A Bit Of Me (1 of 2)

CMash October 16, 2010 9 Comments

SATURDAY

Hosted by Danielle at There’s A Book

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.
This Week’s Question:
Which song makes your toes tap?

For me it’s not one particular song, but many, by the same group. My oldest son and his gf saw them in concert along with Chicago and said it was the BEST concert he had ever been to. So when he found out that they were once again in concert near us, he knew what to get us as a Christmas gift. And I must say, it was awesome. The group is from “my days” and are as good today as they were then. I am talking about Earth, Wind and Fire !!

Our son warned us to wear comfortable shoes, because even though we had good seats, we would be standing up a lot dancing along to the music. They put on a phenomenal performance with such energy that you just couldn’t stay seated. Hubby and I had a great time!! (Ironically friends of ours’ also had tickets). We had booked a room at the casino where they were performing, went up early, ate dinner, attended the concert and then met our friends for a drink. What a great time!!

A Bit of Me

A Bit Of Me (1 of 2)

CMash October 16, 2010 9 Comments

SATURDAY

Hosted by Danielle at There’s A Book

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.
This Week’s Question:
Which song makes your toes tap?

For me it’s not one particular song, but many, by the same group. My oldest son and his gf saw them in concert along with Chicago and said it was the BEST concert he had ever been to. So when he found out that they were once again in concert near us, he knew what to get us as a Christmas gift. And I must say, it was awesome. The group is from “my days” and are as good today as they were then. I am talking about Earth, Wind and Fire !!

Our son warned us to wear comfortable shoes, because even though we had good seats, we would be standing up a lot dancing along to the music. They put on a phenomenal performance with such energy that you just couldn’t stay seated. Hubby and I had a great time!! (Ironically friends of ours’ also had tickets). We had booked a room at the casino where they were performing, went up early, ate dinner, attended the concert and then met our friends for a drink. What a great time!!

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday (1 of 2)

CMash October 15, 2010 12 Comments

FRIDAY

Hosted by An Island Life

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!

With the news of the miraculous rescue of the 33 miners from Chile,

My Question is:

If you were stranded, what 3 items would you need/want?

My Answer:

My EReader/books, laptop and eye glasses.

Friday Blog Hop

2 Friday Blog Hops (2 of 2)

CMash October 15, 2010 11 Comments

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

From Java’s Blog:
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!

Hosted by Jennifer from CRAZY FOR BOOKS

From Jennifer’s Blog:
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 Twist:
“When you read a book that you just can’t get into, do you stick it out and keep reading or move to your next title?”
My answer:
Since I started accepting book requests, I will read at least 100 pages and if by then, if the book hasn’t grabbed me, it goes in the DNF pile. With books that I just can’t get into, I feel that I am wasting time because I find every excuse not to pick it up and continue reading. That is why I put the 100 page rule in my “Review Policy”.

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday (1 of 2)

CMash October 15, 2010 12 Comments

FRIDAY

Hosted by An Island Life

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!

With the news of the miraculous rescue of the 33 miners from Chile,

My Question is:

If you were stranded, what 3 items would you need/want?

My Answer:

My EReader/books, laptop and eye glasses.

Friday Blog Hop

2 Friday Blog Hops (2 of 2)

CMash October 15, 2010 11 Comments

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

From Java’s Blog:
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!

Hosted by Jennifer from CRAZY FOR BOOKS

From Jennifer’s Blog:
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 Twist:
“When you read a book that you just can’t get into, do you stick it out and keep reading or move to your next title?”
My answer:
Since I started accepting book requests, I will read at least 100 pages and if by then, if the book hasn’t grabbed me, it goes in the DNF pile. With books that I just can’t get into, I feel that I am wasting time because I find every excuse not to pick it up and continue reading. That is why I put the 100 page rule in my “Review Policy”.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday (2 of 2)

CMash October 14, 2010 7 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s Question:

Suggested by Joy:
If you could rewrite the ending of any book, which book would it be? And how would you change it?
My Response:
The most recent book that I would have liked to change the ending was Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer. I wouldn’t want to actually change the ending but have it continue. I became so engrossed in the lives of the characters that I hated to see the book end. I have had that happen to me on a lot of occasions and wish there had been a sequel to continue following the characters, maybe there will be one with this book!!

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday (2 of 2)

CMash October 14, 2010 7 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s Question:

Suggested by Joy:
If you could rewrite the ending of any book, which book would it be? And how would you change it?
My Response:
The most recent book that I would have liked to change the ending was Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer. I wouldn’t want to actually change the ending but have it continue. I became so engrossed in the lives of the characters that I hated to see the book end. I have had that happen to me on a lot of occasions and wish there had been a sequel to continue following the characters, maybe there will be one with this book!!