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Welcome To My Blog
Hi and Welcome. I'm retired, joyfully, and now have the time to indulge myself in books, family, travel, food or whatever. This blog is my way of sharing the things I'm doing - places I visit, books I read and all the other things that make up this new retired life. For more about me visit my About page.HOME OF FAVORITE PLACES
Join us every Sunday for a meme about places that are special. 
We are spending the winter in California.
BOOK CHALLENGES and my BOOK LIST are at the top of this page (below my mountain picture)MY AWARDS
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November 1, 2008 at 7:09 pm
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November 4, 2008 at 6:39 am
sunbonnetsue
I find our local library very lacking in new book bestsellers, and so sadly, I don’t bother to go to the library. Our town does have a wonderful used book store, a cash only store that will gladly trade books for your new unwanted ones. For avid readers on a budget, this is a wonderful gem!
November 4, 2008 at 11:41 am
Diana Steele
This is a nice blog and good to hear about you. I went to school with Jay. My maiden name is Diana Staton. I will keep it and check back into it. Thanks for having it.
November 4, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Betty Mullins McGarry
Hi!
Loved reading about you. I am having the book issue. My husband and I have “tons” of books.
I have passed some on…but…I have replaced some with new ones. Gotta quit that!! I do have the library close by and can order books online.
So, now I do that most of the time. I’m tenth in line for a new one! I will wait.
Have fun being a retiree. I am!
Betty
Wyandotte ‘59
November 4, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Erick Walters
I’m on the Wyandotte listserver too.
Saw Jay’s comment on your Blog. I must say that this is the first time I’ve ever responded to a blog. I hardly know what they are for. I much prefer a smaller audience (like email one on one) because I never have much to say. However, the books you mention has been a mainstay in my life too. I have a library in my living room that covers one whole wall from floor to ceiling. Because it is so big, I’ve stopped adding to it. Now I buy electronic volumes and carry them around with me on a flash drive so I can read them anywhere and any time.
As for libraries, that’s my wife’s thing. Our daughter in law keeps her supplied with new books all the time. I haven’t checked out a book in a long time. I prefer the electronic versions.
We have a “U” shaped kitchen which I like. I do all the cooking as my wife cannot cook anymore. She tells me what and how to cook. It’s a good arrangement.
You’ve done a good job on this blog from what I see. Enjoy it and I will return from time to time to see your progress, now that I’ve contributed.
Erick W.
November 5, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Jane
Dear Margot,
This is so fun to read & so great to know what you are doing and what brings you joy! I know I could email you, but since you are writing all this, I thought you might rather have a “comment.” I am also knitting lots these days and can’t wait til I retire so I have more time to do it! It is so fun to see the beautiful picture of Eden (Q) knitting that monkey! She IS ambitious!
I haven’t read too many blogs, so thanks for getting me started! Hugs to you both! Jane
November 5, 2008 at 4:10 pm
sunbonnetsue
I am 25 years old and don’t know how to knit….it is one of the things I would love to learn. My aunt showed me how to (very quickly) a few years ago, but she never tried again.
November 6, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Anonymous
Thanks Margo, I was trying to fill out that portion just above. Out in my name but was stumped on “Mail….” Now I know! Do you mind if I send this on to Marilyn and Rick? I know they would be interested in this.
Carol
November 6, 2008 at 6:45 pm
DeAnn Smith
Carol sent me your site and I think it’s great. Wish Rick & I could do what you are doing, but it looks like we will be working until we’re 70!
Keep me posted.
DeAnn (Rick too)
November 6, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Rick Smith
Hi Margot!
I enjoyed reading your blogs, but please post more pictures (kids, travels and you and Jay of course)!
Rick
November 10, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Christopher
Hey Mom-
Great looking blog! I agree, more pictures, especially of food. And E & S.
Will you make this tamale pie soon? It looks delicious, and I would like to try it. You know, in New Mexico they make tamale pie, but it’s a little different. They open a bag of Fritos, pour chile into it, sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top, stick a plastic fork in the top and hand it over. Good street food! Now that I think of it, I guess they call it Frito pie, or something like that …
Have you got any ideas for steak? We have all of this steak and I just don’t know what to do with it …
Cx
November 11, 2008 at 8:14 am
Lisa
Love that teaser! Here’s mine:
http://www.southerngal-lisa.blogspot.com
November 11, 2008 at 9:06 am
Cerrin
Well growing up in this household has made me apreciate the written word.
But You failed to mention how every room had books. Even the bathroom had a book shelf. To this day I have to find that perfect book, or books, to take on vacation with me.
November 11, 2008 at 9:15 am
Wendi B.
You made me chuckle – thanks!
~ Wendi
Here’s my teaser!
November 11, 2008 at 10:33 am
Cerrin
I am sending this recipe on to a co-worker. If you say it cant be messed up I will give it to her for the true test if it can be messed up.
I cant wait till you get here and I can taste some of this good cooking.
November 11, 2008 at 10:33 am
Bluestocking
That sounds funny!!
November 11, 2008 at 10:49 am
Cerrin
This is one of my favorite books. And The Bean Tree which actualy comes before this book. I love reading about Turtle and all the things that happen. I am going to have to pull it off the shelf again and read it all over.
November 11, 2008 at 11:16 am
Kathy
LOL I love that qoute!!
Kathy
November 11, 2008 at 11:22 am
Lisa
One of my favorite books, too. Great teaser from it. Reminds me so well of why I love Barbara Kingsolver.
November 11, 2008 at 11:23 am
Lisa
By the way, did you take the picture on your header? It is beautiful.
November 11, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Cheryl
I’m so glad you joined in! What a funny teaser. I’ve thought the same thing before!
November 11, 2008 at 1:53 pm
avisannschild
Welcome to Teaser Tuesdays! I love Barbara Kingsolver’s books, and this one is one of my favourites. Happy reading!
My teasers are here.
November 11, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Molly
Well I liked that teaser so much I hopped over to Goodreads to check it out. I have read the Poisonwood Bible and enjoyed it very much. Now I have learned about The Bean Tree as a prequel to your Teaser. Now I have 2 new books on my To Read shelf! Thanks! Come visit mine if you have the time…
November 12, 2008 at 4:41 am
Sherry
Yum! Those are some great sounding meal ideas! I try to look at the reduced meat, too. Although I admit, that I usually just marinate and use for steak. Thanks for sharing the tips!
November 12, 2008 at 11:54 am
Cerrin
I dont know about all of the meat stores but if there is a butcher and you ask nice they will slice the meat up anyway you need it with no extra charge. I have had them do this for me many times.
November 12, 2008 at 1:34 pm
mom2fur
Round Steak really is versatile! You want to know the best one to buy? A butcher told my mother this many years ago, and it is true: look for one with a kidney shape! I’m not always lucky enough to find them, but when I do they are the most tender!
I have a top round on the stove right now, cooking with some mushroom soup and a little steak sauce. I’ll probably serve it with noodles and some cole slaw on the side.
November 13, 2008 at 11:02 am
Cerrin
Those were some of the best trips. I will never forget the snake river. My older brother told me it was called snake river because it had so many snakes in it. As I grew older I learned not to listen to all his ‘tales’.
November 13, 2008 at 1:07 pm
candice
I love(d) this book too. I remember checking it out from my elementary school library when I was in 3rd grade, by my mother’s recommendation. I simply got lost in the story. I wanted to be one of those kids- working creatively to build a home and taking care of myself. I always enjoyed imaginative play when I was a child and the more perilous the imagined situation the better. I grew up on a farm and we “played” Little House on the Prairie often. It usually involved a trecherous snow strom or searching for food or getting lost/separated from family. The story of the Boxcar Children captured all the excitement I had for adventure. I read it with my daughter when she was around 8. She liked it too but I think the generational differences may have diminished some of the charm & magic. It has been a treat to share it between 3 generations and I will definately have it in my classroom (when I get one!). I’m loving your blog, keep it up, it’s fun to read.
November 14, 2008 at 6:38 am
sunbonnetsue
Lovely photos!
One of my absolute favorite places, a place that I will always hold dear in my heart, is Portland, Maine. I worked there for 6 months and when my work visa expired, I moved back to my home in Nova Scotia. But I miss Maine terribly.
November 17, 2008 at 7:49 am
Beth F
Great review! I too was fascinated by the way Reichl’s behavior seemed to change with her disguises. I haven’t yet made any of the recipes, but they do sound yummy.
November 18, 2008 at 9:22 am
Wendi B.
What a fun teaser – kind of insightful – I’ll bet actors feel that way sometimes!
Here’s my Teaser!
November 18, 2008 at 9:33 am
Wanda
Ha! Wendi said exactly what I was thinking!
November 18, 2008 at 9:53 am
terri
I just retired too! Curious where the photo on your header was taken – it looks like the Pacific Northwest – ?
November 18, 2008 at 10:09 am
gautami tripathy
I like to read food books!
Read mine here
November 18, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Christopher
I don’t remember anything about snakes …
I thought it just snaked around with so many ox bows that it looked like a snake, but I like the more dangerous version!
November 18, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Christopher
Finally, the round steak post! I have been waiting for this, but really, I’ve been waiting to eat some round steak. Was that round steak in the stew on Sunday?
I’ve been wondering about square steak too, what do you do with that? And rump roast, of course, that raises many questions. I hope you will address these vital issues in future posts.
November 18, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Lisa
Great pictures, and I feel the same way about mountains. Growing up in Idaho, and currently living in southern wyoming, i have been to the tetons many times. jenny lake is so beautiful, but it is so sad to see all of the dead trees in the area. floating on the snake i like; whitewater rafting near jackson, i refuse to do.
November 19, 2008 at 7:11 am
Sherrie
Hi!
That teaser sounds interesting. I might have to read this book. Thanks for stopping by my place. Take Care!!
Sherrie
November 19, 2008 at 10:51 am
Wendi
What a good idea – I actually had no idea you could buy turkey legs alone! That is just about the only part of a turkey my husband likes! I don’t think we are having a real turkey this year, partly because my husband really doesn’t like turkey, and partly because I still have LAST YEAR’S turkey in the freezer! We ended up going to my parents at the last minute and didn’t ever cook mine – now I simply don’t know what to do with it. My mom assures me it is fine . . . . . but . . .
November 19, 2008 at 10:53 am
Wendi
Wendi
November 19, 2008 at 10:56 am
Wendi
What a fun book – I’m going to have to keep my eyes out for it!!
Wendi
November 19, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Dani in NC
My husband loves to buy giant prepared turkey legs from the deli on the way home. They remind me and the kids of the Renaissance Faire. Every time he eats them we say, “Father is munching on roast beast again.”
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November 19, 2008 at 9:23 pm
terri
Great review. Sounds like my kind of popcorn!
November 19, 2008 at 9:26 pm
terri
Those look like interesting choices! I loved Kingsolver’s book. Another good food book is In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. Bon appetit!
November 20, 2008 at 6:09 am
Cerrin
Knowing you are not fond of the chase movies I am suprised to NOT hear any Bad review of this movie. I am glad to hear that J liked the movie.
I figure it is an after thanksgiving movie or after Christmas movie…I just dont want to ride in the car when J is driving, after watching car chase movies.
November 20, 2008 at 10:52 am
Cerrin
I cant wait to be able to visit. It looks Like a great place. I want to just lay in the green while it is cold back here.
November 21, 2008 at 10:33 am
terri
Hi Margot – thanks for your note the other day. You left a comment on my book giveaway post but didn’t say if you want to be entered in the giveaway. It’s for The 19th Wife. I’ll be drawing the winner today, so let me know!
Fun to connect with another retiree– maybe you can show me how it’s done – I seem to be at loose ends right now, but it’s early. Just 3 weeks.
I love the photo in your header – where was that taken? Looks like the Pacific NW.
November 21, 2008 at 9:04 pm
avisannschild
Wow, great teaser! Makes me want to pick up the book!
My TT post is here.
November 23, 2008 at 6:50 am
Rick Smith
My favorite Blue Highway song is “Lazarus”…”Lazarus, Lazarus, where did you go when you left this mortal world?” The only reason I know of the group is from listening on-line to WDVX out of Knoxville. I love the music they play.
I’m enjoying your blogs and photos!
November 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Molly
Very impressive! Jay’s expression says it all. Love the gorgeous background too.
November 24, 2008 at 6:38 am
Cerrin
Wow I didnt get to see this picture. You look so happy. You should get him to go fishing more.
I love seeing him so happy.
November 24, 2008 at 7:45 am
Beth F
This sounds like it some good ideas in it. I, too, do batch or freezer cooking. Makes life easier .
November 24, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Christopher
It does look beautiful on the green, I would like to visit there soon. I understand that not only is there great food and wine, but the people are especially smart and good looking. And of course the children are all above average.
November 25, 2008 at 9:19 am
terri
I thought I recognized that teaser! I’ll wait a few more weeks before pulling that one off the shelf (or putting it on my iPod – I have a version narrated by Jim Dale that is wonderful).
