I would like to explain how this came to fruition. Hubby and I were having a discussion about the old days, (for the young’ens reading this..a little history lesson) but before the dark age. When Sundays were special and had traditions and rituals. Sunday mornings Church, come home to a big gravy (sauce) cooking on the stove, a big Sunday dinner, then either off to visit relatives/friends or wait for relatives/friends to drop by. We would spend the afternoon sitting around the table, talking, catching up, having coffee, pizza, calzones, etc etc, dessert. And now, how sad, all those traditions are gone. And then I got to thinking, why not have something similar here on my blog. This past year, I have met so many amazing and wonderful people (some I now call friends) through blogging, and how I am in awe of what they do and accomplish. How much respect I have for them, for their honesty, integrity, credibility and so enjoy when a bit of their personality shines through. So every Sunday, here at my place, the coffee will be on, the dessert is on the table and friends will be stopping by. And I will be rolling out the red carpet for my Sunday Shining Star Blogger guest.

I started blogging my guess would be in 2007. I started blogging for my own entertainment, and that is why I blog even now. My first blog was Ann’s Quotes and Things. I started it because I love to collect quotes, and it is much easier to save them on a blog than always writing them in My Little Book Of Quotes. Next came Ann’s Moody Blues blog, I’m a bit moody, so thought this a good blog to keep my daily thoughts on. It has since became my Daily Photo blog. Then followed Ann’s Reading Corner. Since I love to read I thought this would be a good place to keep track of what I read with brief reviews. I’m not much good at reviews, I just like little reminders about the book.

Just a little tid-bit about My Reading Corner:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
My “Reading Corner” I’M BACK!
I decided to delete you on June 7, 2009, when I made my new blog “Butterflies and Candles” I noticed a week ago, (unbeknown to me until then) I could have you back if I wanted you. Therefore, I welcome you back…but I think I will probably keep my posting to one or two times a month this time. I’ll see. I’m also thinking about keeping you private. After all you are not a very interesting blog…Come to think of it, none of my blogs are very interesting, not like everyone elses. Oh well, you are just for my entertainment as is all my blogs…Anyone who cares to read and be bored along with me. WELCOME! (Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009,) My Reading Corner was back.

*How and what made you decide on the name of your blog?
I wanted a blog to keep track of what I was reading, therefore, this blog became, Ann’s Reading Corner. Most of my blogs each have there own theme.

*What would you say is the main content of your blog?
Along with keeping track of the books I read, I enjoy the book memes each week, and I get to meet many more book bloggers.

*If books, what genres do you mostly read?
I like light cozy romance, cozy mysteries, memoirs, biographies, chick lit, and poetry.

*How often do you post?
5 or 6 times a week, usually don’t post much over the week-ends.

*What are some of the things that you love about blogging?
I love being able to visit other bookies and notice what books they are reading, and if I think I would enjoy reading them. Therefore, my TBR list keeps growing and growing. This year I made a goal to read more library books, in hopes of saving some money. But, it’s not working each time I’m near a book store of any kind, I come out with a book or two.

*What are some of the negatives?
I think for me spending to much time blogging and visiting other blogs.

*Name 1-3 favorite items/postings that you have/do on your blog?
I like posting my reviews, even though they are just reminders, I love Monday Musings. and Booking Through Thursdays, memes.

*Any advice you would give to new bloggers?
I would say do it for fun and entertainment for yourself first. I never worry about whether I have 1 follower or 100 followers, or no followers, have fun with blogging. If you want followers, than you need to visit others, and leave comments, otherwise, they will never find you. I have my own blogger etiquette I try to follow, if someone visits and leaves me a comment, I try to visit their blog and leave a comment. So be careful what you wish for, if you want 50-100 commenters, remember to visit them and leave a comment, also. Just sayin’.

*What draws you to follow someones blog?
I follow blogs that are interesting to me, what may interest someone else is of no consequence to me, so have fun with blogging.

*Do you have any “pet peeves” that other bloggers do?
I don’t know if this is a “pet peeve” or not, but the follower thingy, I don’t understand what it’s all about. I notice a lot of bloggers want as many followers as they can get, now if they never return and visit my blog again, how can they be a follower?

*Would you please share 5-7 things about the person behind the screen so that we get to know the “real” you!!
1.Well I think it goes without saying I love to read, but, I also love to play SCRABBLE. I almost never win at SCRABBLE, however, I keep trying. Maybe that is why everyone doesn’t object to playing with me. I think karaoke is fun, I can’t carry a tune, but I can sing loud.


