was — this could be a good way to find out"

My thou..."

Such a great idea! I don’t know that I want to read the original, but my library has the comic book version so I’m going to give that a try ;)

[[deleted user]]

Ok, I didn´t know that Glass Town: The Imaginary World of the Brontës existed. I´ve always wanted to read something from Isabel Greenberg but I didn´t know about this book!

[Cynda]

Marta wrote: "Ok, I didn´t know that Glass Town: The Imaginary World of the Brontës existed. I´ve always wanted to read something from Isabel Greenberg but I didn´t know about this book!"

Yes, I see now on google images. I was reading for the story of the Brontes. And now I kmow to keep eye out for the art of Isabel Greenberg. Good to know!

[Cynda]

Starting Survey
1. What fine part of the world are you reading from?
I am reading in Corpus Christi, TX which is located on the Gulf Coast.

2. What bookare you most looking forward to?
I have selected some I really want to read. I may be most looking forward to:
Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem’s Legendary Theater by Ted Fox
Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer by Martha Fay

3. Tell a little about yourself.
Today I made a new friend. I hooked up a neighbor with a collection of plays. When he gives a new phine--his is barely usable--I will hook him up with Goodreads and Deweys.

4. If you participated in the past readathon, what's one thing you'll do differently? I will sleep. In that way, my readathon time will last 2 days, and I will not be overly tired.

[Cynda]

Vicki Willis wrote: "Lots of choices! I need to get my list going"

Hi Vickie. I cannitfind you among the Blogless. Are you able to participate in the Reverse tonight?

[Vicki Willis]

Glad you found me. It is really weird because I couldn't find yours earlier!
We are set now.

[Ann A]

Hi Cynda, you're probably sleeping now but hope you're having a successful readathon so far. See you tomorrow!

[Cynda]

Thanks Ann for stopping by.

Reading Folk,
I puttered out. Was/am on antibiotics. Had to sleep. Feeling much better now. See you all next time. I promise to be happier and brighter.

I read
Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Pay the Piper by Jane Yolen
Started Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich

[Vicki Willis]

Better to have sleep when sick and recovering.
At least you got some reading done!

[Susan]

Sorry you are under the weather, Cynda. Hope you feel better soonest. Nice that you could get some reading done anyhow

[Cynda]

🌸 Thank you Vickie and Susan. 🌸

[Elyse]

You still did well, Cynda! Hope you're feeling better today! See you in October!

[Cynda]

I am starting to feel better. Thanks Elyse. Yes, October!

[Cynda]

I am doing better now. Took care of some air conditioner issues, so maybe no more sick house syndrome. Starting new allergy shots in a few days. Fingers crossed!

[Cynda]

Working on my reading list.

Fiction Books
Miseryby Stephen King
Ford County stories by. John Grisham
Esperanza Rising by Trini Alvarado




Graphic Books
The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Tennyson
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes
Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs
The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
Jazz: Midnight by Gary Scott Beatty



Audiobooks
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott

[Cynda]

Food Plans

I am thinking cheese enchiladas with pico de gallo. I use the red enchilada sauce recipe from budgetbytes.com. So Good. (I can make other kind of enchies another time. . .)

I have bought some spearmint tea to flavor my iced tea.

As for snacks and nibbles, maybe some healthier trail mix of mostly nuts and fruits. And maybe some grapes as they are in season.

Yumminess is on it's way.