I’m interested in What’s on my nightstand meme – I’ll check that one out. (I need another meme like I need another hole in my head! )
November 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm
sherry
I love “There’s a Bird on Your Head!”
Nice blog.
November 25, 2008 at 1:28 pm
sherry
One of my favorite books.
Here’s my teaser.
November 25, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Nise'
I am loving A Christmas Carol too! Have not read those Kingsolver books yet. Happy Reading.
November 25, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Wendi
I just love all the holiday books coming to the surface!!
Here’s my Teaser!
Wendi
November 25, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment
Love Mo Willems! And how fun to plan reading for a long Amtrak ride. Have a great time!
November 27, 2008 at 11:43 am
Jay
Great article I love you and hope you are having a great time. I will be holding up your end here with Cx & Gx and everyone that shows up here.
Love Ya,
Jay
November 28, 2008 at 10:37 am
Katrina
It was definitely a blessed Thanksgiving for us this year! I am so happy you were with us, as I am always thankful for your visits. Although we did miss Jay and all the kids too! I can’t wait until Christmas, but I will be up to see you before then…hopefully to make some cookies!!!
I love you!! And also to everyone in Nor. Cal.!!
luv-katrina
P.s.- your blog site is AWESOME!!
November 29, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Genevieve Taylor
I am excited to try this recipe – Jay has been talking it up! We will do it tomorrow.
Thanks for the posting!!
November 30, 2008 at 9:27 am
terri
Oh I’m beginning to know just how you feel! I’m retired less than a month but have to force myself to keep from gloating.
This phrase: “The time will go really fast” was one I heard for the last five years. And you know what? It did!
Happy permanent vacation – holiday!
November 30, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Genevieve Taylor
YUMM!!! Just put a piping hot piece of pasta in my mouth… changed it by using fusilli, and sauteed the onion and pepper in bacon grease from this morning. Aaah, the decadence of Thanksgiving.
Thanks, Margot!!
December 2, 2008 at 11:36 am
terri
I love pie. I’d take pie any day over cake or cookies. I overdosed on pumpkin pie this week!
My brother-in-law, born and raised in Texas, says “pah” too. I always tease him about it.
December 2, 2008 at 11:54 am
softdrink
Yum! A very tasty teaser.
I only like pie if it’s warm, and topped with ice cream. Unless it’s pumpkin, of course.
December 2, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Bluestocking
I have never heard this read out loud! This was the best of Dickens I think.
December 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Bluestocking
Are there pie recipes included?
December 2, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Nise'
I would love to have Sean Connery read this to me!!
December 2, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Nise'
I love blueberry pie too! My niece is a pie lover as well and wanted to have pie at her wedding receiption instead of cake! I wish she would have done it!
December 2, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Wendi
Yummy teaser – I love warm pie with a little slightly melting vanilla ice cream on the top!
Here’s my Teaser! It even includes a movie trailer for the book!
Wendi
December 2, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Jay
Did Elsie ever wake up Nana
December 3, 2008 at 10:52 am
Land of Lovings
I think I may just have to try that tomorrow. My husband loved anything made with Garlic so this would be perfect to surprise him with!
Thanks for the tip!
December 3, 2008 at 12:30 pm
June
Isn’t it the greatest!
An also newly retired teacher
December 4, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Deanna
A read aloud by a dramatic reader – yes.
I would love it if one of my girls choose to read this book…hmmm… I think I will suggest it and see which one will take me up on it.
December 7, 2008 at 11:21 am
Beth F
I big on supporting local libraries too! And J Kaye gets a big round of applause for coming up with this challenge! I signed up almost right away. I also entered a challenge sponsored by my library (see post here).
December 7, 2008 at 11:22 am
Beth F
Shoot. Link didn’t work. Try this: http://bfishreads.blogspot.com/2008/12/25-books-wrap-up.html
December 7, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Molly
Well, pretty much EVERYTHING I read comes from my local library. Unless someone gives me a book as a gift, I’m getting it from the library. Although when we travel I am afraid to bring a library book with me in case I lose it – so I do buy books for trips. I support our library with used book donations and financially when I can as well and promoted that everyone try to do the same in a <a href=”recent post…
December 8, 2008 at 8:59 am
terri
Oh I loved potato soup when I was a kid! I haven’t had it for years (except as a clam chowder base). It just went on my menu list!
December 9, 2008 at 7:08 am
Melanie
Hi,
I work with the company who published Jim Rice’s books. His Prairie’s Night Before Christmas was renamed Cowboy’s Night Before Christmas. Just in case anyone wants to look for it and can’t find it, I wanted them to know that it is still available. Merry Christmas.
December 9, 2008 at 11:20 am
Alyce
I haven’t heard of this book before. But you did remind me that we do have one copy of The Night Before Christmas that I had forgotten about. (I thought we didn’t have any Christmas books.)
December 9, 2008 at 2:46 pm
bookloverlisa
Hope you like the book. I started but never did finish it.
December 9, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Wendi
What a wonderful teaser – so short, yet it made me smile!
Here’s my Teaser!
December 9, 2008 at 4:17 pm
J. Kaye
Wanted to stop in and welcome you to this challenge. If you haven’t already, feel free to join us at the Yahoo Groups where others are participating in this challenge as well as others.
December 10, 2008 at 6:43 am
Cerrin
OH man I want some! I really missed the tetrazinni. Oh I am so sad. I am going to have to buy a turkey to cook it up so I can have some tetrazinni. lol
December 10, 2008 at 6:45 am
Cerrin
I wish I was closer to the rest of the family so I could enjoy a family gathering. Just dont forget about the lone family member in Indiana.
December 10, 2008 at 7:13 am
Cerrin
2 of my favorite books are on here.
The long winter, I remember you reading that to us when we were little. And I know why the caged bird sings, It is such a moving book for me thatI just fell in love with Maya Angelou’s writting.
But I am also one of those people that love the fluff books. I love the fact that I can read a great variety of books. So THANKS Mom, and Dad
December 10, 2008 at 7:18 am
Cerrin
I missed the book…But I love the movie.
December 10, 2008 at 7:23 am
Cerrin
I know the cookie cook book your talking about I am so glad they reprinted it so I could have my very own copy. I use it often. I am definitly awaiting a package of goodies for christmas. So it will feel like Christmas.
I will be sending out my Christmas candies this weekend. So maybe that will help me feel like it is christmas time too.
December 10, 2008 at 9:11 am
Ronnica
I don’t envy you reading Good Earth. I read it in high school and it was probably my least favorite book I was required to read (or maybe that was Grapes of Wrath…it’s certainly close). I have read another book recently by Pearl Buck that I enjoyed, though.
December 10, 2008 at 10:32 am
Jay
Great tips even an expert can get insite from you. Your blog is the best keep up the good work.
December 10, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Jennifer, Snapshot
How cute!
December 11, 2008 at 5:32 am
Beth F
OMG! That was my first cookbook too (but I got it in junior high). I still have. Just baked out of it last week for a cookie exchange over the weekend (plantation fruit bars). I am soooo familiar with the candy cane cookies and the photo in the book.
Is the new addition just a reprint, or are there new recipes? Is it worth buying? Maybe I’ll give it to my niece, who is now in junior high.
December 11, 2008 at 8:32 am
Jay
Margot this might be a good present for Gx also.
December 12, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Jane
We had tetrazini too — accidentally had to use some (hot) habanero cheese I had bought at Costco instead of the cheddar (my recipe calls for). We LOVED it — so much I had to make it again by poaching some chicken breasts in leftover turkey broth. Yes, yum.
December 12, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Jane
The only thing I have done with this recipe which I also have from Rena (written down as she dictated) is add a cup of chocolate chips. I dare you to try it.
December 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm
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December 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
fleurfisher
That’s a really diverse list! Thank you for reminding me of “The Eailway Children”. I must read “it again one day. I’seen the film lots of times but I haven’t read the book since childhood.
December 14, 2008 at 3:06 pm
fleurfisher
I’m sorry my typing was so inept. My only excuse is that it is very late in the evening here in the UK!
December 15, 2008 at 9:46 am
Cerrin
The coookie Cookbook is a reprint with the same pictures as the old one. It is one of my favorite christmas presents I have ever received.
I am thrilled they reprinted it because I know that my sister and I were going to fight over who received that book in the will. lol
See now no fights down the road.
If yours is in bad shape but loved keep it. For a gift it is definitly worth it and from my own experience write a little note in the front of the book. it makes it more special.
Margot (mom) even gave me the special cookies we always made with the page number in the front too.
Chocolate crinkles are going to be made this weekend. Yummy!
December 16, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wendi
I haven’t read the book, but I really enjoyed the movie!
Here’s my Teaser!
December 16, 2008 at 10:47 am
Beth F
Great find for this challenge. I like everything about it: a bit travel, a bit food, a bit Americana. Thanks for the review — sounds like something I should investigate.
December 16, 2008 at 11:18 am
Wanda
This book is sitting in my daughter’s room. Not one I’ve read yet though…
December 16, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Tex
I recognize all the authors and have read books by several on this list. My favorite authors are James Fenimoore Cooper, Muhbalch, Mark Twain, and a host of more contemperary writers as evidence by our collection of over 4000 books including refference and educational printings, many printed in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit will be my next read. Thanks for the hint.
December 16, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Tex
Oops.. fat finger syndrome (my excuse)
It is MUHLBACH, a German author writing around 1850, I think, translated and published in 1905 or so.
December 16, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Audra Krell
These are fantastic tips. I especially love the one about trying just 5 or 6 on the intial run, I could have saved myself many a cookie! Thanks for this great tip! Blessings to you and yours this Christmas!
December 16, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Molly
See – yet another movie based on a book that I didn’t realize was based on a book. Does anyone write an original screenplay anymore? Good teaser though. Now I am wondering just where that Farder has gotten to…
December 16, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Molly
I am far from retired (mind wandering off to dreams of sleeping in and doing whatever I want when I decide to get up….) and I HATE shopping. Every year I vow to do it all online and every year I fail because I never can figure out what to get everyone before it is too late to be delivered in time. But not this year! I successfully bought EVERYTHING online this past weekend while sitting in front of the fire in my slippers as our tree sparkled. I spent a total of $6 on shipping and now I just wait for it all to come to me. I don’t even think I overspent – I found a lot of good deals. I feel like I’ve already gotten my own X-Mas present – a mall free season!
December 17, 2008 at 1:20 am
fleurfisher
Great book! I hope you are enjoying it as much as I did.
December 17, 2008 at 6:44 am
Cerrin
That is a great idea. But what do you do for those parents that move arround a lot?
December 17, 2008 at 7:15 am
Nichole
What a smart idea!
December 17, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Molly
Hey Margot – about the Monday Movie Meme, this is the first week I didn’t post a question. Got a little hectic. You can come visit any time and play along with any of the posts – I just try to post a new question each Monday for anyone wanting to play. Still trying to drum up attention to it – so spread the word!!!
December 18, 2008 at 8:33 am
Sue Habig
Hello Ms. Joyfully Retired!
Merry Christmas. Judi B. gave me your blog website. I love it and your cookie recipes.
My how time flies. I’m expecting our 2nd child in July 2009.
Enjoy your retirement!
December 18, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Jay
You need to read rocks in my dryer on the 18th and you will not have a dry handkerchief left.
December 19, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Janet
What an amazing find! IAfter 30 years in one home, I moved into a Townhome & can’t find a thing-especially my BC Cooky Book! Needed my recipe for Candy Cane cookies.
If BC Cooky Book could tell stories, I’m sure there are plenty. It was also my first purchased cook book. While on a summer vacation,(must have been early 60’s) my parents could not believe that thiscookie book was what I wanted as a souvenier. I read each page and each recipe over and over. Read it as one would read a novel.
Today I am trying to recreate the warmth and spirit that sometimes escapes us as we grow older. I have 2 little grandbabies and can’t wait to see their excited faces when they reach for a candy cane cookie.
My book has stains, droppings of crusted cookie dough, splatters of food coloring-some pages are torn and taped –held together by a rubber band–it has seen happy holidays and some not so happy but it is the most amazing realization that as a cookie is made to enjoy so that you can make it again to devour, so is life–keep making those cookies-for life is sweet!
December 21, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Beth F
Thanks for stopping by today! I wish you a great holiday season! I may not always comment, but I read pretty much all your posts.
December 21, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Molly
Well now I have a wonderful baritone voice singing the chorus to me in my head over and over! I suppose I could have worse voices in my head! The Monday Movie Meme is up if you are interested…
December 22, 2008 at 5:58 am
Lynda
Thanks for this lovely recipe ;0)
December 23, 2008 at 9:11 am
Carrie
Sounds intriguing!
