tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post2729857789702635524..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: A Little About Reading and Another Digressionjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-85277408653383173622007-08-30T17:46:00.000-05:002007-08-30T17:46:00.000-05:00Vera is EVA's 'serious' book and is a superb portr...Vera is EVA's 'serious' book and is a superb portrayal of an abusive, not physical but mental, marriage. It has just been reprinted by Virago.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848701699665839821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-54777534138009302922007-08-13T08:09:00.000-05:002007-08-13T08:09:00.000-05:00Orpeus - Sustainable and rapid growth, so crops ca...Orpeus - Sustainable and rapid growth, so crops can be harvested much more quickly. The socks would be particularly good for all the walking one does on trips like this, sorry I didn't discover them earlier. When are you leaving?jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-45655629865975633122007-08-12T09:22:00.000-05:002007-08-12T09:22:00.000-05:00I recall reading that bamboo is one of those mater...I recall reading that bamboo is one of those materials being researched for more practical uses because it's one of the more sustainable natural resources. But I didn't know you can wear them. <BR/><BR/>The hooded sweatsuit looks like something I would want.<BR/><BR/>Too bad they don't ship out to Asia. Oh well. Will look around when I travel.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tipsdarkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-15729390918804589282007-08-10T17:42:00.000-05:002007-08-10T17:42:00.000-05:00Jill -- It was, indeed, Melanie of The Indextrious...Jill -- It was, indeed, Melanie of <A HREF="http://www.indextrious.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Indextrious Reader</A> who mentioned it when I complained about being unable to locate a biography. Melanie has also recently connected me to her sister's website with some great materials for dementia patients. Her sister has also written a book on activities for A.D. patients that I put on my wish list at Amazon.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-3064323963863255242007-08-10T17:35:00.000-05:002007-08-10T17:35:00.000-05:00iliana - From the comments in the biography, Vera ...iliana - From the comments in the biography, <I>Vera</I> should be interesting. Von Arnim's marriage to Francis Russell was definitely not a happy one.<BR/><BR/>gentle reader - The bamboo fibers seem to be almost a miracle fiber--good for the wearer and good for the environment! I'm certainly going to be purchasing more.<BR/><BR/>danielle - To pay attention and acknowledge...Elizabeth did both. I'm going to try to be a little more attentive and verbally appreciative. I think you will enjoy the biography, especially since you read <I>Elizabeth and Her German Garden</I>.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-23552667335141186842007-08-10T17:30:00.000-05:002007-08-10T17:30:00.000-05:00I can't remember who it was who had recommended th...I can't remember who it was who had recommended the biography to you (Perhaps Melanie?) but it was clearly a great suggestion! I'm tempted myself.Jill ONeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03348126772146456322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-8000709912180985432007-08-10T14:54:00.000-05:002007-08-10T14:54:00.000-05:00I'm going to have to read more EVA, too. I will d...I'm going to have to read more EVA, too. I will definitely have to look for the bio now. I had wrote it down last time I was here, now I will have to start looking for it! Her comments do make you think that you need to pay attention to the little things in life and appreciate them more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-48531365978383994682007-08-10T12:45:00.000-05:002007-08-10T12:45:00.000-05:00Again, I'm enjoying your thoughts on the biography...Again, I'm enjoying your thoughts on the biography.<BR/><BR/>I bought bamboo socks for my toddler and they are the softest socks she has! I'm going to have to get some for me, now that I know they make stuff for grown-ups out of bamboo--thanks!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-19046730989011794152007-08-10T10:17:00.000-05:002007-08-10T10:17:00.000-05:00I really must read more by Elizabeth Von Arnim. I ...I really must read more by Elizabeth Von Arnim. I actually found Vera on bookcloseouts so maybe they still have it!<BR/>I'm bookmarking the bamboo clothes link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-24017632516181886352007-08-10T09:39:00.000-05:002007-08-10T09:39:00.000-05:00Kailana - It was new to me, too, and I stood at th...Kailana - It was new to me, too, and I stood at the vendor's table feeling the socks and trying to imagine them having come from bamboo. They use the term "bamboo silk" and although there is no silk, the socks have a softer quality than normal. Strange stuff to have come from bamboo...jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-86056995846360869552007-08-10T09:06:00.000-05:002007-08-10T09:06:00.000-05:00Bamboo clothing is new to me, but then, I am not r...Bamboo clothing is new to me, but then, I am not really one to pay attention to the latest fashions! I might have to look into it more closely at a later date.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-60087725181243296362007-08-10T08:33:00.000-05:002007-08-10T08:33:00.000-05:00Booklogged - I'm really enjoying this biography; i...Booklogged - I'm really enjoying this biography; it is so interesting to look into the life of an author, especially one who used so much of her own experiences in her writing.<BR/><BR/>The bamboo socks are so light and cool that I'm afraid wearing ordinary socks will always be a compromise from now on. <BR/><BR/>Kim - Oooh, bamboo towels! I didn't see any advertised on the sites I visited and will have to look for them.<BR/><BR/>I had looked at bamboo flooring a couple of years ago, and the price intimidated me. <BR/><BR/>The clothing seems more in line with typical prices (well, except for Walmart where I actually buy most of my socks). Although, it is hard to beat Walmart prices, now that I know the difference in the way the bamboo socks keep your feet cool...price matters less. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-12012839335967470852007-08-10T03:18:00.000-05:002007-08-10T03:18:00.000-05:00I've had the occasion to use bamboo towels while g...I've had the occasion to use bamboo towels while guesting with friends, and they are quite lovely. <BR/><BR/>My sister is a fashion designer and says that bamboo is gaining in popularity as a construction material, so availability, selection, and price should all be improving in the future :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-44137917362883465652007-08-10T00:33:00.000-05:002007-08-10T00:33:00.000-05:00Reminder for me: get a copy of this biography and...Reminder for me: get a copy of this biography and Enchanted April. "Acknowledging the pleasure and beauty of little things must be a constant bolster to the happiness equation." My husband and I were recently discussing that very concept. I firmly believe that those who appreciate the nuances of life and the beauties of the world, both natural and man-made, are happier people.<BR/><BR/>I've never heard of bamboo being used in clothing. I have a bamboo cutting board and a couple bamboo spoons that I love. Something else wonderful and new to check into. Thanks for the heads up, Jenclair. And the beautifully written review.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.com