Author Topic: The Library (Read 2085072 times)

mabel1015j · « **Reply #16960 on:** May 29, 2016, 10:51:39 AM »

The Library

Our library cafe is open 24/7, the welcome mat is always out.
Do come in from daily chores and spend some time with us.

We look forward to hearing from you, about you and the books you are enjoying (or not).

Let the book talk begin here!

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Did you all know that David McCullogh received the Freedom Award from Congress? The broadcast is on American History TV (CSPAN 3). He's just started his speech. If you miss it now, 10:50 Sun morn, EST, you can get it on CSPAN "search".

Jean

mabel1015j · « **Reply #16961 on:** May 29, 2016, 10:53:04 AM »

Holy cow! I just noticed that this site has been viewed almost 800,000 times!?!

JoanK · « **Reply #16962 on:** May 29, 2016, 02:58:21 PM »

It's fun to see what others are reading! But let us know you're there, lurkers.

Judy Laird · « **Reply #16963 on:** May 30, 2016, 03:48:53 PM »

I am here and doing my lurking

PatH · « **Reply #16964 on:** May 31, 2016, 09:29:32 AM »

Hi, Judy, it's good to see you're around.

PatH · « **Reply #16965 on:** May 31, 2016, 09:32:22 AM »

For anyone who hasn't noticed, the prediscussion is open for The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry:

http://seniorlearn.org/forum/index.php?topic=4892.new#new

Do come in and tell us if you're interested. The actual discussion will start Monday.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #16966 on:** June 01, 2016, 02:33:55 PM »

Maryz and all - did you know Pat Conroy died in March? I just learned it by a clue in a crossword puzzle. I some how missed that piece of news.

Jean

maryz · « **Reply #16967 on:** June 01, 2016, 03:51:26 PM »

I did hear that, Jean. Thanks for passing it along, though.

bellamarie · « **Reply #16968 on:** June 01, 2016, 09:09:21 PM »

Here is a beautiful article covering Pat Conroy's death, funeral etc.

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article64760507.html

maryz · « **Reply #16969 on:** June 04, 2016, 11:11:56 PM »

Not books, but definitely history. I watched Brian Cranston tonight as LBJ in "All the Way". It's an amazing production and Cranston is superb. I grew up in Texas and remember LBJ well. Cranston deserves any award applicable for his performance. It's on HBO, available free On Demand until 20 June.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #16970 on:** June 05, 2016, 11:39:35 AM »

Yes, I saw "All the Way" - just by accident since the title gave me no clue as to what the movie was about. I liked that it gave us some sense of how complicated it is to be president, even if you have the experience and power that LBJ had. Cranston was very good.

Thanks for the Conroy link Bellamarie. That was great. Prince of Tides is on my top three favorite books list.

JoanK · « **Reply #16971 on:** June 05, 2016, 03:25:06 PM »

Tomorrow starts the discussion of "the Storied Life of AJ Filkry" Come join us here:
http://seniorlearn.org/forum/index.php?board=217.0

bellamarie · « **Reply #16972 on:** June 05, 2016, 09:45:06 PM »

Just finished The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and loved the book. I truly had never heard of the Grimke sisters let alone have any prior knowledge they were abolitionists and started the equal rights for women movement back in the 1800's. I didn't feel too bad not knowing since the author actually lives in the town the Grimke's lived in and their home is still standing and she said she has been passing by it for decades and never knew anything about the family or the women.

I picked up a new book called Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Nicolas Barreau. Anyone ever read this book or author before? I have three sets of friends who are just getting back from touring Italy and since I plan to go in a year or so, this title jumped out at me. I also saw previews for the movie The Light Between Oceans based on the book by M. L. Stedman. I went to check out the book at the library and it has a long waiting list. The movie comes out in Sept. guess everyone seeing the preview wants to read the book before the movie is released.

JeanneP · « **Reply #16973 on:** June 06, 2016, 02:42:20 PM »

I just got through reading "The Light Between Oceans" Had to get on the library list but went by fast. Well worth the Wait. Not found any other books by M.L Stedman yet. This was my first one.

FlaJean · « **Reply #16974 on:** June 07, 2016, 11:16:45 AM »

There have been so many good reviews of The Light Between Oceans that I bought it for my ipad. I enjoyed the beginning but as I continued to read I liked it less and less. I guess I am one of the few that just didn't like the book.

bellamarie · « **Reply #16975 on:** June 07, 2016, 01:43:54 PM »

JeanneP. Glad to hear you liked it. The previews of the movie looks like it will be a really good movie. I think I remember hearing it was based on a true life event.

FlaJean, interesting to hear how you decided on into the book you didn't care for it. I have had books like that too.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #16976 on:** June 07, 2016, 03:08:09 PM »

Mark Twain's "Luck" is the only short story so far that I had read. I guess it was in college, I think it would not have neen considered appropriate for high school at the time.

An example of reading taking me to other places - I'm reading an ebook from the library, Madame Tussaud: a Novel of the French Revolution by Michellen Moran. Not only does it take me to the time, in France, giving me the discussion of many key figures at the lead up to the revolution, but i'm learning about the making of wax figures, about the fashion of the day, and about Versailles! It's a wonderful historical novel and it is not a romance novel pretending to be an historical novel! Madame Tussaud is a strong, single, smart businesswoman who knew many of the important figures of the time. I'm loving it.