December 23, 2008 at 10:06 am
Molly
Hey, thanks for playing this week! Wild guess here – your hubby’s are #’s 1-5? Tell him Dances With Wolves is a Chick Flick disguised as a Western ;0) Someone else listed Steel Magnolias – my hubby and I both really like this movie (one of the few girly ones I have found him to enjoy) but I left it off since there were just as many parts that made me sad as feelin’ good.
December 23, 2008 at 10:16 am
Beth F
Good list! I haven’t seen P.S., I Love You yet, but it’s in my NetFlix queue.
The book Open Range was really good.
December 23, 2008 at 10:23 am
Molly
Uh-oh – sounds like those muskrats have been lurking around our house. Great teaser. Didn’t do one this week as I am still on the same book from the last 2 weeks.
December 23, 2008 at 10:25 am
Molly
You might like Lynn @ http://queenofthecastlerecipes.blogspot.com/...
December 23, 2008 at 11:06 am
Bluestocking
I remember this series. I re-read these books several times.
December 23, 2008 at 11:10 am
Bluestocking
Johanne Fluke? I think I’ve seen some of her books in Barnes & Noble. Doesn’t she have a new one out with a chocolate wedding cake on the front?
December 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Jennifer, Snapshot
The American Fried book sounds cool!
I can’t wait to see what Santa might bring too!
December 23, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Nise'
Haven’t read these books in years! Maybe with the grandchildren.
December 23, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Wendi
Oh I LOVED those books growing up! My parents used to let us read them before bed and we would take turns reading chapters!
Here’s my Teaser!
December 24, 2008 at 8:06 am
Erica
Ya know my daughter read this series recently, but I’m not sure I’ve read it! Maybe I will! Thanks for sharing!
December 26, 2008 at 9:48 am
Cerrin
I also love all 5 of those authors. Thanks to you, I got my love of reading from both of my wonderful parents. And well I do keep adding to my huge collection of books.
December 26, 2008 at 9:55 am
Cerrin
I remember you making this stew this time of year when it gets cold out.
But I remember most the stories about you making hocky puck biscuits.
I think hearing about the mistakes your parents make when cooking makes cooking fun for kids. So thanks….OH and when I am making something I still double check if it needs baking Soda or Powder.
December 26, 2008 at 10:00 am
Cerrin
P.S. I love you was great I am so glad you finaly watched it. And Definitly Maybe, It was such a tear jearker But I love watching it. I thought it was so well played out.
Have you found a movie yet that is suitable for someone that dosent like profanity, lude acts, strong views, or the other list of bad stuff?
December 26, 2008 at 10:06 am
Cerrin
I like the whole cheese tray, Queso, chips and dips.
Maybe a nice meat tray. But I like the cheese selection myself
OH and plenty of cookies. I kinda missed out on the stockings though.
December 26, 2008 at 6:06 pm
bookworm
Welcome to the Romance Reading Challenge, happy reading
December 28, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Molly
So many posts – so many thoughts. Not sure where to put them all!
-Yosemite is a special place for us as well. We made the trip out there when visiting the Bay Area one year. Camped in the valley and hiked to all the falls – Bridal among them I recall. I could honestly live there it was so pretty and peaceful – we were there in May before all the traffic. That picture with your hubby at Half Dome is tremendous – very jealous.
-Please tell me about the game Shanghai – my family is always looking for new ways to argue about who is cheating :0)
-It was just my folks and my brother growing up so we never had anything special for X-Mas dinner – Mac & Cheese was considered fancy – Mom only cooked 1x/year and set Thanksgiving aside for that.
December 30, 2008 at 5:30 am
Cerrin
I dont remember this dish. It must have been something as a kid I would refuse to eat.
Not many of those dishes arround.
December 30, 2008 at 5:32 am
fleurfisher
Now that’s intriguing!
December 30, 2008 at 5:34 am
Cerrin
Wow that makes me want to take a train somewhere. I wonder if the Louisville train is still working. Or do I have to drive to Cinncinati to go anywhere…This I shall check out.
December 30, 2008 at 11:54 am
fleurfisher
My copy of “Little Women”, our one book in common, was my mothers and we have both read it some many times that it is close to falling apart. I remember “Charlotte’s Web”, “Heidi” and Laura Ingalls Wilder fondly so I’ll be interested to read your thoughts on them as an adult!
December 30, 2008 at 11:59 am
candice
Actually, those girls skated & scooted INSIDE today, due to all the lovely snow! and it was a lot of fun. Thanks, Nana
December 30, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Molly
Oh boy! Even the animated ones can have violence in them these days! I’m assuming she doesn’t want to watch a bunch of kids’ movies but “The Princess Bride” is classsic fun for all ages.
I’m guessing it is safest to stick with the classics like “You Can’t Take It With You” or “It Happened One Night” (or is even that one too racy?!).
For more recent ones, “The Queen” was very good and there may be one swear word, if that – nothing else. “The Pursuit of Happyness” again may have a handful of swear words but the movie’s theme is very wholesome. “Good Night & Good Luck” didn’t have anything in it that I can think of that would be offensive – other than lots of smoking and communist threats!
December 30, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Wendi
Oh, I LOVED reading this book! It is one of my favorites from the holiday season this year! I sure hope you are enjoying it. If I recall – that scene is in his store or office. . .
Here’s my Teaser!
December 31, 2008 at 10:10 pm
samza
I like julibee-diamond verymuch
January 2, 2009 at 6:02 am
Beth F
I’m in this one too. Sounds like a great way to learn more about blogging.
January 2, 2009 at 6:41 am
Cerrin
I thought I would pipe in being the movie buff for the family. Princess Bride has Cuss words in it…not the normal cuss words, but it does say things Gma dosent approve of. And I love that movie.
It happened one night is a bit too racy.
The Queen has sexual inuendo in it. Not blatent, but too much for her and The pursuit of Happyness has cussing in it.
It is a very difficult thing to find these movies and shows for G-ma. Good night and Good luck has cussing in it also. Thanks though I do apreciate the help of finding showes for her lol.
I am currently trying to get some BBC mystery TV shows on DVD for her. Something I think she may enjoy.
January 2, 2009 at 6:44 am
Cerrin
LOL I am challenging myself to read the whole JD Robb series from begining to he last book (not the end because she is not finished thank goodness) Then I will start in on another series of books.
My main challenge this year is to get all my books on a book shelf…or 5 bookshelfs
January 2, 2009 at 6:50 am
Cerrin
Thanks for posting that picture I didnt have that one. I would also love to see the home movies. I hope you have a copy you can bring back here when you come…
January 2, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Molly
Oh yeah! I totally signed up for that one too and then promptly forgot all about it. What I don’t really get though is where we post comments about our ideas/thoughts/etc. with each other. I went to her site and saw that we are supposed to be working on what we feel our blog is for. Am I just supposed to think about it personally for 2 weeks or post something on my site about it? I thought there would be some topic discussion going on on her site. Why am I bothering you with all of this blather?! I should be asking her these questions I guess – thanks for reminding me about it though :0)
January 3, 2009 at 7:58 am
candice
i’m thinking Singing in the Rain would be perfect (although Gene Kelly may seem too arrogant for grams). The girls love it & we just saw it on the big screen! I think White Christmas and It’s a Wondrful Life are wonderful too and completely appropriate. Many of the “period piece” movies like A Room with a View (my all time favorite movie) are good & prim. The “love making” in Room with a View is some passionate kissing. Sense & Sensability, Pride & Prejudice are pretty good too for grams. Do you think she would like Miss Pettygrew lives for a day, if you weren’t there? Atonement would be good, but maybe too much. these are my thoughts…
January 3, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Brent (your brother)
Hi Margot,
I finally took the time to check out your Blog. It’s fantastic! You’ve got quite the story telling skill. You caught my interest. It was great hearing the family story told in a warm and loving way. I also liked the layout, variety of subject matter, and the photos Why, I might even try making the Reception Salad.
January 3, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Brent (your brother)
Wow! Fantastic job with your blog. You’ve got the writer/storyteller thing going on big time. I especially enjoyed hearing the family stories. Why, I might just have to try making that Reception Salad.
January 3, 2009 at 3:57 pm
ggw_bach
that is a challenge! I thought 1 book a week would be a challenge enough, but double that seems almost out of reach
good luck on the attempt, and hope you post frequent updates. Here’s to books and reading.
January 3, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Writer's Block Party
What a great idea to join these book challenges. I had no idea such things existed! I imagine they’re helpful for keeping up motivation! I decided for myself to read 52 this year–roughly one per week, but I didn’t join any challenges.
I just told friends and family about it and started a blog for it. I’m hoping my keen desire to not have to say “oh, I gave up on that” will keep me going!
Good luck with your challenges!
January 4, 2009 at 5:12 am
Beth F
I’m in this one too!
January 5, 2009 at 11:43 am
J. Kaye
Wanted to stop in and welcome you to this challenge. If you haven’t already, feel free to join us at the Yahoo Groups where others are participating in this challenge as well as others.
January 6, 2009 at 4:24 am
fleurfisher
Great teaser. I love “the story behind” type books!
January 6, 2009 at 4:34 am
Beth F
Nice teaser!! BTW: you’ve been tagged!
January 6, 2009 at 6:24 am
Cerrin
Oh I bet I could do this…Can I count my School books in too. So it is 3 tax books Done and 2 fluff novels…Wow I could do this challenge maybe I will sign up for it.
January 6, 2009 at 6:26 am
Cerrin
Thanks for rubbing it in. Do you need me to run outside in the Cold rain, Bundled up (because it is cold here) to take a picture of the Dark dreary days?
January 6, 2009 at 6:31 am
Cerrin
Wow! That was a very powerful story. Happy Birthday Sis.
I do remember Candice on the phone to you mom, while she was having contractions I could swear you were feeling them too.
which is why I try to never let you know when I am in pain. Because you feel it too.
January 6, 2009 at 8:02 am
FleurFisher
I haven’t made my mind up on the challenge but reading Agatha Christie in order is an excellent idea for a longer term project. Have you come across Laura Thompson’s biography of Agatha Christie I wonder…..I read it last year and really enjoyed it.
January 6, 2009 at 8:06 am
Dawn
I’ve joined this one, too. I don’t know how I’ll do, but I’ll have fun with it (no stress!)
January 6, 2009 at 8:07 am
Dawn
a “literary hermitage” … I like that! What a legacy to leave behind (and enjoy in the meantime).
January 6, 2009 at 8:12 am
BooksPlease
One of my favourite hymns!
January 6, 2009 at 8:23 am
fuzzyface
Thank you for your comment on my book blog http://quambrevetempus.wordpress.com. I also love Agatha Christie, especially her Poirot mysteries. I think I enjoy him better than Sherlock Holmes. I’ve been working through the poirot mysteries in order, and it’s been fun.
January 6, 2009 at 9:01 am
Jeanette
This sounds like a great idea. I’ve been thinking about reading all the Miss Marple and then all the Poirot books in order but maybe I will join this and just read them all in publication order. I’ll have to ponder it some more.
January 6, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Kerrie
Thanks for the promo. Jeanette, your idea sounds a good one too. One of the things that has struck me in reading them in publication order is that Christie seems to be searching for a satisfactory/suitable protagonist, and hence there are a number of contenders that she tries out.
January 6, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Joyfully Retired
The Laura Thompson biography is new to me but I think it would be a good addition to this project (this many books is definitely a PROJECT.)
I hope you will all go to Kerrie’s blog and join in. All Agatha-lovers should have a forum to talk to each other.
January 6, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Molly
Holy cow – didn’t she write a gazillion mystery books? How many years might this little project take? I can’t read one after another in a row from the same author – but I do like to read their works chronologically.
January 6, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Kim
An apartment suite packed with books! Doesn’t get much better than that….
*smiles*
Kim
January 7, 2009 at 1:07 am
Betty
I’m thinking along the same lines as Kim. “Packed with books” is a phrase that makes me happy everytime I hear it. =D
January 7, 2009 at 6:56 am
A Frugal Housewife - Jody
I use my crock pot all the time and have never tried the liners. I normally put soap and water in mine and let it soak overnight. I might have to give these a try.
January 7, 2009 at 7:47 am
Carol
I love, love, love my crock pot! Since I discovered these liners, my crock pot loves me back. Sheer bliss, I tell ya!
January 7, 2009 at 9:34 am
Kim@ForeverWherever
I sooo hate to clean my crockpot…it’s so big! Thanks! I’m gonna buy some!
January 7, 2009 at 9:51 am
Kim
I don’t think I like the idea of having a plastic bag heat up in the crockpot with my food in it for 8 hours. I would be very wary of this.
I too just fill the crock with hot water and let sit.
January 7, 2009 at 10:17 am
Blue Castle
Interesting idea. What will they think of next?
January 7, 2009 at 11:34 am
Sarah
Using my crockpot more is definitely a New Year’s Resolution! Interesting about the liners. Hmmm. . . Thanks for sharing.
January 7, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Melanie
I, too, have been using these for awhile now and love them. Furthermore, when there is food left in there, I just remove the bag, put a twist-tie on and place the liner with food into a bowl in the fridge. Saves a step of putting the leftovers in another container.
