Topic: THE ENDLESS EVENING OF WRITING (Read 12604 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:47:50 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 19, 2013, 07:41:54 PM

Good evening, all.

--Which I am posting from HOME, THANK GAWD. What a day. Drove through FOG in every mountainous part of Maryland and Pennsylvania I had to pass through. Unbelievable.

I am glad that you arrived home safely Chas!

vixmom · « **Reply #121 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:48:07 PM »

Happy moving vibes to Matthew

vixmom · « **Reply #122 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:49:29 PM »

Has anybody heard anything else about the twisters in Iowa? I hope Cilla is OK

ChasSmith · « **Reply #123 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:52:32 PM »

I am also very happy to report that a book was waiting for me! It looks great, and I will probably get to read it tomorrow. In fact, I can't think of a better way to have a restful day after my crazy little trip. Thanks to BK for the book, the goodies, and the perfect inscription!

BTW, I shan't read anyone's review till I've read the book because I don't want anything to color my own reactions. I also like to mention things that mean something special to me in my own review, so those thoughts must remain pure (pure boys!) till that's completed, too.

Jennifer · « **Reply #124 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 19, 2013, 06:19:53 PM

As much as I love discussing books I hate to review them, so I never ever do. I feel bad about this.

I don't like giving them stars at Goodreads either, mostly because I can't do half stars. Most books I give 3 out of 5 stars because I don't want to give the book 4 stars so I drop down to the lower number even if I think it deserves 3 1/2-3 3/4 stars. To me that is a big difference from a straight 3 star book. I'm not bothered as much by the differences between 2 & 1 stars or 3 & 4 if I can't do half stars.

Does anyone else have trouble rating books or movies or am I unique?

You can still rate a book 3 1/2 stars on goodreads. Just include it in the text. Many many people do this (including myself). I need half stars, so I use them a lot.

vixmom · « **Reply #125 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:00:04 PM »

Chas have you read the previous books in the series yet?

Jennifer · « **Reply #126 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:01:46 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 19, 2013, 06:19:53 PM

As much as I love discussing books I hate to review them, so I never ever do. I feel bad about this.

I don't like giving them stars at Goodreads either, mostly because I can't do half stars. Most books I give 3 out of 5 stars because I don't want to give the book 4 stars so I drop down to the lower number even if I think it deserves 3 1/2-3 3/4 stars. To me that is a big difference from a straight 3 star book. I'm not bothered as much by the differences between 2 & 1 stars or 3 & 4 if I can't do half stars.

Does anyone else have trouble rating books or movies or am I unique?

I think we rate books differently. To me 3 stars is okay. 4 stars is I like it. 4.5 I like it a lot. And 5 stars is rare it means I absolutely love it/perfection. I think I have given 5 stars to maybe 5 books this year so far (out of 46 or so). I don't give 5 stars easily.

vixmom · « **Reply #127 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:11:48 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 19, 2013, 07:52:32 PM

I am also very happy to report that a book was waiting for me! It looks great, and I will probably get to read it tomorrow. In fact, I can't think of a better way to have a restful day after my crazy little trip. Thanks to BK for the book, the goodies, and the perfect inscription!

BTW, I shan't read anyone's review till I've read the book because I don't want anything to color my own reactions. I also like to mention things that mean something special to me in my own review, so those thoughts must remain pure (pure boys!) till that's completed, too.

I hope my book comes tomorrow!

vixmom · « **Reply #128 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:12:06 PM »

and I am glad I was able to get oen on my NOOK!

vixmom · « **Reply #129 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:50:46 PM »

http://www.amazon.com/Tuscan-Whole-Milk-Gallon-128/dp/B00032G1S0/ref=pd_sbs_a_7

the first review is Poefect

TCB · « **Reply #130 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:54:42 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 19, 2013, 05:37:10 PM

Quote from: Jrand62 on May 19, 2013, 05:33:38 PM
DR ELMORE - I am directing Patrick Hamilton's ANGEL STREET aka GASLIGHT..... It runs for two weekends in mid July. And by the time it opens, I hope to be cast in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE opening in August. We shall see.

Yes! I do remember nw, DR JRand62! Around 1971 or so, I saw a gorgeous production of ANGEL STREET, directed by Tony Perkins, at Cincinnati's Playhouse In The Park. The curtain where the Inspector leaves his hat and only just returns for it at the last minute had the entire audience on the verge of a collective breakdown. It's such a good melodrama.

Well, I guess I can cancel my tickets to opening night. Thanks, elmore!

TCB · « **Reply #131 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:44:47 PM »

Where the heck is everyone?

TCB · « **Reply #132 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:45:50 PM »

It seems very humid here tonight.

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:46:34 PM »

Yeah, where the heck is everyone. I am being driven insane by stupid June bugs - don't these twits know it's MAY!

TCB · « **Reply #134 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:47:17 PM »

They talked about thunderstorms earlier, but I thought that was supposed to be tomorrow.

TCB · « **Reply #135 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:48:12 PM »

Have we heard from Cilla this evening?

TCB · « **Reply #136 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:50:27 PM »

The news is on in five minutes. Maybe they will have information on Iowa tornados.

TCB · « **Reply #137 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:51:27 PM »

Sometimes I wonder why I watch FAMILY GUY.

TCB · « **Reply #138 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:52:37 PM »

It used to be a little funny, but now it is just rude.

TCB · « **Reply #139 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:54:07 PM »

I think Bruce should write the musical version of POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES.

TCB · « **Reply #140 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:54:58 PM »

I wish I had a copy of BK's new book.

TCB · « **Reply #141 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:56:12 PM »

I suppose I could read a magazine or a catalog.

TCB · « **Reply #142 on:** May 19, 2013, 09:59:29 PM »

Chicago (the city not the musical) may see tornados tomorrow and Tuesday.

TCB · « **Reply #143 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:00:22 PM »

Quote from: TCB on May 19, 2013, 09:59:29 PM

Chicago (the city not the musical) may see tornados tomorrow and Tuesday.

That is in addition to the states that were affected today.

TCB · « **Reply #144 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:01:05 PM »

I wonder where George is tonight?

TCB · « **Reply #145 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:23:06 PM »

Singer / songwriter Alan O'Day has died. He wrote Angie Baby for Helen Reddy and Rock 'N Roll Heaven for The Righteous Brothers.

TCB · « **Reply #146 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:25:57 PM »

There are certainly a lot of fictional death notices on the Internet. Tonight I found Madonna died in a car crash and Richard Chamberlain died. Neither of these stories is true.

TCB · « **Reply #147 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:26:38 PM »

We are

TCB · « **Reply #148 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:27:19 PM »

getting closer

TCB · « **Reply #149 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:27:51 PM »

to turning the page.

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