Thursday Memes

CMash January 20, 2011 7 Comments

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This week’s question:

Even I read things other than books from time to time … like, Magazines! What magazines/journals do you read?

My answer:
lol I have to laugh at this question. I have mentioned on more than one occasion how the hubster does not read. He is still on page iii of the Prologue of a book he bought 3 years ago. But last year, he had some points from something he belongs to, and had to use or lose so he put it towards 2 magazines, which, you guessed it, he just about reads the cover. So I get to read Time and People weekly.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?

So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
WEEK 21 QUESTIONS
1. What is the outside temperature where you are today?
          28…..50 degrees colder than I want it to be!!!!
2. Do participate in any special winter sports or hobbies like skiing or snowmobiling, etc?
          LOL Lori you silly Girl!!!! Can you picture me doing winter sports….or any sports for that matter
with 5 back operations and 4 knee operations under my belt and needing 1 more back proceedure and 2 toal knees. LOL It would be hysterical just watching me try to stand up on skis!!!
3. If you had to choose between a week long stay in a mountain lodge with lots of snow, activities, friends, food and beverages or a week alone on a deserted white sand island with just a bag of books and food and water which would you choose?
          Decision made…when we leaving….bags packed…when we leaving..oops missed the part about going alone…see you all when I get back   Bye!!!!

Hosted by Michelle from The True Book Addict

Progress report: (so far) 15.5 hrs read… 1 book read..1 review written
Getting a little better each day…woohoo….put in about 6.5 hours of reading yesterday, finished a book, wrote and posted my review, started the first couple of pages on the next book so and hoping at this rate, today will be even better, except that I am supposed to be making a list, I think, for the Bloggiesta challenge of what I need to do…..LOL …we are talking computer here friends…..LOL I have no clue on this one…Oh Gina!!! Gina!!!! Gina…I know you hear me…the one who told me I had to sign up….get me started here my friend lol.

Thursday Memes

CMash January 20, 2011 7 Comments

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

This week’s question:

Even I read things other than books from time to time … like, Magazines! What magazines/journals do you read?

My answer:
lol I have to laugh at this question. I have mentioned on more than one occasion how the hubster does not read. He is still on page iii of the Prologue of a book he bought 3 years ago. But last year, he had some points from something he belongs to, and had to use or lose so he put it towards 2 magazines, which, you guessed it, he just about reads the cover. So I get to read Time and People weekly.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?

So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
WEEK 21 QUESTIONS
1. What is the outside temperature where you are today?
          28…..50 degrees colder than I want it to be!!!!
2. Do participate in any special winter sports or hobbies like skiing or snowmobiling, etc?
          LOL Lori you silly Girl!!!! Can you picture me doing winter sports….or any sports for that matter
with 5 back operations and 4 knee operations under my belt and needing 1 more back proceedure and 2 toal knees. LOL It would be hysterical just watching me try to stand up on skis!!!
3. If you had to choose between a week long stay in a mountain lodge with lots of snow, activities, friends, food and beverages or a week alone on a deserted white sand island with just a bag of books and food and water which would you choose?
          Decision made…when we leaving….bags packed…when we leaving..oops missed the part about going alone…see you all when I get back   Bye!!!!

Hosted by Michelle from The True Book Addict

Progress report: (so far) 15.5 hrs read… 1 book read..1 review written
Getting a little better each day…woohoo….put in about 6.5 hours of reading yesterday, finished a book, wrote and posted my review, started the first couple of pages on the next book so and hoping at this rate, today will be even better, except that I am supposed to be making a list, I think, for the Bloggiesta challenge of what I need to do…..LOL …we are talking computer here friends…..LOL I have no clue on this one…Oh Gina!!! Gina!!!! Gina…I know you hear me…the one who told me I had to sign up….get me started here my friend lol.

Thursday Memes

Thursday Memes (2 of 2)

CMash January 13, 2011 7 Comments

THURSDAY

We made it through the blizzard!!! We did, however, lose power a few times and we got over a foot of snow. OK….I’m done with the winter…please bring on spring!!!!

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Today’s question:

Suggested by Joy:

Do you remember the first book you bought for yourself? Or the first book you checked out of the library? What was it and why did you choose it?
My answer:
Great question Joy! I wish I could remember but can’t. The only thing I do remember is in elementary school, getting a Scholastic pamphlet and my parents allowing me to purchase books from that. I remember getting excited seeing the pamphlets one the teacher’s desk and couldn’t wait to see what books were being offered and then waiting for the books to be delivered.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
Lori states:
A little heavier this week.
First let me say I try to keep my political opinions away from this book blog, but the events this past weekend impacted all U.S. Citizens, no matter what party you agree with or even if you don’t vote at all.
If this questions are too heavy for you, please don’t run away. This tragedy has been heavy on my mind all week. If you don’t want to answer the questions below just use the space this week to tell us all something about you we don’t know.