Jean

BarbStAubrey · « **Reply #16977 on:** June 07, 2016, 04:59:15 PM »

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bellamarie · « **Reply #16978 on:** June 14, 2016, 05:15:17 PM »

Steph, if by any chance you bother to lurk or peek in I just want you to know I miss your morning posts. Hope you are well and your little corgi too.

Frybabe · « **Reply #16979 on:** June 15, 2016, 06:11:33 AM »

I feel the same way, Bellamarie. I really didn't expect her to bow out for so long. Hopefully, she will be back by Fall.

JoanK · « **Reply #16980 on:** June 15, 2016, 05:35:33 PM »

I hope so too!

BarbStAubrey · « **Reply #16981 on:** June 15, 2016, 10:52:37 PM »

Doesn't Steph close up her house in Florida and go to the mountains of western North Carolina for the summer - although I remember her saying the effort was so great last year she was questioning if she wanted to continue summering in North Carolina. Does anyone have her snail mail address so that we could drop her a card?

PatH · « **Reply #16982 on:** June 16, 2016, 01:17:30 AM »

Do come back to us, Steph.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #16983 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:21:52 AM »

Looks like May 29th was the date of her last post.

Frybabe · « **Reply #16984 on:** June 16, 2016, 07:31:19 AM »

I think that date is the last time she signed in; looks like her last post was on May 5.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #16985 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:33:44 AM »

According to the Search feature, I believe she posted in Mystery Corner on May 29th.

ginny · « **Reply #16986 on:** June 16, 2016, 12:52:31 PM »

You know what? If Stephanie is not looking in, (and she hasn't since the 29th, at least not on her normal computer), she can't see your thoughts. Why not write her at her email address (found by clicking on the Member's list at the top of the page and finding her alphabetically), and express your concern?

CallieOK · « **Reply #16987 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:33:21 PM »

I do not have a Members List at the top of any page.

ginny · « **Reply #16988 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:59:04 PM »

OK here is a screen shot of the top of the page. Callie, can you see the word Members? That's where you click. In this photo it's right above my post underneath it.

I had to take her email out to protect her because a bot could have read it but Mary below shows that apparently in the new iteration you can't see the other Members email which is GREAT, so your emails are secure from prying eyes. I love that. It's a security thing. And this is new to me, they've just done some changes to the site and apparently this is something they've implemented. Super.

Alternately you can email me and I will be glad to send you her email.

maryz · « **Reply #16989 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:40:31 PM »

Ginny, this is what my page says - Nothing about Members.

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ginny · « **Reply #16990 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:43:13 PM »

Wow. Strange. Thank you for letting me know. That's odd, but it's good, because it protects you. I have forgotten how many hundreds of thousands of spammers we have stopped trying to register here so they could see it. Jane would know Marcie would know. However this is good, it protects you.

So therefore if anybody would like Stephanie's email address you could drop me a line and I will be glad to send it to you by return mail.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #16991 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:54:00 PM »

That's the same thing that shows on my screen, Ginny. Nothing about members. Please do send me an email with Steph's e-address.

ginny · « **Reply #16992 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:56:05 PM »

Done!

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CallieOK · « **Reply #16993 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:09:18 PM »

My page is the same as Mary Z's.

Thank you for the offer, Ginny but I don't know Steph well enough to e-mail her. However, I would appreciate it if someone who does would tell her I also hope she comes back soon.

Hot and very humid in central Oklahoma The heat index is about 115 !!!! I'm staying in and reading my way through every "chick lit"/"beach book" I can find on my library's e-book list.

ginny · « **Reply #16994 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:22:29 PM »

That's a good point. Tome is going to write and she can tell her that folks were asking about her and concerned, that makes sense and she can come see for herself.

I am also flying to Boston in the morning so it might be later next week when I can respond again, so that seems to make the most sense.

I appreciate everybody telling us what they see and what they don't.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #16995 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:27:23 PM »

Don't forget to email me, Ginny. One hasn't shown up yet from you. Never mind this message. I got your Email and will write Steph forthwith!

CallieOK · « **Reply #16996 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:39:33 PM »

Safe travels, ginny

ginny · « **Reply #16997 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:13:40 PM »

Thank you, Callie, and I'm glad you got the letter, Tome. We'll leave it in your capable hands.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #16998 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:07:03 PM »

This is Steph's reply to me about "where she's been". We'll just give her time, okay? And then celebrate when she returns.

Need time and rest.. I get cranky about orders as I get older. Will be back when I have worked out how to deal. Steph.. I do miss most of you

ANNIE · « **Reply #16999 on:** June 18, 2016, 04:40:14 PM »

Sometimes life just overwhelms us and we need some R&R time for ourselves. Be kind to yourself, Steph and we will keep you in our kind thoughts and prayers. Please pass all these kind words on, Callie!😍😍😍

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Author Topic: The Library (Read 2085072 times)