Monday Memes

CMash June 6, 2011 12 Comments

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to touch base and let you all know what has been going on around here. I hope I’m not jinxing myself, but things seem to have quieted down. My Mom finally got discharged from the hospital and is doing OK. She does have a little weakness from the mini strokes she had but is glad to be back at the facility, with my sister, where they both reside. I want to thank all those who kept her in your prayers. Because I was going in different directions, I got behind in blogging, visiting, commenting and when I would finally sit down to read, I would fall asleep. I have finally caught up and will hopefully be back to normal, but then me being normal could be questionable lol. And it’s a good thing because this week is going to be a busy one. We have a Guest Author stopping by every day to talk about their latest book, with giveaways, so if you get a minute or two, try to drop by. Have a great week!! And again, thank you for the prayers.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

Where is your favorite place to read?

My answer:
I have 2 favorite places to read, depending on the time of year. When it is cold or chilly outside, you can find me reading in my recliner in my combined office/library/blogging room. And now that warm weather is approaching, I will be outside reading either by the pool or on really hot day, sitting on my reading float in the pool.
Do you have a favorite reading spot? One to call your own?

June is being hosted by Bluestocking

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
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Holiday, Monday Memes

Memorial Day and Monday Memes

CMash May 30, 2011 Leave a Comment

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Before getting to today’s memes, I wanted to share some exciting news with you!!!! LOL I know what you are all thinking…..not that kind of news….I’m right, aren’t I…..You all thought I was going to say someone was pregnant. lol

Emily from Blogaholic Designs, the very sweet and talented designer that created this blog has now created something HUGE. She announced yesterday that she has launched a social networking site. I joined as soon as I received her email and wanted to pass the info on to you in case you may be interested. The info is as follows:

The network is a place where bloggers can get together and share everything that has to do with blogging, but it also stands as a resource center for bloggers where they can find blog tips, tricks, tutorials, and much more. Here are just a few other things you can do:

Meet other bloggers in your niche
Gain followers
Start blog groups
Start discussions
Add your blog hops, giveaways, and blog events
There is much more to come!
I would love to have you join me from the start! It’s completely free and simple to join as a member. Hopefully it grows into something wonderful that can be very resourceful, and fun for all bloggers.
Here is the link: Blogaholic Social Network
Hope to see you there!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

This week’s musing asks…

Describe the last time you were stumped for something to read, and you took measures to remedy that — either by going to the bookstore, the library, or shopping elsewhere. What book did you choose? Did it get you out of your slump?
My answer:
I don’t think I have ever been stumped for something to read, only because I have a 5 shelf bookcase of both requested and personal tbr books to be read. When I do go into a reading slump, which I am in a mini one right now, and I just can’t focus on a book, I’ll just pull another one off the shelf and try to get engrossed into that one. I know why I am in my present slump, which is due to some recent real life issues and will hopefully return to normal shortly and so will my reading pattern.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

Both books from the author, Mary L. Tabor

Holiday, Monday Memes

Memorial Day and Monday Memes

CMash May 30, 2011 10 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Before getting to today’s memes, I wanted to share some exciting news with you!!!! LOL I know what you are all thinking…..not that kind of news….I’m right, aren’t I…..You all thought I was going to say someone was pregnant. lol

Emily from Blogaholic Designs, the very sweet and talented designer that created this blog has now created something HUGE. She announced yesterday that she has launched a social networking site. I joined as soon as I received her email and wanted to pass the info on to you in case you may be interested. The info is as follows:

The network is a place where bloggers can get together and share everything that has to do with blogging, but it also stands as a resource center for bloggers where they can find blog tips, tricks, tutorials, and much more. Here are just a few other things you can do:

Meet other bloggers in your niche
Gain followers
Start blog groups
Start discussions
Add your blog hops, giveaways, and blog events
There is much more to come!
I would love to have you join me from the start! It’s completely free and simple to join as a member. Hopefully it grows into something wonderful that can be very resourceful, and fun for all bloggers.
Here is the link: Blogaholic Social Network
Hope to see you there!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

This week’s musing asks…

Describe the last time you were stumped for something to read, and you took measures to remedy that — either by going to the bookstore, the library, or shopping elsewhere. What book did you choose? Did it get you out of your slump?
My answer:
I don’t think I have ever been stumped for something to read, only because I have a 5 shelf bookcase of both requested and personal tbr books to be read. When I do go into a reading slump, which I am in a mini one right now, and I just can’t focus on a book, I’ll just pull another one off the shelf and try to get engrossed into that one. I know why I am in my present slump, which is due to some recent real life issues and will hopefully return to normal shortly and so will my reading pattern.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

Both books from the author, Mary L. Tabor

Monday Memes

CMash May 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

To all our blogging friends in Missouri, I hope you and your family and friends are safe from the devestating tornado that touched down yesterday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

What great books did you hear about/discover this past week? Share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