2. My first date with my husband-to-be was on Friday, December 13, 1957. My husband and I were married on Thursday evening, July 3, 1958. We had a double wedding. When we were taking our vows the minister asked my husband if he would take Susan to be his wedded wife, my husband replied I take Ann to be my wedded wife. The minister got the brides names confused. We other three stood and giggled.


3. We had 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. I now have 10 Grandchildren, and 5 Great-Grandchildren.


4. Almost 13 years ago (May 18, 1998) we retired from farming, in Maryland, and moved 850 miles away to retire in Iowa.


5.. On August 1, 2005, we bought the house we were renting an apartment in. It is just a house with 2 apartments in it. So now we are Landlords, the American Dream come true. tee, hee.


6. We have a toy poodle, his name is Joey, he will be 11 years old in April. We also have a cat, Miss Molly, since she is getting up in years, but I don’t know when she was born, I say she is 11 years old also.


7. I am trying to learn to write poetry, therefore, my blog “Shadows Of My Mind” is my poetry blog.

I virtually met Ann not too long ago but instantly loved her attitude on life in general.  Tells it like it is and says what she means.  I never know what I will find when I visit her blog(s).  LOL  One day, like she says, she is condensing them, the next day, there are 15 (maybe a little exaggeration but there are lots of them).  Her photography blog is beautiful!!  I feel I can take a little credit with a few of her blogging items.  I remember wanting to follow her, I just loved her blog but she didn’t have a GFC thingy so I emailed her and she put it back up and they say the rest is history.  And I do owe her husband, Tony, an apology.  She needed to write a review and emails went back and forth with some humor thrown in and I asked her if Tony had the job of “editor”, and the answer was yes and we laughed.  Well….after writing her first review, she was on fire and has been cranking those reviews out and I had this funny feeling after getting to know her that, poor Tony…yup….He’s Fired!!!!  Thank you for being my guest today and giving us the opportunity of getting to know you better!!   I hope you all stop by and say hi, there is bound to be at least one of many blogs that you will find interesting.  Not only is she a Blogging Shining Star  but to have 5 Children, 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren, she is truly a SHINING STAR!!!!

I would like to explain how this came to fruition. Hubby and I were having a discussion about the old days, (for the young’ens reading this..a little history lesson) but before the dark age. When Sundays were special and had traditions and rituals. Sunday mornings Church, come home to a big gravy (sauce) cooking on the stove, a big Sunday dinner, then either off to visit relatives/friends or wait for relatives/friends to drop by. We would spend the afternoon sitting around the table, talking, catching up, having coffee, pizza, calzones, etc etc, dessert. And now, how sad, all those traditions are gone. And then I got to thinking, why not have something similar here on my blog. This past year, I have met so many amazing and wonderful people (some I now call friends) through blogging, and how I am in awe of what they do and accomplish. How much respect I have for them, for their honesty, integrity, credibility and so enjoy when a bit of their personality shines through. So every Sunday, here at my place, the coffee will be on, the dessert is on the table and friends will be stopping by. And I will be rolling out the red carpet for my Sunday Shining Star Blogger guest.

I started blogging my guess would be in 2007. I started blogging for my own entertainment, and that is why I blog even now. My first blog was Ann’s Quotes and Things. I started it because I love to collect quotes, and it is much easier to save them on a blog than always writing them in My Little Book Of Quotes. Next came Ann’s Moody Blues blog, I’m a bit moody, so thought this a good blog to keep my daily thoughts on. It has since became my Daily Photo blog. Then followed Ann’s Reading Corner. Since I love to read I thought this would be a good place to keep track of what I read with brief reviews. I’m not much good at reviews, I just like little reminders about the book.

Just a little tid-bit about My Reading Corner:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
My “Reading Corner” I’M BACK!
I decided to delete you on June 7, 2009, when I made my new blog “Butterflies and Candles” I noticed a week ago, (unbeknown to me until then) I could have you back if I wanted you. Therefore, I welcome you back…but I think I will probably keep my posting to one or two times a month this time. I’ll see. I’m also thinking about keeping you private. After all you are not a very interesting blog…Come to think of it, none of my blogs are very interesting, not like everyone elses. Oh well, you are just for my entertainment as is all my blogs…Anyone who cares to read and be bored along with me. WELCOME! (Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009,) My Reading Corner was back.

*How and what made you decide on the name of your blog?
I wanted a blog to keep track of what I was reading, therefore, this blog became, Ann’s Reading Corner. Most of my blogs each have there own theme.

*What would you say is the main content of your blog?
Along with keeping track of the books I read, I enjoy the book memes each week, and I get to meet many more book bloggers.

*If books, what genres do you mostly read?
I like light cozy romance, cozy mysteries, memoirs, biographies, chick lit, and poetry.

