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Monday, April 16, 2007

Miscellaneous Musings

There has been a lot to deal with around here lately, and I've gotten off my blogging stride. Catching up on emails and comments and blog-reading is difficult.

Good things:

  • Laddie is recovering nicely from the fall he took last week.
  • I received the poetry chapbook by Frank Bidart - Thanks so much, Stefanie!
  • I've gotten two more ARC books in the mail that I hope to get around to soon.
  • Amelia and Chris have returned from their cruise ( they had a wonderful time) and now I can get my copy of The Habit of Being back and give Amelia her copy, which arrived the day they left.
  • I've mailed a copy of Anne of Windy Poplars to my Aunt Mary who will enjoy it and have ordered her a copy of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small. She's 88 and frail in body, but never in mind.
  • Nice weather has returned.
  • The roses bushes are all in bloom.
  • I got a little work done on a baby quilt that has been sitting way too long.
  • Have finished two mysteries that I need to review and am reading Off Armageddon Reef by David Webber and enjoying it tremendously.
  • Got a brand new vacuum cleaner, a Dyson, that will make a mundane chore semi-entertaining for a while. Love that clear cannister and the fact that there are no bags.
  • Have my yearly checkup out of the way and, as always, am grateful that Dr. B. is such a nice person. Liking and trusting your doctor is a very good thing.

There have been some sad things in the past week, as well; my Aunt Janice died, and although not entirely unexpected, it is hard to see that generation slowly passing away.

13 comments:

  1. I'm sorry for your loss, Jenclair.

    But I'm happy for all the good things you list!

    Best wishes...

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  2. Jenclair I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Sending you good thoughts! Take care.

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  3. The Anne books are all so wonderful, aren't they?

    I haven't read any of the James Herriot books but I love the British television series based on the books. Have you seen them? They are all available on Netflix and I first got them all on video from my local library. Great stuff.

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  4. I forgot to mention that I am sorry about your aunt.

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  5. So sorry to hear about your aunt JenClair. I wish you the best.

    It's great to see you back! I was wondering where you've been. Glad to see all of those good things in there!

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  6. Thanks to all of you for the good thoughts! And yes, there are always the good things to keep in mind.

    Carl - I've loved Anne for more years than I care to mention; they are still charming. Yes, I used to watch the BBC series which was excellent. I read the first Herriot soon after it was published and still smile when I think about some of the stories in the various books. I think I will add them to my Netflix cue since it has been so long since I've either read or watched them!

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  7. Jennclair, I'm sorry about your aunt - It's been years since I read Anne, and I might treat myself this summer. Thanks for reminding me. I'm looking forward to receiving the book! thanks in advance.

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  8. Sorry about your aunt. No matter how expected it was--it is still hard. Glad to see you are back to posting.

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  9. teabird - Anne of Windy Poplars was always my favorite, but they are all "feel good" books!

    danielle - Thanks. It is always sad.

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  10. Welcome back. May I join the rest of the world in expressing sorrow for your loss? Take care.

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  11. The weather has been wonderful, hasn't it? Our roses are blooming like crazy, too.

    I love James Herriot and keep thinking he's due for a reread. We adored the series, too. I've never managed to find out what that theme song is, if it's a piece of classical music (as opposed to "just a theme song someone wrote for the show").

    Sorry about your aunt. I know what you mean about seeing a generation slowly passing away.

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  12. I'm glad you got the Bidart book. I hope you enjoy it.

    Sorry about your aunt.

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  13. Jill - Thanks!

    Bookfool - My copies arrived from Amazon yesterday. I ordered 2 of All Creatures Great and Small; one for Aunt Mary and one for me! It is one of those books that can put you in a good mood.

    Stefanie - I am enjoying it! I've read through it once, but will go back and savor it later. Thanks, again~

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