Topic: THE WEEKEND IS UPON US (Read 5879 times)

Jane · « **Reply #30 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:50:44 AM »

Thanks for the recommendation DR elmore. I have not read any of Hiaasen's books. I will pass your suggestion on to the group.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #31 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:02:50 AM »

I loved the one Carl Hiassen book I've read (SICK PUPPY) and I always intend to read more.

Thank you for yet another reminder, DR Elmore.

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:32:24 AM »

Quote from: FJL on February 03, 2018, 06:45:27 AM

Quote from: John G. on February 03, 2018, 05:57:58 AM

Both times the topics were anchovies and artichokes.

THE TOPIC WAS ANCHOVIES - my years-later fan-fiction sequel to THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES

Ha!

I’m a prxud grdjate of the Vixmom Skul of Typnig. And a victim of spellcheck.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:32:50 AM »

I hope Vixmom is off having fun.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:33:11 AM »

Happy birthday, Edisaurus.

John G. · « **Reply #35 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:35:03 AM »

Quote from: Jane on February 03, 2018, 06:10:30 AM

I have read 2 other Erdrich books, this is her 1st dystopia one that I know of. At times I liked it very much, other times I rolled my eyes and read quickly. What I liked about the book kept me reading and engrossed.

It was written in 3 parts. Each part was one long chapter. It was part 3, I read last night where it fell apart for me.

I woke up this morning still angry about it. Reading the reviews I seem to be in the minority.

I read two of hers, too. No more. Really depressing. So is her history with her late husband and their adopted children.

John G. · « **Reply #36 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:36:39 AM »

Carl Hiassen can be fun. I think Skin Tight was my favorite.

John G. · « **Reply #37 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:56:30 AM »

Off to Houston. My instructor, Joy, is taking her test for her certification in standard dancing today. I have to dance both the leader and the follower (formerly the man’s and woman’s) parts. It’s been a challenge to learn and thankfully the judge won’t be looking too much at me.

Jane · « **Reply #38 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:58:29 AM »

Quote from: John G. on February 03, 2018, 07:35:03 AM

Quote from: Jane on February 03, 2018, 06:10:30 AM
I have read 2 other Erdrich books, this is her 1st dystopia one that I know of. At times I liked it very much, other times I rolled my eyes and read quickly. What I liked about the book kept me reading and engrossed.

It was written in 3 parts. Each part was one long chapter. It was part 3, I read last night where it fell apart for me.

I woke up this morning still angry about it. Reading the reviews I seem to be in the minority.

I read two of hers, too. No more. Really depressing. So is her history with her late husband and their adopted children.

I should read more about her. It might give more understanding to her writing.

Jane · « **Reply #39 on:** February 03, 2018, 08:05:22 AM »

Quote from: John G. on February 03, 2018, 07:36:39 AM

Carl Hiassen can be fun. I think Skin Tight was my favorite.

Thanks.

bk · « **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2018, 08:06:52 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep.

bk · « **Reply #41 on:** February 03, 2018, 08:07:08 AM »

But I must sparkle, Neely, sparkle.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:03:42 AM »

Workshop vibes for MR BK!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:03:54 AM »

Warmer weather today....but still winter.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:07:33 AM »

When I was 6 or 7 years old, I would hear people talk about pizza pie....and the toppings. To me, PIE meant something sweet, so it sounded awful.

I read that even ANNETTE herself often ate pizza pie.

When I was 8, I was at my cousin's house when they served it....I was reticent - oh yes, I was reticent....but I ate it. And I have been eating it since.

I like Papa John's....although some people find it too sweet....I like pepperoni and sausage and green peppers - NOT the HOT kind - the vegetable kind. I also like chicken.....

When I buy frozen, I buy Sam's Stuffed Rising Crust Five Meat Pizza!!! It's a nice meal when you don't want to cook and mess up a lot of dishes....and it is much cheaper than delivery!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:10:30 AM »

Quote from: John G. on February 03, 2018, 07:36:39 AM

Carl Hiassen can be fun. I think Skin Tight was my favorite.

Native Tongue, the lousy theme park novel, was the first of his novels I read in 1991 when it was released. As a Drama Book Shop buyer, I was on the publisher's comp book list, and the owner of the shop's wife praised Hiaasen and told me to read it. I liked it so much I read it again, then I read the earlier books in paperback. Around 2012, I bought them in first editions. I now own first editions of every one of his adult novels, and I think they're all quite a lot of fun.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:13:14 AM »

My dad's niece was about 15-20 years older than I. when I was around 12 or so, she married an Italian American and they lived in Manhattan's Little Italy. when they came to Ohio to visit around 1958, he made pizza for everyone, and I've loved it ever since.

FJL · « **Reply #47 on:** February 03, 2018, 09:27:33 AM »

Happy birthday to the busy DR edisaurus!!!

Ginny · « **Reply #48 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:16:31 AM »

Saturday afternoon greetings! Another puttery day before we go to the volunteer appreciation dinner at the church in Dayton. I'm hoping the snow holds off until we get home...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:21:49 AM »

Quote from: FJL on February 03, 2018, 09:27:33 AM

Happy birthday to the busy DR edisaurus!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Indeed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laura · « **Reply #50 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:27:41 AM »

Good morning.

Laura · « **Reply #51 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:28:12 AM »

I just dropped the girls off at the theater. I'm sure I will hear all about their adventure. For months, probably.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:57:30 AM »

Love-starved Thatch, for all his dislike of being held, is becoming the little flirt. He loves to be petted, so he rubs against my legs, then lies down, rolls on his back and lets me pet him. When he gets tired or frightened of what he's feeling, he runs away, and then comes back for more. Over and over. Early this morning, he jumped into bed with me and Annabelle, curled up in my armpit and I would swear he tried to nurse!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:58:13 AM »

Quote from: Laura on February 03, 2018, 10:28:12 AM

I just dropped the girls off at the theater. I'm sure I will hear all about their adventure. For months, probably.

Is this HAMILTON day?

Jeanne · « **Reply #54 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:24:10 AM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #55 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:24:34 AM »

Add me to the list of those who didn't sleep well. Ugh!

Jeanne · « **Reply #56 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:28:37 AM »

I've been fighting a cold all week. Fortunately, minor rather than major, but PERSISTENT. Normally, I take a couple doses of Sambucol and poof! Cold gone. This one doesn't want to leave. Like Elmore, I feel the need to be cautious. My next -- dare I say it? -- root canal is scheduled for this coming Tuesday and I'd like to be as strong as possible going into it.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #57 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:29:29 AM »

Thank you, DR Jrand67, for the reminder. We did indeed know it at first as "pizza pie"!

Some people, at least here in the northeast, just call it "pie". "Let's get a pie." "What do you want on your pie?" In context, you know what they mean, but I could never call it that myself. Once I outgrew the "pizza pie" thing as a kid, it's been "pizza" ever since.

Jeanne · « **Reply #58 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:30:15 AM »

Last night I watched the Australian series HEART GUY, about a young and cocky surgeon who's knocked down a few notches. The first episode got off to a good start. I'll watch more.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #59 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:30:38 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 03, 2018, 10:58:13 AM

Quote from: Laura on February 03, 2018, 10:28:12 AM
I just dropped the girls off at the theater. I'm sure I will hear all about their adventure. For months, probably.

Is this HAMILTON day?

Oh my! Do tell, DR Laura.

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