*How often do you post?
5 or 6 times a week, usually don’t post much over the week-ends.

*What are some of the things that you love about blogging?
I love being able to visit other bookies and notice what books they are reading, and if I think I would enjoy reading them. Therefore, my TBR list keeps growing and growing. This year I made a goal to read more library books, in hopes of saving some money. But, it’s not working each time I’m near a book store of any kind, I come out with a book or two.

*What are some of the negatives?
I think for me spending to much time blogging and visiting other blogs.

*Name 1-3 favorite items/postings that you have/do on your blog?
I like posting my reviews, even though they are just reminders, I love Monday Musings. and Booking Through Thursdays, memes.

*Any advice you would give to new bloggers?
I would say do it for fun and entertainment for yourself first. I never worry about whether I have 1 follower or 100 followers, or no followers, have fun with blogging. If you want followers, than you need to visit others, and leave comments, otherwise, they will never find you. I have my own blogger etiquette I try to follow, if someone visits and leaves me a comment, I try to visit their blog and leave a comment. So be careful what you wish for, if you want 50-100 commenters, remember to visit them and leave a comment, also. Just sayin’.

*What draws you to follow someones blog?
I follow blogs that are interesting to me, what may interest someone else is of no consequence to me, so have fun with blogging.

*Do you have any “pet peeves” that other bloggers do?
I don’t know if this is a “pet peeve” or not, but the follower thingy, I don’t understand what it’s all about. I notice a lot of bloggers want as many followers as they can get, now if they never return and visit my blog again, how can they be a follower?

*Would you please share 5-7 things about the person behind the screen so that we get to know the “real” you!!
1.Well I think it goes without saying I love to read, but, I also love to play SCRABBLE. I almost never win at SCRABBLE, however, I keep trying. Maybe that is why everyone doesn’t object to playing with me. I think karaoke is fun, I can’t carry a tune, but I can sing loud.


2. My first date with my husband-to-be was on Friday, December 13, 1957. My husband and I were married on Thursday evening, July 3, 1958. We had a double wedding. When we were taking our vows the minister asked my husband if he would take Susan to be his wedded wife, my husband replied I take Ann to be my wedded wife. The minister got the brides names confused. We other three stood and giggled.


3. We had 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. I now have 10 Grandchildren, and 5 Great-Grandchildren.


4. Almost 13 years ago (May 18, 1998) we retired from farming, in Maryland, and moved 850 miles away to retire in Iowa.


5.. On August 1, 2005, we bought the house we were renting an apartment in. It is just a house with 2 apartments in it. So now we are Landlords, the American Dream come true. tee, hee.


6. We have a toy poodle, his name is Joey, he will be 11 years old in April. We also have a cat, Miss Molly, since she is getting up in years, but I don’t know when she was born, I say she is 11 years old also.


7. I am trying to learn to write poetry, therefore, my blog “Shadows Of My Mind” is my poetry blog.

I virtually met Ann not too long ago but instantly loved her attitude on life in general.  Tells it like it is and says what she means.  I never know what I will find when I visit her blog(s).  LOL  One day, like she says, she is condensing them, the next day, there are 15 (maybe a little exaggeration but there are lots of them).  Her photography blog is beautiful!!  I feel I can take a little credit with a few of her blogging items.  I remember wanting to follow her, I just loved her blog but she didn’t have a GFC thingy so I emailed her and she put it back up and they say the rest is history.  And I do owe her husband, Tony, an apology.  She needed to write a review and emails went back and forth with some humor thrown in and I asked her if Tony had the job of “editor”, and the answer was yes and we laughed.  Well….after writing her first review, she was on fire and has been cranking those reviews out and I had this funny feeling after getting to know her that, poor Tony…yup….He’s Fired!!!!  Thank you for being my guest today and giving us the opportunity of getting to know you better!!   I hope you all stop by and say hi, there is bound to be at least one of many blogs that you will find interesting.  Not only is she a Blogging Shining Star  but to have 5 Children, 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren, she is truly a SHINING STAR!!!!

From Danielle’s blog:
We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.

Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/2011/02/a-bit-of-meme-off-to-neverland/#ixzz1EPgLFeSn

Up until this day, I can say that there have been 3 “dream jobs” that I wanted to achieve.  One I did, the 2nd maybe it’s a good thing I didn’t and the 3rd, maybe there is still time.
It wasn’t an easy course but I did graduate an obtain my license to become an RN.  Unfortunately, a high risk in the field is injuries to the back due to lifting.  I was 24 years old when I first injured, ruptured a disc and had my first spinal operation.  I continued working on and off in the field for years in between having my sons until it got to the point where I just couldn’t continue working in that capacity. 