1. Where were you/how did you hear about the tragedy in Tucson?

As I have stated many times before, I have my TV on from the time I get up, tuned to a cable news station from the time I get up. I was in my office/library blogging and heard about it as soon as it hit the national news. The TV is behind me, so I did stop blogging to watch and pay attention to what was being said.

2. Do you think it is the politicians and the news media that stir the pot to make these events more likely to happen?

My personal opinion, and this is my opinion only, is that we live in a country with freedom of speech so no, I don’t think anyone or any thing can be said to create this kind of behavior. However, I do believe that the news does at times, sensationalize this type of story.

3. Do you think we will see any changes in the way our representatives in our home states or in Washington interact with their constituents/us?

Good question, my hubby and I had this same discussion while we were watching the coverage. We think that either our representatives/senators will have the option of secret service and/or to carry a firearm.

Thursday Memes

Thursday Memes (2 of 2)

CMash January 13, 2011 7 Comments

THURSDAY

We made it through the blizzard!!! We did, however, lose power a few times and we got over a foot of snow. OK….I’m done with the winter…please bring on spring!!!!

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s question:

Suggested by Joy:

Do you remember the first book you bought for yourself? Or the first book you checked out of the library? What was it and why did you choose it?
My answer:
Great question Joy! I wish I could remember but can’t. The only thing I do remember is in elementary school, getting a Scholastic pamphlet and my parents allowing me to purchase books from that. I remember getting excited seeing the pamphlets one the teacher’s desk and couldn’t wait to see what books were being offered and then waiting for the books to be delivered.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
Lori states:
A little heavier this week.
First let me say I try to keep my political opinions away from this book blog, but the events this past weekend impacted all U.S. Citizens, no matter what party you agree with or even if you don’t vote at all.
If this questions are too heavy for you, please don’t run away. This tragedy has been heavy on my mind all week. If you don’t want to answer the questions below just use the space this week to tell us all something about you we don’t know.

1. Where were you/how did you hear about the tragedy in Tucson?

As I have stated many times before, I have my TV on from the time I get up, tuned to a cable news station from the time I get up. I was in my office/library blogging and heard about it as soon as it hit the national news. The TV is behind me, so I did stop blogging to watch and pay attention to what was being said.

2. Do you think it is the politicians and the news media that stir the pot to make these events more likely to happen?

My personal opinion, and this is my opinion only, is that we live in a country with freedom of speech so no, I don’t think anyone or any thing can be said to create this kind of behavior. However, I do believe that the news does at times, sensationalize this type of story.

3. Do you think we will see any changes in the way our representatives in our home states or in Washington interact with their constituents/us?

Good question, my hubby and I had this same discussion while we were watching the coverage. We think that either our representatives/senators will have the option of secret service and/or to carry a firearm.

Thursday Memes

Thursday Memes Week #1

CMash January 6, 2011 12 Comments

THURSDAY

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Any New Year’s reading resolutions?

I did make reading resolutions for 2011, and yes, I have already broken one of them. In 2010, I accepted so many requests from the time my blog went public in December, that I never picked up a book from my personal tbr list. I, really thought that requests would be far and few between, and was I wrong! I wrote my “Review Policy” (due to the far and few between thinking) stating that I would read the requested reviews in order of receiving them, which almost made me into a robot reader. This year I have amended my “Review Policy” as to guaranteeing 3-4 ARCs per month and then continue with my request pile until completed. I think that is why I went into such a huge slump in September.

I also planned not to accept so many books LMAO….ok…so that one went out the window. With so many good books out there, how can 1 say NO. Plus how can you say no to an author who has taken the time to contact you, which I take as an honor, is trying so hard to get their book recognized after putting their heart and soul into writing it and now trying to market it. This just might be the next #1 Best Seller. And if the synopsis sounds good, I want to give that author a chance!!!

What about you? Any resolutions?

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts From Lori’s site:

It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.

We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?

So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.

WEEK 19 QUESTIONS

After Lori suffered from the flu for a few days,

her questions are all about food!

Hope you are feeling better and back to normal!!

1. How would you build the perfect sandwich?

It would start with Kraft mayo on both sides, lettuce and tomato. And for the main course either egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, roast beef or ham. And has to have a couple of pickles on the side.

2. What is your favorite flavor of potato chips?

3. Now add the perfect beverage to complete this lunch.

Thursday Memes

Thursday Memes Week #1

CMash January 6, 2011 12 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Any New Year’s reading resolutions?