January 8, 2009 at 5:09 am
Cerrin
I love all the Poirot mysteries. For myself I love watching the movies….AND Miss Marple She is just so clever.
January 8, 2009 at 8:38 am
Scott
Hi there — I like this blog. Your picture reminds me lot of my mother, but I suspect you’regetting a LOT more reading done than she does.
I’m a reporter working for one of the bigger magazines on a story about the financial lifecycle. You seem like one of the happiest retirees I’ve come across. Would you like to participate? It’s pretty basic and we can provide a bit of free financial advice as a reward. Thanks…
January 8, 2009 at 8:44 am
Molly
Thanks for the tag – this will be fun posting! I love your cookbook photos – they look very well loved :0)
January 8, 2009 at 9:31 am
Beth F
You did a fantastic job with the meme. Wasn’t it fun!!! As you know, I love that cookie cookbook. In fact, I was just thinking of seeing if I could get a copy for my niece, who will soon be 14.
January 8, 2009 at 1:47 pm
fleurfisher
Thank you for tagging me. My longest serving book is “Little Women” too – I inherited my mother’s copy. I’ll have to give some thought to the others questions!
January 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Kim
I don’t use liners, and usually only soak it until I load it into the dishwasher, if the crock is removable, of course, but I don’t think I have ever seen one that wasn’t.
I priced out those liners too; they were about .50 each.
January 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm
bookworm
What an interesting book, it does sound very good.
great review
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
January 9, 2009 at 12:07 am
Margot
Beth: Thanks for the compliment. It means a lot.
Molly and fleurfisher: Thanks for accepting the tag.
January 9, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Molly
Hope to have up my version tomorrow. By the way – my hubby was too cute – he read your reply to his music post and wanted to know what exactly you meant by discerning. “I mean, I know its a compliment of some sort” I think were his exact words ;0) He’s happy to know you think so highly of his music taste and that he is in fact a keeper.
January 10, 2009 at 6:42 am
Beth F
Good set of goals. We all seem to want to improve our blog’s look. I too am hoping to learn more about search engines and how to make sure my blog comes up when someone searches for a book I’ve reviewed.
January 10, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Shonda
My blog has tapped into my creative side too. Like you, I didn’t realize it was sleeping until I started blogging.
You have good goals. I like your goal about search engine. I’m not familiar with that.
January 10, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Kerrie
Do feel free to contribute reviews to the Carnival
http://acrccarnival.blogspot.com/
gives all the details.
It will continue all year so whenever you post a review on your site pop over and add it to the next Carnival
January 11, 2009 at 9:59 am
Louise
You have great goals and some of them are similar to my own blog-goals. I look forward to follow your progress through the year
January 12, 2009 at 12:44 pm
fleurfisher
That is a lovely picture. I live by the sea, where the English Channel meets the Atlantic. It can be just as beautiful but today it is grey and stormy and at high tide the sea was crashing over the promenade onto the road. Which is wonderful to watch from our upstairs window. I have enjoyed following your blog and so I have given you an award: http://fleurfisher.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/premio-dardos-award/
January 13, 2009 at 4:58 am
Beth F
Good teaser! I’m in Virginia too — but it’s only 1861!
January 13, 2009 at 8:52 am
Carrie, Reading to Know
Both excellent choices indeed!! Thanks for sharing.
January 13, 2009 at 9:02 am
stephanie
We LOVE Robert McCloskey in our house! My girls and I just finished his chapter book – Homer Price – as a read aloud. Blueberries for Sal is one of my daughter’s favorites, too.
Great choices!
January 13, 2009 at 10:53 am
hopeistheword
Thanks for sharing your favorite childhood books. My girls have loved Blueberries for Sal, but I don’t think we’ve ever shared Make Way for the Ducklings. I’ll have to try to remedy that when we go to the library tomorrow!
Thanks for commenting on my blog!
I’ve enjoyed reading some of your posts, and I’ll definitely be back!
January 13, 2009 at 11:19 am
Book Psmith
Great teaser. I am going to share this with my family.
We are both in places where strange things are happening. No end to the excitement.
Happy reading.
January 13, 2009 at 11:24 am
Book Psmith
I could spend all day driving up and down PCH and not get bored…as a matter of fact I have a few times:) Have you also enjoyed the coast further up north around Oregon and Washington? I haven’t experienced the east coast but I have visited the coastal towns of the Netherlands, yet it is the Pacific coast that has my heart.
January 13, 2009 at 11:26 am
Book Psmith
I love my crockpot. These sound like great recipes. The last roast I made didn’t turn out exactly the way I had hoped. I think I will write this one down.
January 13, 2009 at 11:36 am
fleurfisher
I have seen a lot of the English and Scottish coast, but I have never crossed to your side of the Atlantic. One day maybe …..
January 13, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Jay
I am in Pennsylvania in 1863 now. I came in my readings from Virginia. Civil war books Gods and Generals/ Killer Angels a family affair book series.
January 13, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Carrie K.
Oooo – sounds intriguing!
January 13, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Terri B.
That little town in Virginia sounds intriguing!
January 13, 2009 at 1:53 pm
fuzzyface
I succumbed to peer pressure, and posted the rest of the paragraph from “Dawn”
http://quambrevetempus.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/sneak-peak-tuesday/
January 13, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Lauren@5minutesforbooks
Wonderful choices! My daughter and I recently checked out Make Way for Ducklings at the library. She just giggled every time I read through the list of all the ducklings names.
January 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Nise'
Sounds great! I am waiting for this book.
January 13, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Laura
I spray my crockpot with PAM before using it and that makes cleanup very simple. I too hesitate to cook stuff for a long time in a plastic bag.
January 13, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Bookie Woogie
Love both of these!
Don’t know if you’ve seen it, but here’s a hilarious post about “Blueberries for Sal” I saw a while back:
http://derfwadmanor.blogspot.com/2008/11/blueberries-for-salthe-directors-cut.html
Z-Dad
January 13, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Kim
Great teaser! I haven’t read Baldacci in a couple of years, but have always enjoyed those I have read.
*smiles*
Kim
January 13, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Maranda
Thank you for posting that. It brings light to my evening after working on my kitchen. Ive been working on getting my routine down and this gives me a bit more understanding on how it should be done.
January 13, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Dave Roller (Home School Dad)
Thanks. I home school my 3 kids and my wife works outside the home. The teaching is more up my alley than the cleaning. Your post will be a great help!
January 13, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Margot
Bookie Woogie – I checked out the Derfwad Manor post you mentioned. Absolutely hilarious. She is a good but very funny writer. Thanks for sharing that.
January 13, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Mommy Bee
LOL I was thinking your ‘old fashioned way’ might be something like “Have the kids do it!”
Great job writing it all out though. My dad was a stickler about washign dishes in the proper order (his mother is OCD and a neat freak–she vacuumed the entire house twice a day!)
January 14, 2009 at 6:03 am
Kay
I *do* use a dishwasher.. but I empty it of the clean stuff before I begin the meal and cook ‘right into the dishwasher’… cutting boards and knives etc and then after dinner, the only things left to put in are the dishes we ate off of and a couple of pots and pans.
Great post, btw. It’s nice to meet you! : )
January 14, 2009 at 10:08 am
Bumbles
Hmmm. I hate doing the dishes so I highly encourage the wash as you go method rather than a big looming pile after the fact. I shove as much as I can into the diswasher. I love that sucker. Before we had one my hubby was the dishwasher. He actually doesn’t mind doing them – it is his quiet time where he vegges out to his music and works at his own pace. In great appreciation I tackle most all of the other household chores.
January 14, 2009 at 11:43 am
Saturday Review of Books: January 10, 2009 at Semicolon
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January 14, 2009 at 11:57 am
Kara
I had to laugh as I read your post. We don’t have a dishwasher because our kitchen is so very small and now that my 9 year old (my oldest) is washing dishes I am teaching him the same thing. I never thought about the fact that many of his counterparts do have dishwashers and won’t learn the “basics” for quite some time.
Thanks for this lovely post!
January 14, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Cerrin
Well I own a dishwasher…But growing up you never put something in the dishwasher with food on it…you will get mice and bugs…lol now they say you can throw it all in there…I dont. I tend to wash everything by hand. the only time I use my dishwasher is after a big party where everything is dirty and I can run a full load that night.
January 14, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Dawn
I reviewed *Blueberries for Sal* after the kids and I went blueberry picking in NH this summer.
I’d like to do an “on the road” post about *Make Way for Ducklings* (we live near Boston) … probably when the weather warms up!
January 14, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Dawn
I make only a few things in the crockpot, but I use it at least one night a week, with these in rotation. E-mail me if you’d like any of the recipes:
sauerbraten
barbeque pork (for pulled pork sandwiches)
zesty Italian beef tips
pork loin with raisins, plums, ginger …
January 14, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Dawn
This is a great project!
Many of your goals are measurable which makes it easier for you to determine if you’re “successful” than a more objective analysis.
I think your ‘keep it fun’ is a great one … be true to yourself and your interests and it should continue to flow for you!
January 14, 2009 at 3:09 pm
MrsScotsman
“we aren’t born knowing how to do this job” I’m 30 and I find it very common for mom’s my age to not have a clue how to clean house. Many of these friends are military brats and we have recently discussed how our moms just did everything. I’m learning everything for the first time and taking my 3 year old along on the journey. Thanks for your post – especially the picture – it makes me feel better.
January 14, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Margot
Thank you all for your insightful comments. They show we all come from various backgrounds and circumstances.
Learning the basics as a child is a kindness for that child. He/she now has a skill that can last a lifetime.
January 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Amy @ Hope Is the Word
This is a really beautiful post, even if it is about cleaning up a messy kitchen. I agree that with the addition of some of our modern conveniences, we’ve lost something precious. Have you read Wendell Berry’s fiction? You would probably appreciate it.
January 14, 2009 at 9:01 pm
claire
Hi Margot, thanks for stopping by my blog. I really find this piece you wrote so wonderful. I grew up with helpers doing chores around the house, and when we migrated to Canada a few years ago I was stunned with all the housework I needed to do on my own and I was at a loss. I had no idea what to do. I sure wish I had this then. Ha ha. Anyway, I’m doing better now. My eldest son just turned 8 and I will definitely be teaching him!
January 15, 2009 at 6:17 am
Becky
Thanks for stopping by my blog – I am glad to have found a new blog to read.
January 15, 2009 at 5:12 pm
hopeistheword
I tagged you on a book meme. I hope you don’t mind!
Here’s the link–>http://hopeistheword.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/the-bookshelf-meme/
I’ve really enjoyed your blog!
January 15, 2009 at 10:03 pm
tanabata
It sure does seem like there are a lot of strange things happening in the town. Sounds like an exciting read.
January 16, 2009 at 5:33 am
Beth F
Thanks for sharing these thoughts. I’m imaging a teen in the 50s in pedal pushers and on a Schwinn bicycle!
January 16, 2009 at 5:54 am
Sara
My husband and I both read Divine Justice when it arrived from my favorite book-swapping site, http://www.bookins.com, and we’ve already traded it back. I’m glad we both got to read it for only $4.49 shipping (points were a wash since we re-traded it) because if I’d spent $30 I’d be disappointed. As it was, we both got a chuckle out of how unbelievable the events in Divine were, but it’s a fantasy, kind of like our addiction to the Jack Bauer “24″ TV series. What I like about Baldacchi’s books is that we do both enjoy them and can discuss the books. There aren’t many authors that appeal to both of us. Michael Connelly is another one and we’re both reading The Brass Verdict now, but will soon be sending it along to another Bookins reader!
January 16, 2009 at 8:39 am
Margot
How did you know? Yes, those pedal pushers were so comfortable. And my Schwinn was a beautiful blue I kept until about ten years ago.
January 16, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Amy @ Hope Is the Word
Oh, I just hadn’t dug around in your archives enough, I guess. Sorry to re-tag you! That cookbook you got at the church convention looks really neat and a great resource to have.
I didn’t realize you and your dh were traveling the country. What fun!
January 17, 2009 at 5:22 am
Beth F
Mine was white with pink stripes. I loved that bike.
January 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Kim
I had a hard time writing goals too, just because I so often fail with them. But I figured it was a good start to the BIP because at least we’ll all have something to come back to and compare to see if we’ve done well. I think your goals are great, and thanks for participating!
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)
January 19, 2009 at 8:25 am
Molly
Doesn’t sound much like the camping I know! I remember how excited I was when we got an air mattress for our tent – ha ha!
January 20, 2009 at 4:50 am
Mint
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January 20, 2009 at 6:01 am
fleurfisher
I love “The Railway Children” – the book, and the film! We had the story on record too I was a child and you are right, it does work very well read aloud.
January 20, 2009 at 6:06 am
fleurfisher
I’m a third generation knitter and I love it!