My answer:
Unfortunately, I haven’t done much in searching for new books this past week. I haven’t even done much reading and/or blog hopping as I would have liked to this past week. It seems that all I have gotten accomplished is drafting up future posts for Guest Author posts and/or giveaways. The reason for this is real life. I have been back and forth to the hospital as my Mom was admitted last Tuesday, to rule out a stroke. She did have a mini one called a TIA but has had some complications and is still hospitialized.
I know that this is not the place to ask for favors, but, if you believe in prayers, they would be greatly appreciated and Thank you.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
Monday Tuesday Friday

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Monday Memes

CMash May 23, 2011 10 Comments

To all our blogging friends in Missouri, I hope you and your family and friends are safe from the devestating tornado that touched down yesterday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

What great books did you hear about/discover this past week? Share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

My answer:
Unfortunately, I haven’t done much in searching for new books this past week. I haven’t even done much reading and/or blog hopping as I would have liked to this past week. It seems that all I have gotten accomplished is drafting up future posts for Guest Author posts and/or giveaways. The reason for this is real life. I have been back and forth to the hospital as my Mom was admitted last Tuesday, to rule out a stroke. She did have a mini one called a TIA but has had some complications and is still hospitialized.
I know that this is not the place to ask for favors, but, if you believe in prayers, they would be greatly appreciated and Thank you.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
Monday Tuesday Friday

The Hachette Book Group Author Kaye Publicity

Monday Memes

CMash May 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:
This week’s musing asks…

The local Catholic school board is closing its school libraries, and parents and teachers –and even the students– are in an uproar. Budget cuts demanded that the board choose something to get rid of… they choose libraries. As such, many librarians have lost their jobs. And, the board is moving the books to the classrooms, instead. They feel that it is a good solution.
What do you think? Should the schools be without an actual “library” room? Is this a good solution?
My answer:
This is a hard question for me on so many levels. One my boys have been out of school for quite a few years, I understand the economy is hitting everyone hard, the new world of technology and what I consider, and this is my opinion only, common sense. My first reaction was my experience to “the library and it’s use” when I was in school and what my sons would tell me when they were in school. It was used as a “free period” to socialize. Any reference material was always done after school at the Public Library. And with my boys, once we had a PC, reference was done in the comfort of home. Access to books, again, was always through the Public Library.
I don’t know if removing libraries is a good move, but in this economy, I do feel budget cuts are necessary. And it’s not only libraries. My mother and sister resided in an assisted living facility subsidized by the Catholic Diocese, and due to the economy and costs had to close the doors. Some people had been living there for more than 10 years, it was their home and now had to find somewhere else to live. I had to find a new facility for my mother and sister, and unfortunately not one facility I looked at compared to where they were living.
Because of having to deal with something of that magnitude, a library to me, does not seem as important when there are other means of getting books and reference material.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

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Monday Memes

CMash May 16, 2011 12 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:
This week’s musing asks…

The local Catholic school board is closing its school libraries, and parents and teachers –and even the students– are in an uproar. Budget cuts demanded that the board choose something to get rid of… they choose libraries. As such, many librarians have lost their jobs. And, the board is moving the books to the classrooms, instead. They feel that it is a good solution.
What do you think? Should the schools be without an actual “library” room? Is this a good solution?
My answer:
This is a hard question for me on so many levels. One my boys have been out of school for quite a few years, I understand the economy is hitting everyone hard, the new world of technology and what I consider, and this is my opinion only, common sense. My first reaction was my experience to “the library and it’s use” when I was in school and what my sons would tell me when they were in school. It was used as a “free period” to socialize. Any reference material was always done after school at the Public Library. And with my boys, once we had a PC, reference was done in the comfort of home. Access to books, again, was always through the Public Library.
I don’t know if removing libraries is a good move, but in this economy, I do feel budget cuts are necessary. And it’s not only libraries. My mother and sister resided in an assisted living facility subsidized by the Catholic Diocese, and due to the economy and costs had to close the doors. Some people had been living there for more than 10 years, it was their home and now had to find somewhere else to live. I had to find a new facility for my mother and sister, and unfortunately not one facility I looked at compared to where they were living.
Because of having to deal with something of that magnitude, a library to me, does not seem as important when there are other means of getting books and reference material.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

From Authors

(galley) (galley)

Monday Memes

CMash May 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

Do you ever find scenes from previous books you’ve read popping into your head at random times? If so, does it bother you? If it doesn’t happen to you, why do you think that is?

My answer:
Yes. But I can’t say it bothers me, it just justifies that the 5/5 rating I gave it was accurate. When a book stays with me long after I finish the last page and something in real life triggers a scene that either I created in my mind or reminds me of a particular book, to me means it was a phenomenal read. Two come to mind right away. Whenever I see the commercial for, I think it it is, the Marriot Hotel where a man is spinning plates on sticks, Spinning by Michael Baron instantly comes to mind. And now whenever I hear anything about Nantucket, I think of Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer. If an author has that ability, that’s an author that try to read every book he/she writes.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads
Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

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