I did make reading resolutions for 2011, and yes, I have already broken one of them. In 2010, I accepted so many requests from the time my blog went public in December, that I never picked up a book from my personal tbr list. I, really thought that requests would be far and few between, and was I wrong! I wrote my “Review Policy” (due to the far and few between thinking) stating that I would read the requested reviews in order of receiving them, which almost made me into a robot reader. This year I have amended my “Review Policy” as to guaranteeing 3-4 ARCs per month and then continue with my request pile until completed. I think that is why I went into such a huge slump in September.

I also planned not to accept so many books LMAO….ok…so that one went out the window. With so many good books out there, how can 1 say NO. Plus how can you say no to an author who has taken the time to contact you, which I take as an honor, is trying so hard to get their book recognized after putting their heart and soul into writing it and now trying to market it. This just might be the next #1 Best Seller. And if the synopsis sounds good, I want to give that author a chance!!!

What about you? Any resolutions?

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts From Lori’s site:

It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.

We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?

So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.

WEEK 19 QUESTIONS

After Lori suffered from the flu for a few days,

her questions are all about food!

Hope you are feeling better and back to normal!!

1. How would you build the perfect sandwich?

It would start with Kraft mayo on both sides, lettuce and tomato. And for the main course either egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, roast beef or ham. And has to have a couple of pickles on the side.

2. What is your favorite flavor of potato chips?

3. Now add the perfect beverage to complete this lunch.

Thursday Memes

CMash December 30, 2010 13 Comments

THURSDAY

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What’s the best book you read this year?

If you followed my blog over this past year, you learned that James Patterson was my all time #1 author, however, in May of 2010 I was introduced to a new author that I felt was equal to Patterson. Since May I have read 2 more books by this writer and presently reading his 4th and can honestly say that he has taken the #1 spot. That author is Vincent Zandri. And the book that hooked me was:

Worst?

Other than the ones that ended up in the DNF pile, there were a few that I could put in this category but I know that these 2 had different thoughts around the blogosphere but were not enjoyable to me:

Favorite?
Some of my 5/5

Jackson, Lisa Most Likely To Die

Sheehan, Jacqueline Now & Then

Walker, Bill A Note from an old Acquaintance

Rose, Karen Silent Scream

Keener, Rachel The Memory Thief

Dixon, Dianne The Language of Secrets

Baron, Michael The Journey Home

Thayer, Nancy Beachcombers

Sheldon, Sydney After The Darkness

Stevens, Chevy Still Missing

Samuels-Young, Pamela Buying Time

Gardner, Lisa Live To Tell

Patterson, James Private

and

Like I mentioned above, I am currently reading the newest book by Vincent Zandri, The Innocent, which I will be posting my review for on January 1st. What better way to start off the New Year but to review a book from my new #1 favorite author? Oh I know,…………………to have him stop by and visit with us all. So mark your calendars…Vincent Zandri will be here January 1st to let us know what we can look forward to in 2011.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.

WEEK 18 QUESTIONS

1. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

And more…..matter of fact….hubby shocked me with an 8 day trip to Aruba!!

2. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?

No

3. How will you spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day this year?

We haven’t decided yet. Either with friends or a

quiet dinner, just the 2 of us, having shrimp cocktail and lobsters.

Thursday Memes

CMash December 30, 2010 13 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com

What’s the best book you read this year?

If you followed my blog over this past year, you learned that James Patterson was my all time #1 author, however, in May of 2010 I was introduced to a new author that I felt was equal to Patterson. Since May I have read 2 more books by this writer and presently reading his 4th and can honestly say that he has taken the #1 spot. That author is Vincent Zandri. And the book that hooked me was:

Worst?

Other than the ones that ended up in the DNF pile, there were a few that I could put in this category but I know that these 2 had different thoughts around the blogosphere but were not enjoyable to me:

Favorite?
Some of my 5/5

Jackson, Lisa Most Likely To Die

Sheehan, Jacqueline Now & Then

Walker, Bill A Note from an old Acquaintance

Rose, Karen Silent Scream

Keener, Rachel The Memory Thief

Dixon, Dianne The Language of Secrets

Baron, Michael The Journey Home

Thayer, Nancy Beachcombers

Sheldon, Sydney After The Darkness

Stevens, Chevy Still Missing

Samuels-Young, Pamela Buying Time

Gardner, Lisa Live To Tell

Patterson, James Private

and

Like I mentioned above, I am currently reading the newest book by Vincent Zandri, The Innocent, which I will be posting my review for on January 1st. What better way to start off the New Year but to review a book from my new #1 favorite author? Oh I know,…………………to have him stop by and visit with us all. So mark your calendars…Vincent Zandri will be here January 1st to let us know what we can look forward to in 2011.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.

WEEK 18 QUESTIONS

1. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

And more…..matter of fact….hubby shocked me with an 8 day trip to Aruba!!

2. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?

No

3. How will you spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day this year?

We haven’t decided yet. Either with friends or a

quiet dinner, just the 2 of us, having shrimp cocktail and lobsters.