January 20, 2009 at 6:21 am
Beth F
I love your Where Are You summary! Looks to be a good adventure!
January 20, 2009 at 7:02 am
Wanda
Uh oh, someone is missing…
January 20, 2009 at 7:06 am
Wanda
I must check to see if our library has this, my daughter loves reading stories about children from long ago. Thanks for the review!
January 20, 2009 at 7:22 am
Sunny
Great teaser! And I love the “where are you” description, too!
January 20, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Wendi
Wonderful teaser – makes me wonder what else is going on in the book. Here’s my Teaser!
~ Wendi
January 20, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Staci
Awesome teaser and Where are you? this sounds like a great adventure…will they make it out alive?
January 21, 2009 at 10:11 am
Bumbles
Haha! Falling for a critically wounded guy is no way to get yourself out of peril!!!
January 21, 2009 at 10:30 am
Anonymous
Happy Birthday Chrstopher. I liked your poem.
Your always were witty and creative.
January 21, 2009 at 10:54 am
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January 21, 2009 at 1:04 pm
bookworm
great post, happy reading
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January 21, 2009 at 1:06 pm
bookworm
this does sound good for kids, great review.
January 22, 2009 at 11:55 am
Short Story: The Bristol Bowl by Edith Nesbit « Fleur Fisher reads
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January 22, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Dawn
What a nice tribute, Margot! I hope Mark gets to read it
The Sesame Street picture really hits me … *Street Gang* (the history of Sesame Street) was sent to me yesterday. What a comfort read that will be!
January 22, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Dawn
I always like the “Where Are You?” posts. I think because bloggers write them in the first person I get pulled right in.
January 22, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Dawn
Margot – another wonderful tribute to a member of your family. Boy, if I’m ever roasted I want you there
Please thank Christopher for sharing, not only his poem, but the story behind it. Best wishes to him on his birthday and with the renovation and greening of their home.
January 23, 2009 at 4:30 am
bookworm
wow, this does sound very good. great review
thats great how the scary parts were well written.
January 23, 2009 at 8:03 am
Cerrin
I couldn’t view the picture. How odd.
But I love Sonic their Soda’s are the best. And the frito chili cheese wrap is very tasty…
January 23, 2009 at 8:05 am
Cerrin
Yes and I remember looking for camp psites with NO RV’s. Yes times have changed.
January 23, 2009 at 8:09 am
Cerrin
Happy Birthday Mark.
January 23, 2009 at 8:11 am
Cerrin
I hope this was a purchased book that you can send my way
But if not I will have to check out the used book store.
January 23, 2009 at 8:12 am
Cerrin
I like the favorite places. I have so many different ones to suggest. lol
January 23, 2009 at 10:31 am
sunbonnetsue
Hi M, I just wanted to thank you for the spot-on comment you made on my knitting post. Very sound advice
January 23, 2009 at 11:10 am
Cerrin
Now I can see the picture. Ahhh makes me think of summer time and I want a good coke today lol.
January 23, 2009 at 4:26 pm
bermudaonion
I love the idea of a Favorite Places feature. It would be a really unique feature.
January 23, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Kim
I have notepads all over the place to write ideas on, but I always forget to leave a pen or a pencil — duh! I’m glad this activity was useful for you!
Kim
January 24, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Framed
I loved this book. I’ve read several of Nesbit’s book since but this remains my favorite. The dialogue between the children is so much fun. Thanks for bringing up such a good memory.
January 25, 2009 at 6:57 am
Beth F
Love the idea of Favorite Places! I like to travel and traveling vicariously can be fun!
I have notepads and pencils all over the place, I just keep forgetting to check the lists! LOL!
January 25, 2009 at 6:58 am
Beth F
I actually remembered yesterday, but I think it’s a good idea to post these reminders every once in a while.
January 26, 2009 at 12:35 am
Beth F
Come on over to my blog and pick up an award!
http://bfishreads.blogspot.com/2009/01/award_26.html
January 26, 2009 at 5:36 am
Cerrin
OH! You could have sent me some Crispys. ummmmm The things I miss being all the way across the country.
Never been one for the split pea soup. But I always loved the picture of how it is made. That cartoon one.
January 26, 2009 at 5:41 am
Beth F
Wonderful post. I was in Denmark in May 2008, and indeed, some of the streets in the smaller towns look very similar to your photo. As soon as you mentioned windmills, I wondered if Sideways had been filmed there.
What a delightful place Solvang seems — full of great memories for you.
January 26, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Molly
Reminds me of Stowe, VT where the Von Trapp family moved after fleeing the Nazis. Interesting how cultures leave their impressions on the new homes they travel to. Thanks for visiting the Monday Movie Meme!
January 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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January 26, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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January 27, 2009 at 6:50 am
Beth F
Great Where Are You, and the teaser made me hungry!! Can’t wait to read your review!
January 27, 2009 at 7:32 am
Sunny
Oh great teaser! Makes me hungry. And I like the title!
January 27, 2009 at 7:35 am
Bumbles
I should say so – I’m getting hungry for my lunch already. Yummy.
January 27, 2009 at 7:57 am
hopeistheword
Great list, Magot! I’ve seen Animal, Vegetable, Mineral referred to over and over on various blogs. It sounds interesting! The Swindoll book sounds good, too.
I’m really excited about the Kirby Larson interview. Hattie Big Sky is a GREAT book. You’d really enjoy it, I think.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
January 27, 2009 at 8:56 am
Lisa
i will have to find this book. yum!
January 27, 2009 at 9:33 am
Book Psmith
I have enjoyed each of her books…now you have me thinking about some rereads:)
January 27, 2009 at 9:37 am
Anonymous
Sounds tasty. Yum!:)
January 27, 2009 at 9:38 am
confuzzledbooks
Sound Tasty. Yum
January 27, 2009 at 11:46 am
Nise'
I’m reading I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings too. If I quit spending so much time on the computer, I would probably finish it!
January 27, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Robin of mytwoblessings
Great list – James and I are in the process of reading homer price. The doughnut shop one is funny. I’ve been getting into Agatha Christie myself – maybe I should join the challenge. Enjoy.
January 27, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Deanna
Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives sounds very interesting. I am going to check into this one.
I did not know there is a Christian Readers Challenge. Is this a local challenge for you or on the web?
January 27, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Cerrin
Wow that is a great Story. Good Job Q
I would buy your book. I can picture your pictures in this book too.
January 27, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Bluestocking
I read the agatha christie one. It was good!
January 27, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Jennifer, Snapshot
I can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts on Caged Bird. . .
January 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm
fleurfisher
I have “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” at hand too, to start off on the same project. I suspect I’ll get distracted and read things out of order though!
January 27, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Alyce
I read Maya Angelou’s book a few years ago and enjoyed it very much.
January 27, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Brie
Thank you for this review. I have been wanting to try Linda Howard but didn’t know where to start. I’ll definitely be picking this one up!
January 27, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Kim
Oh my! What time is dinner?
A truly sumptuous teaser.
*smiles*
Kim
January 27, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Kim
What a great month of reading you have had! Homer Price has been a favorite classic around here for years.
*smiles*
Kim
January 27, 2009 at 9:02 pm
blonde1981
You aren’t kidding. That one does make me hungry.
January 27, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Wendi
Ohhhh – now I’m really hungry for some really nice, elegant food. . .
Here’s my Teaser! ~ Wendi
January 28, 2009 at 4:53 am
Jace
Hi Margot. Great blog you have here!
I took this analyzer and guess what … I’m the same type as you. 
January 28, 2009 at 4:55 am
Jace
What a quaint, lovely place!
January 28, 2009 at 5:03 am
Jace
I’m a big fan of Linda Howard too!
She was one of the first romance authors I read. I’ve read all her older books, right up to KISS ME WHILE I SLEEP, and I have COVER OF NIGHT in the TBR pile. I shall have to check this one out. Thanks for the review. 
January 28, 2009 at 5:51 am
Megan@SortaCrunchy
Fun! It says I’m the artist type – and I totally am! What a neat site.
January 28, 2009 at 8:22 am
Kirstin
Hey, that was cool i was the performers type and it was interesting that it really did fit my style. Thanks for teh link.
January 28, 2009 at 8:50 am
Brooke
how fun! i’m an entertainer.
January 28, 2009 at 8:56 am
Anonymous
Q – What a great story! Your writing is excellent; I hope you will publish more stories on your Grandmother’s blog.
January 28, 2009 at 12:51 pm
MrsScotsman
On both of my blogs I am ‘performer’. I was curious to see if my family blog and my personal blog would have two different personality types.
January 28, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Dawn
You have a lot of birthdays in your family this month, Margot!
Happy Birthday, Q! And thanks for sharing your story about penguins … I always wondered why penguins don’t fly!
January 28, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Dawn
Nice update post! I have to post my progress from week 1, then move on to this assignment.
I’m glad to see the mapping idea worked so well for you. Isn’t it interesting to see what happens when we look at things from a different angle!?
January 29, 2009 at 8:52 am
Cerrin
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by by Maya Angelou. This is one of my favorites. I have this on my side table too. This book is why I fell in love with Maya Angelou’s writing. I remember when I was in college and she came to speak and do a reading about one of her books. I was so impressed by her I will never forget it.
January 29, 2009 at 10:22 am
Beth F
Great review (as I said over on the food challenge blog) — I love Reichl’s writing. You’re making me want to start over and read them all again.
January 29, 2009 at 11:23 am
Jennifer L.
This is neat, thanks!
January 29, 2009 at 2:08 pm
fleurfisher
What a great title. And a great review – I’ll have to check to see whether Ruth Reichl has been published in the UK. I’d like you to have an award – here.
January 29, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Lynda
Love your review of this book – one to look out for ;0)
January 30, 2009 at 8:38 am
Cerrin
Well I do have to say Diet coke and books is a known addiction for you.
You did forget the “lists”. All of us that know you know your favorite thing to do is to make a list.
You probably made a List of all you addictions before narrowing it down to the 5 you wrote about but forgot to add making lists to that list. 
Yes We all love you and will always remember…Lets get organized…and Lets make a list.
None of your family can dispute that your addicted to making lists.
Love you
January 30, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Beth F
Of course you have blogging friends!!
January 30, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Brie
Your first three addictions are ones we both share! I tried to learn how to knit, went out and bought books and knitting tools and everything. Sadly, I didn’t stick with it and those things are boxed away. Now I want to get them out and try again. Maybe I will.
Thank you so much for the award, It is truly appreciated.
January 31, 2009 at 10:57 am
Belle @ MsBookish
Oh my goodness! This truly brings back memories for me. I remember Homer and all his ingenuous schemes, and yes, those illustrations were so wonderful.
January 31, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Sherrie
Hi!
I haven’t read this book, but it sounds great. Checked my library for it but they don’t have it. But have read his other books, Blueberries for Sal and Make Way For Ducklings. You mentioned the Agatha Christie Book Challenge when you stopped by my place. Have been searching all over your blog for the link. Would love to do this challenge. Agatha Christie is one of my all time favorite authors!!! Was wondering if you give the link to this challenge? I would really appreciate it lots!! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
January 31, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Sherrie
Hi!
OOOPS!!! I put my comment on this post in the wrong one. So I’ll do it here just in case you don’t see it below! LOL I haven’t read this book and checked out the library for it, they don’t have it. DARN! I have read a couple of his other books, Blueberries for Sal and Make Way For Ducklings. You stopped by my place and commented on an Agatha Christie book challenge. I have been looking all over your blog for a link to that book challenge, but can’t find it anywhere. Was wondering if you give me the link to this challenge. Agatha Christie is one of my all time favorite authors. Would love to do this challenge. Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!
Sherrie
February 1, 2009 at 7:04 am
bookworm
I watch Oprah too! I work full time, but they re-play her show here at 7pm, so I catch the late viewing of it. I’ve been watching her forever.
The Loved Color Purple makes me cry every time I watch it, especially when the sisters are being seperated
February 1, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Dawn
I just learned of this author last week, when someone in my book group suggested *Garlic and Sapphire*; I’ll be adding one or both (all three?) of her books to my wish list.
February 1, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Dawn
Even though I’m “home” during the day, I don’t watch TV … too much else going on!
A few years ago I went to LA with some friends to be in the audience of the Ellen show. I had only only watched it a handful of times before then, so I recorded the show to watch each evening, in order to prep for the trip (I wanted to have an idea what to expect, more about her interaction with guests, etc.). It was a blast!
February 1, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Dawn
Congrats on your recent awards, Margot!
February 2, 2009 at 6:28 am
Cerrin
Yeah, Thanks Mom…My favorite place right now would be anywhere warm. This ice storm was bad. But it is all melting now. The good thing about Indiana weather, If you dont like it give it a few minutes it will change.
ONE of my favorite places is on the beach. In California, any beach in California. The flowery smell of California mixed with the salt water smell is heavenly.
But curled up in my bed with the electric blanket on and reading a good book…Cats curled up purring away is my favorite place to be when I cant get out of the state.