Since my 2nd love was books, hubby and I discussed maybe opening up a used book store but that never came to fruition for one reason or another.  And with the unsettling affairs of book stores, maybe it was a good choice that we didn’t.

And now at this point in my life, where I am totally disabled, I would love to do what I am now doing everyday but have it become a “real job”.   Even though this is a hobby for me, I try to use the same work ethics with my blog as when I was working.  I would love to work in some capacity with authors, publishers, publicists, tours, etc etc.   And since, I am disabled, I could make my own hours, it would be the perfect job. Anybody know of any job openings lol?

From Yvonne’s site:
I’ve wanted to start a meme like this for a long time. It’s “Anything Goes on Saturday”. It’s a chance to choose any topic you want and talk about it on Saturday – it can be about a book, TV show, movie, a recipe or just an update on your week. Whatever you choose.
Topic:  Awards
I think it is such an honor when a peer presents me and my blog an award.  I really do get that “warm and fuzzy feeling” no matter how many I receive.  However, I am finding that the criteria of passing them on takes up quite a bit of computer time, which I already spend too much time at, preparing drafts for Guest Authors, giveaways, etc etc.  I have been taking the liberty of modifying the rules but it is still time consuming.   So my questions today are:  What are your thoughts on awards?  Do you accept them?  Or are you an Award -Free Blog?  If you are, how did you come to that decision and notify your visitors?  Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this subject!!!

From Danielle’s blog:
We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.

Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/2011/02/a-bit-of-meme-off-to-neverland/#ixzz1EPgLFeSn

Up until this day, I can say that there have been 3 “dream jobs” that I wanted to achieve.  One I did, the 2nd maybe it’s a good thing I didn’t and the 3rd, maybe there is still time.
It wasn’t an easy course but I did graduate an obtain my license to become an RN.  Unfortunately, a high risk in the field is injuries to the back due to lifting.  I was 24 years old when I first injured, ruptured a disc and had my first spinal operation.  I continued working on and off in the field for years in between having my sons until it got to the point where I just couldn’t continue working in that capacity. 

Since my 2nd love was books, hubby and I discussed maybe opening up a used book store but that never came to fruition for one reason or another.  And with the unsettling affairs of book stores, maybe it was a good choice that we didn’t.

And now at this point in my life, where I am totally disabled, I would love to do what I am now doing everyday but have it become a “real job”.   Even though this is a hobby for me, I try to use the same work ethics with my blog as when I was working.  I would love to work in some capacity with authors, publishers, publicists, tours, etc etc.   And since, I am disabled, I could make my own hours, it would be the perfect job. Anybody know of any job openings lol?

From Yvonne’s site:
I’ve wanted to start a meme like this for a long time. It’s “Anything Goes on Saturday”. It’s a chance to choose any topic you want and talk about it on Saturday – it can be about a book, TV show, movie, a recipe or just an update on your week. Whatever you choose.
Topic:  Awards
I think it is such an honor when a peer presents me and my blog an award.  I really do get that “warm and fuzzy feeling” no matter how many I receive.  However, I am finding that the criteria of passing them on takes up quite a bit of computer time, which I already spend too much time at, preparing drafts for Guest Authors, giveaways, etc etc.  I have been taking the liberty of modifying the rules but it is still time consuming.   So my questions today are:  What are your thoughts on awards?  Do you accept them?  Or are you an Award -Free Blog?  If you are, how did you come to that decision and notify your visitors?  Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this subject!!!

From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Telemarket calls: listen, hang up or other?

My Answer:

Hang up

  In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new book-related blogs that we may be missing out on! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!
  The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don’t have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 200 links every week!!
  Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.
  If you start following someone through the Hop, leave a comment on their blog to let them know! Stop back during the week to see other blogs that are added! And, most importantly, the idea is to HAVE FUN!!

This week’s question:
“Do you ever wish you would have named your blog something different?”

My answer:
I think the “CMash” is unique enough to distinquish it from other blogs but I wish the “Loves To Read” was different because of all the typing when entering it into all the the linky forms, etc, etc,.

From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Telemarket calls: listen, hang up or other?

My Answer:

Hang up

  In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new book-related blogs that we may be missing out on! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!
  The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don’t have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 200 links every week!!
  Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.
  If you start following someone through the Hop, leave a comment on their blog to let them know! Stop back during the week to see other blogs that are added! And, most importantly, the idea is to HAVE FUN!!

This week’s question:
“Do you ever wish you would have named your blog something different?”

My answer:
I think the “CMash” is unique enough to distinquish it from other blogs but I wish the “Loves To Read” was different because of all the typing when entering it into all the the linky forms, etc, etc,.