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Grief doesn't have a face.

let me get tis straight- tis whole revenge 'saga' is consequence of Apollo not turning on the heater for Aphrodite?? Lol such comical characters, these Gods... hehee

Artemis' twin asking a mortal for a BJ- n I'm 'hooked' - LOL

THIS! "I already knew I had endurance. But I hated sprint training... -it repulsed me." Another reason why I relate to tis book at so many levels.

'You're not tired, you're just lazy' GOSH! how often these words echo in my mind...

tearing as I read about her family cheerleaders during the London Marathon (yes I am emo like that)... I guess tis gets her going despite the earlier scrapes n ' the thud of pain'

maybe it's my 'impatience' to get to the destination for tis Sat evening or I can totally relate to her first-time jitters n anxiety for her maiden marathon (the London M)

absolutely enjoying tis book, which I picked up 'mistaking' it for another similar title. but it's meant for me to read n eventually own ;)) can relate to it at so many levels except for the Marathon part (well, juz not yet!)

enjoying tis light read....

8 - turned sideways. 'it was the symbol of infinity' - reminds me of the Nancy Drew book I read decades ago, where I learnt how magical the digit 9 is... of course tis plot is far more complex n intriguing...

... the miracle of stories. They make us realize that we're not alone in our folly and our suffering.

its takes a while, if I am patient enough, for my brain to snooze on such light reading (these days) but I am always game for funny lines like tis- 'how many times have you heard someone say, " ooh, she's too old to wear those shoes!"

'... not ready to stop loving' tis why I enjoy Isabel Dalhousie's meanderings- her reflections hit the nail about emotions n behaviors

a bad day can always end well

to be loved more than the Atlantic Ocean...

have missed these residents so much n forgotten how hilarious they can be- Matthew's ordeal as Angus' best man- LOL

absolutely enjoying tis fascinating retelling- ... a woman's life is tougher than a Banyan root, which exists without soil or water.

that virgins - emotional and physical- had far less to offer in an adult relationship. - according to the deceased mother... (interesting 'advice')

whimsical layers

simply Not getting tis 'COCK-AND-BULL' tale (Yorick) n no regrets skimming thru the Shakespearean n the likes' mentions

can enjoy Rushdie on small doses such as these short stories or in humorous elements

love... a precious hurt

how did the ' first day of peace' prove to be ' the darkest night of (their) lives'?

nothing is permanent, except change - a Buddhist principle

I expect nothing in others and I am never disappointed- smart survival strategy!

...grand description of his own funeral, which he anticipated with considerable thrill.

Man sees more than what is necessary or good for him. If one does not control one's vision, nature will do it for one sooner or later

Uncle's Letters - such endearing collection of anecdotes Got me thinking about the number of moons we get to enjoy in our lifetimes

enjoying these short stories! need to share such tales with my children