February 2, 2009 at 8:47 am
Sherrie
Hi!
I like your favorite place. Have never seen these cactus before, only on t.v. land and in magazines. They look huge. I am in Indiana also. We got the snow instead of the ice. We got 8 or 9 inches of white stuff when this storm went through. I have decided to join in your feature of Favorite Places. I have posted a photo of my favorite place. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
P.S. Thanks for the link to the Agatha Christie Reading Challenge.
February 2, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Beth F
I like this idea and will follow along! I’m not sure how often I’ll join in, but I will be reading.
February 2, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Belle @ MsBookish
I love Oprah, but the only Oprah shows I’ve watched have been online! I work from home, but we don’t have cable (just lots and lots and lots of DVDs), so Oprah’s out. I get her magazine, though, and love it.
February 2, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Molly
My favorite place is curled up in bed under the comfy flannel sheets on a dreary and cold day when I don’t have to work and don’t have to get up until I feel like it. The only way to get me out of that favorite place is for my hubby to sick the kittens on me.
Thanks for stopping by the Monday Movie Meme – watching a good movie while curled up in said bed ensures that I will stay there all day :0)
February 2, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Brie
I used to watch Oprah, but last year I became busy and I haven’t seen her show in a long time. Come to think of it, I don’t watch much television, so I’m probably missing a lot of good shows.
February 3, 2009 at 6:05 am
Cerrin
After reading the book do you understand “why the caged bird sings”?
I am going to try and answer this one for myself. I believe the caged bird sings is a reflection on the fact that that the white world tried to HOLD them in their place essencially caging them. and with her reading and writing (singing) she can escape the cage and be anyone she wants. She helps to show others that the cage is not real. The door is not really shut in their cage.
A bird still sings in its cage so is the cage really there for the bird? Or can they leave thru their singing? Is the door on the cage to keep them in or to keep others out? Because the black community helps to keep that ‘cage’ intact.
February 3, 2009 at 6:29 am
Nise'
When I was out and about I had the book with me people were asking me if it was good. I had a hard time answering as I equate good with entertaining and enjoyable. I said it was a hard book to read, but you should read it! Enjoyed your thoughts.
February 3, 2009 at 6:34 am
JLS Hall
“Styles” was one of the first Agatha Christie books I ever read. And I think it was the book that really got me hooked on both Christie and Poirot. Great book and great teasers!
February 3, 2009 at 7:01 am
Beth F
I like Poirot! Nice teaser.
February 3, 2009 at 8:49 am
Wanda
lol, I tried to comment earlier but didn’t realize I had to scroll down…
An agitated whisper can be so intimidating!
I’ve been known to whisper like that to my children at the grocery store, it works. lol
February 3, 2009 at 9:38 am
Jennifer, Snapshot
Great thoughts — wonderfully written review.
I like the way you just jumped in and shared as if in a “real” book club. I hope that through our individual posts and dialogues that we can do that.
February 3, 2009 at 10:00 am
Book Psmith
I haven’t read Agatha Christie yet but it is teasers like this that have me looking forward to 4:50 from Paddington which is on my TBR list.
February 3, 2009 at 10:18 am
Jessica Slone
I like the way you presented this review! Very well done. I have this book on my TBR pile, and I’ve heard you have to be selective about your timing when it comes to reading it. I think when the right mood strike me, I’ll know. I look forward to it!
February 3, 2009 at 10:27 am
Bluestocking
I liked this book.
February 3, 2009 at 12:03 pm
fleurfisher
Great review Margot! It makes me want to rush out and find a copy to re-read.
February 3, 2009 at 12:05 pm
fleurfisher
Great teaser. You’re ahead of me – I have “Styles” lined up for next weekend!
February 3, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Amy @ Hope Is the Word
This is a great review, Margot, and it makes me see the book in a new light. I especially like your take on the cage; I didn’t look at it through the lens of racism, but instead, through the lens of everything she had experienced in her life. I agree that Angelou is a very talented writer.
February 3, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Nise'
I haven’t read Agatha in years.
February 3, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Maggie
This is one Agatha Christie I haven’t read yet. I’ll definitely have to look it up next time I’m at the bookstore.
I’m hanging out in the U.S., San Diego right now, in Geoffrey Gluckman’s spy thriller, Deadly Exchange. It’s a great read so far — I’ve had to force myself to put it down for awhile so I could get some work done!
February 4, 2009 at 12:11 am
runningamuck
I love this idea! I had no idea you could bake bread in a crockpot. My WFMW had to do with RVing also and I will definitely try your bread baking tip and bring out my crockpot! Those RV ovens are tricky and the burner is always too close to the rack and I have to really watch to keep the bottom of whatever I’m baking from burning on the bottom. My crockpot just might become my best RVing friend! Thanks!!
February 4, 2009 at 12:12 am
Krisi
Great idea. I will have to remember this. Have any great recipes that work well for you?
February 4, 2009 at 2:34 am
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February 4, 2009 at 4:42 am
Kim
I am completely intrigued. I have to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Kim
February 4, 2009 at 5:50 am
Cerrin
What about cookies? can you make those in the crockpot?
February 4, 2009 at 7:45 am
Saturday Review of Books: January 31, 2009 at Semicolon
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February 4, 2009 at 11:06 am
Margot
Cookies – single ones – are my next challenge in the crockpot. I’ve done brownies with great success as well as cakes. So, I’m sure they will work. I just have to try.
February 4, 2009 at 11:44 am
Dawn
Where, oh, where did I read a review of this just yesterday? The blogger also printed her poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”. Margot, this is a fantastic format for your review; isn’t it wonderful when writing makes us slow down and re-read for pleasure (or to share with someone else).
February 4, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Jennifer L.
I’m intrigued too. I never would have thought of this! I love learning multiple uses for items! Thanks for sharing!
February 4, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Jerri
Wow, I love this! Crockpots are sooo useful. I have two … thinking about getting another one! I love the idea of making banana bread in the cp. How many hours are we talking?
February 5, 2009 at 6:43 am
Beth F
I love my slow cookers (yes, I have several). I bake bread several times a week, but never thought about using my Crock Pot. Thanks for the idea!
February 5, 2009 at 7:31 am
Cerrin
Wow….I definitly want that series when your done with it. The teaser looks great…and I love the video. wow.
February 5, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Beth F
I’d buy the books just to thank the author for the video!! LOL!
Great job on your new button!! Glad I could help.
February 6, 2009 at 5:47 am
Cerrin
I prefer the used book stores. Personally my favorite book store is all about price. My favorite has so many books in it the isles are narrow and to the casual browser it is cluttered and unorganized. But to the regulars, we know exactly where the sections are and how they are defined. I like to have all the titles facing out and in one direction.
I am that one person who can walk down a row and glance at the titles and find that one I want with out reading every title. And even a few I think I might like…that is why used book stores are great for me. Usually you can get a special like 10 older books for $10.
At my used book store I can bring back books I don’t want anymore and trade them for ones I do. This is also a big point for me. If they have a credit program on books where the log can be kept so if I bring back a bunch and only want a few (odd I know). Then my credit is there for the next time, and real credit. Not like some stores that only give you pennies for books. My favorite store has a 2 for 1 policy you bring in 2 used you get one for credit.
February 7, 2009 at 12:03 pm
J. Kaye
I have gotta-gotta-gotta read a book by this author! Is this the first book in the series?
February 7, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Margot
Glad you all liked the video.
J.Kaye: This is the first of three. Some of her stuff is maybe a B- but this one is a definite A+.
February 7, 2009 at 1:47 pm
J. Kaye
Awesome! Our library is processing this book now and I’ve added my name to the waiting list. Thanks so much!
February 8, 2009 at 9:17 am
Dawn
What an extensive checklist of points to consider in a bookstore! I can’t think of anything I’d add, you’ve got everything covered. I agree … I need a place to sit and look thru the books I’m considering. I find I tend to buy more in the stores that have seating, since I’m able to consider my purchases more thoroughly.
Thanks for mentioning the *Spotlight on Bookstores* series. I’m looking foward to your post!
And, Cerrin, your used bookstore sounds like a delight. They have an incredibly generous credit program.
February 8, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Brie
I read my first LLM book a couple of weeks ago. It didn’t grab me, but this one sounds like something that I might like a lot more. Thanks for the review and I’m glad it was able to lift your spirits!
February 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Brie
This sounds similar to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. As everyone else ages your sister gets younger. Happy birthday to her!
February 9, 2009 at 5:49 am
Beth F
I lived in Eugene in the mid-1970s and I really miss Oregon. I’ve been to Astoria a few times. Fabulous photo — thanks for the memories!
And I LOVE your button!!
February 9, 2009 at 7:05 am
Cerrin
LOL Yeah I think it was 29 for the longest…I remember that I told her one year that she could no longer tell her oldest that she had to respect her elders when he daughter turned 30. lol I think she decided to change her age then.
Personaly I prefer to go with Uncle Brians train of thought. He always said “Your only as old as you ACT” So for him he was always a 16 year old boy. Driving too fast acting like a kid. I will never forget the fast car rides to the beach up the windy mountain pass. So for me I will only be as old as I act.
I think Next time I see Aunt Kaye I will have to get her to act like a kid with me.
February 9, 2009 at 7:07 am
Cerrin
I voted but I couldnt read what the other votes were for.
I was a jungle gym girl. Swinging by my knees upside down.
February 9, 2009 at 1:50 pm
fleurfisher
Excellent post and your button is wonderful!
February 9, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Dawn
Yes, Beth did a great job with her step-by-step instructions, and you’re an excellent student! The button is fantastic (where is *that*photo from?!).
February 9, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Dawn
congrats on mastering the poll! I’ve downloaded the plug-in, but I don’t know if I’ll get it set-up in the next few days … not enough “quiet time!”
I was a jacks/hopscotch kind of girl. Unless there was sidewalk chalk, then I’d love to draw.
February 10, 2009 at 5:37 am
Beth F
I can’t wait to see your review. I’ve been thinking of reading this one too. I have one more book to go in the Food Book challenge, and I’m not sure what to read.
February 10, 2009 at 7:21 am
Cerrin
I am glad I was raised by parents that believed in freedom. And the belief that every individual should be allowed to make up their own mind regarding choices for themselfs. I remember how I felt reading books in school. The school I went to was one that chose books for there written and hystoric value. I may not have always ‘liked’ all the books we were assigned to read. But I got something from each one.
My love of reading came from this. I was encouraged to try different types of books to find which ones I liked to read. I remember trying the spy novles, the science fiction, girly romance, and biographys. Reading was a pastime that the whole family enjoyed. I remember reading 1984 for the first time. I hated it. I thought how stupid. Nothing could ever be like this. Then I was encouraged to talk about it and read it again…slower. Then I understood what the meaning behind it was.
To say that books should be banned just makes me angry. Who should decide what gets banned…If it is something that makes others uncomfortable or is in a controversial nature or has too much violence…Then the Bible should be banned. It contains all of those things.
Just my 2 cents
February 10, 2009 at 8:58 am
stacybuckeye
This book is already on my list because I have read so many good things about it. Looking forward to your review.
February 10, 2009 at 9:00 am
stacybuckeye
Great photos! I’ve never been to the Pacific Northwest, but hope to make it out there one day.
February 10, 2009 at 9:32 am
Betty
This book reminds me of a really great non-fiction book I read, See You In a Hundred Years by Logan Ward.
It’s the true story about a man and his family who lived for one year in the year 1900, leaving technology behind; no phones, no car, no television, no flushing toilets, no water heaters, etc… They also grew their own food, cooked them over a wooden stove, canned food for the winter…. It was one of the best non-fiction books I’ve read!
February 10, 2009 at 9:35 am
Wendi
This book actually sounds really interesting! Is it more of a memoir? It sounds like a real story.
Here’s my Teaser! I’m also giving away 15 galley copies of this book via the publisher, so stop by and see if you want to enter!
~ Wendi
February 10, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Bumbles
I have been curious about this one but don’t think it is for me. I did enjoy her fiction – The Poisonwood Bible was excellent. And re your comment on my post – I do think you would especially enjoy Dewey having lived in Iowa. It is more than a book about a cat. I was surprised by that. Pretty OK fun and easy read.
February 10, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Cheryl
Sounds good to me! I’m hoping for a big yield this year so I can make lots of sauce, paste etc. and can can can!
February 10, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Nise'
I love Barbara Kingsolver but could not get into this one. Maybe I should try again.
February 10, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Kaye
Hi Margot, Molly from The Bumbles left me this message:
To put a link into a comment or anywhere else you need to use those little alligator mouth symbols (aka less than or greater than) that reside above the comma and period keys as brackets. I can’t type out the script for you since blogger will convert it into a link and you won’t be able to see it – but what you do is really very simple – although it looks more complicated all spelled out like this:
-type the “less than” symbol (hit Shift, Comma)
-then type the letter a (small caps) directly beside it
-then put a space in there after the letter a
-then type href=
-right next to the = sign type in the website address you want to link to in quotation marks, for example, “http://kayespenguinposts.blogspot.com/”
-right next to the end quote ” type in the greater than symbol (Shift, Period)
-right next to that bracket type in the word you want to appear in the text that will be highlighted with the link, for example Penguin
-right next to that word typ in another less than bracket (Shift, Comma) then a back slash, then the letter a, then another greater than bracket (Shift, Period).
I keep a sample of this script on my desktop with my blog address as the default website and the words INSERT WORD HERE to denote where I should go in and overwrite with the Penguin word or whatever. Then I just copy and paste it whenever I need it and change the INSERT WORD HERE portion to say Penguin or whatever.
Then it will look like THIS!
Those greater than and less than brackets are what you put around things to get the text to do what you want. If you put them around the letter b and type a word and the put them around /b at the end of the word it will put the word in bold – using an i will make the words in italics.
This is highlighted in my comments section. I tried it on an older post of mine so I could delete it and it worked. Oh, happy day!
February 10, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Kaye
Hopscotch, marbles and jump rope were big when I was a kid many many moons ago. I can still remember high, low, medium. wavy, walkie, talkie, slowly gravy. well, I think that is it. Pom pom pompadour, mary, mary’s knocking at the door
Ah, such memories! Thanks for bringing them back
February 10, 2009 at 2:49 pm
J. Kaye
I have so wanted to read this book and I totally agree with your opinion about banning books.
February 10, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Nicole
good for you! i’m teaching my boys about what can be recycled, and it always cracks me up when they check with me before throwing something away.
February 10, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Tonya
We are trying to develop this habit. Thanks for the tips.
February 10, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Dave Roller (Home School Dad)
If you really want to recycle, resubmit this post at wfmw for a few weeks until people get the joke.
February 10, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Candice
WOW! This is something I have spent years (over 15!) talking (OK, harping,
preaching) to you about. What was the proverbial straw? I should have been more crafty and “challenged” you to recycle some percentage of your trash every week.
For more fun on the topic of trash, please read Garbage Land: on the secret
trail of trash by Elizabeth Royte. It is a funny and informative read. If you
find it too laden with stats, skim; there are many funny anecdotes. Enjoy.
And mom, thanks, i’m sending you a personal award of some kind. The girls thank you too! xo
February 11, 2009 at 6:09 am
Cerrin
Thanks for the tips I printed out the list too. This way I wont be behind.
to start harping on me.
I dont want my nieces to start in on me. Or my sister
February 11, 2009 at 6:36 am
Sherry
We try to recycle or reuse as much as we can. I am amazed by how much we can recycle. We even make it a trip to go to the recycling center.
Have a great Wednesday!
Sherry
http://lampuntomyfeetandalightuntomypath.blogspot.com/2009/02/works-for-me-uplifting-music.html
February 11, 2009 at 9:54 am
bermudaonion
Thanks for joining in the fun this week. Somnambulant looked familiar to me, but I couldn’t define it.
February 11, 2009 at 10:20 am
Lisa
I use detritus all the time – it’s a great word!
February 11, 2009 at 10:49 am
Book Psmith
Somambulant…for some reason I love this word… along with somnambulatory. I love the way it looks and sounds but have a hard time pronouncing it:)
February 11, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Jo-Jo
Well these are both new words to me!
February 11, 2009 at 1:39 pm
fleurfisher
Nice words, both sadly underused.
February 11, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Beth F
I know we can do better but I’m pretty careful about recycling and reusing. Now you’ll have to get involved in your local Freecycle group — yet another way to keep stuff out of the dump.
February 11, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Beth F
Two good words!!
February 11, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Jace
Hey Margot, thanks for the review.
My reading buddies and I were discussing whether we wanted to read this new series … I think we will since we had enjoyed her McKettrick Men series. 
February 12, 2009 at 6:19 am
Beth F
Excellent review. I’ve been so curious about this book and how the family coped with the experiment. I’ll have to add this to my reading list. I’m not sure yet what I’m going to read to complete the food book challenge. This may be the one!
I gave up canning years ago after spending too many hot August days with every burner and the oven on in an un-air-conditioned house. I mostly stock the freezer now. Easier and cooler (I still don’t have central air!).
February 12, 2009 at 8:09 am
bermudaonion
I’ve seen a lot of people call this book preachy, but I didn’t feel like it was. It inspired me – I’ve learned to make cheese because of it.
February 12, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Sherrie
Hi!
I have been seeing this book on other blogs. Seems to be a poplar book. I’ll have to put it on my reading list. It really sounds interesting. Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great evening!
Sherrie
February 13, 2009 at 5:29 am
Beth F
I think I’d need a base camp! I love to travel but I need solid home time too!
Nice post.
I’ve tagged you for a photo meme if you care to play.
February 13, 2009 at 5:36 am
bermudaonion
Is that really where you live? How do you get internet connection?
February 13, 2009 at 5:39 am
Anonymous
I have to say Even though you two are full timers you have several homes that you care for. You worry about my pipes and roof during the ice storms You worry about my sisters kids and how the neighbors are, You worry about all the projects at my brothers, and you worry about what is going on in your mothers house. So even though you are full timers you have a lot of homes to think about.
And a lot of places you call home. But then again if home is where your heart is…Your heart is everywhere. Love you
February 13, 2009 at 7:37 am
carolsnotebook
It sounds like it could be so much fun.
February 13, 2009 at 7:53 am
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February 13, 2009 at 9:30 am
Beth F
Good job!! Congrats on finishing. I’m not sure I’m going to have all 10 posts, but I had fun with the ones I did do.
February 13, 2009 at 10:07 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
That sounds like a great retirement plan! It’s a long way off for me, but I love travelling. I hope my retirement is as exciting as yours!
February 13, 2009 at 10:14 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
Congratulations! I’ve just finished too!
I think this is the first time I’ve been to your site, so I don’t know what it was like before, but I love it now! The variety of your posts is great! There are so many intersting posts I think I’ll be reading your blog for a while! I’ve added you to my RSS feed and I’ll be back again!
February 13, 2009 at 11:19 am
Dorte H
Congratulations – I think this bingo was really fun
February 13, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Margot
We do have some home-bases, so to speak. We have three grown children (California, Oregon, Indiana) and we spend months at a time with them. So it actually feels as if we have several ‘homes’.
Internet is not a problem unless we are in an area without cell phone usage like some of the national parks. Many campgrounds now have wifi to please all the retirees like us. Plus we have a data card with Verizon that gives us access as well. No, it would be difficult without access to the internet. That is how we take care of banking, some bill-paying, and some of our shopping, not to mention reading the news and of course blogging.
This may not be our home forever but for the active years of our retirement it is just so rewarding and fun.
February 13, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Kim
Wow! That’s awesome! I’m not going to make all 10 of them, but I suppose I wasn’t eligible for the grand prize anyway
February 13, 2009 at 12:42 pm
bermudaonion
Wow! You did great – I only completed 6 of them.
February 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Suey
Astoria is for sure one of my favorite places too!
February 14, 2009 at 2:03 am
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February 14, 2009 at 5:31 am
bermudaonion
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2009 at 5:47 am
bermudaonion
Here’s my post, Margot.
February 14, 2009 at 6:13 am
Beth F
HAAAAA!! Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2009 at 6:15 am
Beth F
She’s sooooo cute. Thanks for playing along!
February 14, 2009 at 10:45 am
Sharon
Great job on the bingo. I liked the variety of your topics, and I love your blog. I don’t have much time to read “adult” books, so it’s nice reading comments about them. What you look for in a bookstore was great. There’s alot of what you look for in a bookstore can be applied to a library – thanks!
February 14, 2009 at 11:51 am
Memory
Great review! I read this about a year and a half back, and it’s really changed the way I choose foods.
February 14, 2009 at 6:18 pm
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February 15, 2009 at 5:33 am
gordon jones
What a lovely adventure it was, to discover and then nose through your site. We , too, are retired. We have a touring caravan (UK) and take several trips each year. Mainly our own country, but occasional trips to France. In Australia, folks like you are known as “grey nomads”. We mixed with a few on a recent rip down under. They are really spunky, some in their 80’s. Decided to sell the family jewels,and have the freedom of RV travel. Having reared their families. Quite a few chose to travel alone, but find excellent stopover facilities in remote areas. They seem to live largely on fressh caught sea food (abundant) and rabbit.
Recycling. Granddaughters (8 of emxxx) advise me that First I must re use, where possible. Then re cycle. I do try. The reason I found your site is my interest incooking, and baking my own bread. I found the slow cooker idea interesting, and will give it a try. I did try a bread maker, but founf my normally lovely home made bread became erratic, in the breadmaker. Travel safle, stay well. Regards Gordon and Gilly Jones. Devon. UK
February 15, 2009 at 7:12 am
tanabata
The only book of hers that I’ve read so far is The Poisonwood Bible but I’ve heard lots of good things about this book.
February 15, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Elizabeth
I think that this is the greatest way to be retired, especially if you have children all over the country!
February 15, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Kim
That’s awesome, congrats! I didn’t get to all 10, but I’m impressed with everyone so far that has
February 16, 2009 at 4:32 am
Beth F
But the real question is did you have a close encounter? (isn’t this the site of the movie?)
February 16, 2009 at 9:19 am
Margot
Beth, you are so smart! Close Encounters was filmed here. Good for you.
February 16, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Kim
My family took a road trip out west, and I remember climbing around the base of Devil’s Tower — it was a lot of fun!
February 16, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sherrie
Hi Margot,
I have my Favorite Places posted and linked back to you. That looks like an awesome site to see. I have always wanted to travel out west. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
February 17, 2009 at 3:56 am
fleurfisher
I loved Laura Ingalls Wilder – thank you for reminding me. I’m off to check the library catalogue!
February 17, 2009 at 4:39 am
Beth F
I totally loved LIW and the Little House books as a kid. Thanks for sharing the memories.
February 17, 2009 at 5:26 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
Good luck with your Agatha Christie challenge! I read quite a lot when I was younger, but haven’t read one for a while. I don’t want to read them all, but I may pick up one or two soon.
February 17, 2009 at 6:05 am
JLS Hall
Oooh, leeches – yuck! But the Little House books are wonderful. Great teasers!
February 17, 2009 at 6:05 am
Anonymous
Wow, since you read those to us when we were little every winter I want to read the Long Hard Winter.
February 17, 2009 at 7:03 am
MizB
Margot — I love the header on your blog! And, everything here is so bright and clear… nicely done!
February 17, 2009 at 7:27 am
Jo-Jo
I haven’t read the Little House books for so long…that was just fun to read your teaser! But leeches are yucky! lol
Mine is posted now also.
February 17, 2009 at 7:45 am
Sherrie
Hi Margot,
This is on my list to read for The Agatha Christie Book Challenge. Thanks for the review. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the TAG! I’ve posted it and linked it back to you. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
February 17, 2009 at 10:16 am
Lynda
Hi Margot – my photo is up now! ;0)
February 17, 2009 at 11:34 am
unfinishedperson
Don’t laugh, but even though I’m a guy, I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books as a kid. I don’t know if I read all of them, but I believe I did read a few. I liked the series too.
February 17, 2009 at 11:36 am
unfinishedperson
I’m also taking part in Kerrie’s challenge and look forward to going along with you. I’m only on the third book myself.
February 17, 2009 at 11:38 am
Nise'
Loved these books when I was younger. Loved them again when I read with my daugther.
February 17, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Staci
I absolutely adore this entire series. I just finished a book with the collection of all of Laura’s writings that she did for magazines and newspapers prior to writing the Little House books.
February 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Molly
I know I used to have a bunch of the Little House series at home but don’t recall seeing them the last time I went title browsing through the family bookshelves. Hmmmm.
February 18, 2009 at 1:09 am
mub
Thank you SO much for posting this list! I’m going to be going out of town for awhile and while I know my husband can cook, I’ve been trying to hunt down some goodies to leave in the freezer for him while I’m gone =)
February 18, 2009 at 2:17 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
I do this sort of thing too. I don’t cook all weekend, but whenever I’m cooking a meal for my family I tend to cook double the amount we need, and then freeze half for another day. It looks like you have some great recipes there – thank you!
February 18, 2009 at 2:22 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
I’ve just had a look at your tamale pie recipe, and it looks great – I think I’ll give it a try! I wanted to leave a comment on the pie recipe, but there seems to be a problem with the comment option on your blog. You can only leave comments when you are looking at a page, and not individual posts. I hope you can fix it, as you’ll probably get more comments then. Best wishes. J
February 18, 2009 at 5:47 am
Beth F
Too funny. Sagacious is one of my husband’s favorite words! Good ones!
February 18, 2009 at 7:21 am
bermudaonion
Thanks for playing along today! Great words – I thought sagacity might be from sage.
February 18, 2009 at 8:07 am
Anonymous
When I made them I had to go to goodwill to buy more plates. Luckly I have a nice big freezer at work so I can take a couple plates and put them in the freezer at work and take the empty plate home.
During an Icy day here in the mid west noone wanted to go out at lunch time. So I did shate a couple plates with my friends. They were all impressed to get a whole meal at lunch time. It was much better then the frozen TV dinners. Home cooked and less salt and other additives.
I am no longer the girl who cant cook.
Crock Pots are wonderful.
February 18, 2009 at 8:14 am
Cerrin
Woops Anonymous was me too.
I want to add that making sloppy joes is another easy meal that freezed very well. I make mine with ground turkey. Because once you add the manwich you cant tell the difference.
Package it in the small 1/2 cup container and when you defrost it it makes the exact size for a sandwich. I put mine in hot dog buns…because it is a little less sloppy
Just wanted to add that little bit on too.
February 18, 2009 at 8:17 am
Cerrin
wow, That is why I had such a time with her books…I just felt stupid because I dont understand the words.
February 18, 2009 at 9:47 am
Robin of My Two Blessings
This brings back memories from when I was younger and read all the little house books. Good choice. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. I enjoyed your suggestions and answered you in the comments of the post. Thanks.
Robin
February 18, 2009 at 10:12 am
buyathread
Me too, but I may be back for the recipes when I have more time. : )
February 18, 2009 at 10:38 am
Saturday Review of Books: February 14, 2009 at Semicolon
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February 18, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Heather
Thanks for the yummy recipes!
February 18, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Edwin Ridout
What a nice way to go!
February 18, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Kerrie
Glad you enjoyed it Joy. Don’t forget to submit you review to the Carnival. http://acrccarnival.blogspot.com/
February 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Brooke
not sure i would have the patiences to do it all at one time, but i do try to double batches and freeze them for future use.
February 18, 2009 at 1:36 pm
hopeistheword
My girls have been loving these audiobooks since back before Christmas. Check out my post earlier this week about some of the things they’ve learned—>http://hopeistheword.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/kids-pick-all-things-laura-ingalls-wilder/
February 18, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Dot
You’ve inspired me, but I just had surgery and can’t get to it right away. I’m going to write this down as a goal after recovery. Thanks!
February 18, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Joanne
Oh I love the word sagacity, I’m going to be throwing that one around all week
And I’ve always loved the use of the word enigma. Winston Churchill had a famous quote I always thought was neat that goes: “It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key.”
February 19, 2009 at 4:02 am
Lynda
This sounds a lovely book. I’m enjoying rereading my favourites too ;0)
February 19, 2009 at 5:00 am
Wanda
My husband HATES to swim in fresh water because of leeches!
Your teaser has me in a melancholy mood, longing for the days when ‘The Waltons’ and ‘Little House’ were on TV instead of all this reality (how shall I put this politely) “stuff”…
Thanks for visiting my teaser at A Season to Read, Margot!
February 19, 2009 at 5:09 am
Wanda
I remember this book so fondly. At the time, I thought living in a dugout sounded like a grand thing to do.
I just love the cover of this book! Do you happen to know if they’ve kept this image on recent editions or has it changed over the years like the ‘Wrinkle In Time’ series?
February 19, 2009 at 5:30 am
Beth F
I have the whole series in hardback! They are the very same books I read in elementary school. I haven’t re-read them in a while, but your last comment has made wonder if they are available on audio.
February 19, 2009 at 5:40 am
bermudaonion
Oh, how I loved the Little House series when I was a child. I haven’t read them in years.
February 19, 2009 at 10:53 am
Childhood Favorite: On The Banks of Plum Creek « Joyfully Retired | ReadersOwn.Com
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February 19, 2009 at 10:54 am
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February 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm
hopeistheword
Would those be frost plums? ; )
On the Banks of Plum Creek is what I hear right now in the background for my girls’ rest time.
Great review! : )
February 20, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Dawn
Thanks for the tag; I love an excuse to look at my photos!
I’ll post over the weekend
February 20, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Dawn
I’m very impressed that you got all 10! I did 6 and was happy with that
In fact, I cited your “how to bake bread in a Crock-Pot” post in my “I didn’t write a how-to, but here are some folks who did” section on the bingo board.
February 21, 2009 at 4:57 am
Sherrrie
Hi Margot,
I have an award for you. You can pick it up here:JUST BOOKS: YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD!
Have a great day!
Sherrie
February 21, 2009 at 6:49 am
bookworm
sounds very good, great review! nice video too!! that makes me want to read this series…lol.
February 21, 2009 at 7:50 am
Carrie
What a fun challenge! It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of Christie’s books. I might need to make a point to change that this year!
February 21, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Sarah M.
Great review! I decided to read through Christie’s novels by order of publication back in early 2008, turns out I wasn’t the only one who thought of doing this.
Unfortunately I didn’t start my blog until later in the year, so I don’t have a review for the first few books. I enjoyed your review. Keep it up!
February 21, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Robin of My Two Blessings
I’m taking it one book at a time too and it will take me quite a while to get through all her books. Great review and look forward to reading the book.
February 22, 2009 at 4:18 am
Beth F
Looks pretty! I know the opening weekend of trout season and even the dates of some of the major fly hatches. Do I fish? No. Does someone in this house fish? . . .
February 22, 2009 at 6:33 am
Kaye
Hi Margot, I just gave you the Your blog is fabulous award! Stop by and pick up the logo
February 23, 2009 at 5:16 am
Beth F
My husband and I both really loved this trilogy. Killer Angels was our favorite. Great review. Thanks.
February 23, 2009 at 8:41 am
stacybuckeye
Nice review. What a great guest revewer
Killer Angels is on my shelf for the RYOB challenge and now I see that I need to read this first (sigh).
February 23, 2009 at 10:36 am
Bumbles
I find it very interesting the way this trilogy was written – thanks for sharing! And I also hate to read things out of order or to read something only to find there was one that came before which would have made the whole process that much more enlightening!
February 23, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dawn
I have to read series in order, too. Very interesting about the order these books were written (and the father/son authorship).
I hadn’t heard of these before, so I’m very glad Jay took you up on your offer to make him guest blogger for the day
February 23, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Sherrrie
Hi Margot,
My Favorite Place is posted. My hubby is a fisherman. He would love your favorite place!! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great evening!
Sherrie
February 24, 2009 at 5:00 am
bermudaonion
Margot, I tried to comment on your “What’s on My Nightstand?” post and couldn’t get the comment form to come up. I’m not sure if it’s me or if it’s your blog, so I thought I’d let you know.
February 24, 2009 at 5:11 am
Beth F
For some reason I can’t get “comments” to come up on your teaser post or your nightstand post. Don’t know if it’s me or not.
February 24, 2009 at 9:27 am
Robin of My Two Blessings
Same here. I can’t get comments to come up. Your teaser made me laugh and now I want to read the book. What’s on the nightstand looks good as well. Nora Roberts is a wonderful writer – I discovered her in 2007 and have read most of her books since then. Thanks for visiting
February 24, 2009 at 10:55 am
Book Psmith
I wanted to comment on your nightstand post but couldn’t, so I thought I would leave a comment here. Thank you for directing me to Strawberry Girl. I will be joining the Agatha Christie challenge soon, so I look forward to reading your reviews. So far I really like her short stories but am ready to move onto a novel.
February 24, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Jay
I have read this book in the past but will have to re-read it again adding a old book to my night stand.
February 24, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Cerrin
Yeah I am having dificulties commenting too.
February 24, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Cerrin
Well that worked today. I wanted to say that I was glad dad found a series he is so excited about. One that he likes to talk about.
February 24, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Cerrin
lol if you can get mom to finish with it first.
February 24, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Jo-Jo
So I wonder if it was proper to cook over the buffalo chips or not? lol
February 24, 2009 at 5:28 pm
the epic rat
I’ve played Oregon Trail the computer game, but I cannot imagine actually being there – I didn’t know you could build a fire with buffalo chips…and I’m not sure if I even want to!
February 25, 2009 at 11:55 am
Beth F
I loved that book! And great teaser.
February 25, 2009 at 1:29 pm
fleurfisher
I discovered Willa Cather when I was at college and she is one of my favourite authors. You might be interested in the discussions in the Librarything Monthly Author Reads Group where she is February’s author of the month. Good luck with you Agatha Christie challenge. Too big for me but I might just do the Poirots in order.
February 25, 2009 at 1:53 pm
bermudaonion
I asked for Bookmarks for Christmas, but I guess Santa lost my list. I ran across ziggurat in my last book, Sag Harbor and it’s on my list for next week! Thanks for playing along.
February 25, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Dawn
Margot, your post about Copperfield’s Books makes me yearn for a cross-country trip! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and photos.
February 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm
bermudaonion
I agree – they are precious!
February 26, 2009 at 5:27 am
Beth F
Oh my!!! They are soooooo cute.
February 26, 2009 at 5:28 am
Cerrin
I also loved that picture. I would love to receive a bunch of pictures from my sisters family for my Birthday. lol
February 26, 2009 at 5:29 am
Beth F
Excellent review. I remember just loving this book when I read it in high school. Your review has made me think that I should reread the book. I bet there are themes I missed when I was 16. I’ve always loved pioneer stories and wished I could have been on one of those journeys — horrible hardships and all.
February 26, 2009 at 5:43 am
bermudaonion
I might enjoy something like that. I’ve always wondered if I have what it takes to be a pioneer. Those people were amazingly brave, in my opinion.
February 26, 2009 at 10:50 am
Sally
I knew glistering but not the other two. Thanks for sharing.
February 26, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Dawn
This sounds like a book I’d enjoy and get a lot from. When I read David Ebershoff’s *The 19th Wife* I was astounded by the tales of how they moved to start a new community; the difficulties and the high mortality rate along the way. Like bermudaOnion wrote, “amazingly brave.”
February 27, 2009 at 5:29 am
Cerrin
Didnt we do a mystery puzzle? Where you read clues and try to find out what the puzzle is about? Is it anything like that.
February 27, 2009 at 6:55 am
ng kai-lee
i’m in the challenge too! for this month anyway. but being a student i don’t have much time to post my reviews. if i write reviews on every single christie work i’ve read it might take me 2 years (plus my english is not very good so it might take the readers quite a while to realise what i meant)
bout the games, i’ve wanted to try them out for a long time. i tried to download them from yahoo games once, but they just wouldn’t work on my pc. and the “christie comics” are available in my country too, at ridiculously high prices. its better for me to read the original versions
February 27, 2009 at 8:00 am
bermudaonion
I love to read and I love mysteries, but I’ve never read any Agatha Christie. I’m not sure why, but I think I need to do something about it.
February 27, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Saturday Review of Books: February 21, 2008 at Semicolon
[...] Framed (The Cruelest Month)30. Word Lily (Snitch)31. Petunia (The Mighty Queens of Freeville)32. Margot (Mysterious Affair at Styles33. pussreboots (Too Tall Alice)34. pussreboots (The Savage)35. pussreboots (Rapunzel’s [...]
February 28, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Carol
Wow, this reminds me of Grandpa Hills and how he loved to fish. He has that same look of sincere inner joy with his catch of the day! I love this picture. Thanks, Carol
March 1, 2009 at 5:56 am
Dreamybee
What a lovely afternoon! Miss Marple sounds like a wonderful knitting companion, and good job to both of you on those baby hats!
March 2, 2009 at 8:49 am
Dawn
I’ve updated my Reader feed – I hope the transition was a smooth one (at least there are no boxes to unpack!
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March 11, 2009 at 6:38 am
Deanna
Those are some big words.
I think, as I read through these memes that I need to keep a vocabulary notebook. Hmmm.
Thanks for sharing.
March 19, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Sherrill B
My daughter crochets. I wish she could have known your mother. They would have liked some of the same things. Lorene learned to crochet from her Grandma B.
March 22, 2009 at 4:18 pm
bookfan
I liked this one! Good review : ) I agree.
June 6, 2009 at 4:04 pm
The Future of Education is Here » Blog Archive » A Centerburg Tale
[...] fun. At leat that is how I remember them. I can tell you I wanted so badly to see exactly how that donut machine Homer’s Uncle Ulysses made [...]
July 21, 2009 at 10:06 am
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)
I book marked this ages ago, but have just made it for the first time – really nice! Thanks for the recipe!
August 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Dave Roller (Home School Dad)
I liked this post so much I included it a top 10 list on the most recent edition of WFMW.
August 23, 2009 at 7:21 am
The Mysterious Affair at Styles « Just A (Reading) Fool
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October 12, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Barbara88
She has lots more good recipes in her workout journal. ,
October 22, 2009 at 11:17 pm
John63
Countries have tons of anti hate-speech legislation but they never enforce them. ,
November 6, 2009 at 8:20 am
John
Homer Price is one of my favorites. Don’t forget about Homer in his other book Canterbury Tales. Robert McCloskey did a fine job authoring those books.