by Mary Jo
At the end of every month, we do a What We're Reading blog, but now and then, we mix it up. Today is What We're Reading plus A Few of Our Favorite Things.
So these are a few of our Favorite Things!:
CARA/ANDREA: Today Mary Jo suggested we talk not only about favorite books we’ve recently read, but also other “favorites" that have caught our fancy. Now, I always have books to dish about, but last week I saw a wonderful art exhibit in NYC and 
wanted to share some thoughts it provoked. As a college undergrad, I was lucky enough to have studied drawing with William Bailey, and have loved his work from the very first time I saw his paintings. (In addition to being an amazing artist, he was the nicest, most encouraging, warm-spirited teacher one could ever wish for.) Viewing the current exhibition reminded me of how much he influenced my creative life. He’s a leading American Realist, and yet he paints from his imagination—he looks at the objects, but doesn’t set up an actual still life. He simply sees what he wants to do in his mind’s eye.
He always talked about personal expression and finding your own creative “voice,” whatever medium you chose to use. That elemental message has shaped my writing—I look at history and love all the real details. But then I use it to shape and imagination my own stories. As I walked around looking at his canvases, I was reminded in such a wonderful way of how that important lesson he taught about “voice" has stayed with me all these years. (And I love his paintings more than ever!)
Jo Beverley:
As we're also doing favorite things, I'll add spring, which we actually have here, even though it's nippy right now; and spring means promises of summer bounty. I've been starting seeds of all kinds. I like to grow a couple of plants of a lot of things, so seeds suit me better than packs of four, six or more.
I have three different kinds of tomatoes and two different kinds of sprouting broccoli, as they now have a summer sprouting broccoli. (We're harvesting the winter type daily now, and it's delicious.) I'm also trying a new one — brokali, a cross between broccoli and kale. Lots of other seeds germinating, including flowers, and they all make me smile with anticipation. But as tiny seedlings aren't very interesting, here's a photo of our garden and the spring flowers.
JOANNA here:
So many favorite things. Let me show you what's favorite today.
Icicles. Aren't they beautiful?
Icicles just seem so unlikely, y'know.
Snow … sure.
Ice … sure. But ice spread out on the ground or weighting down the trees or falling from the sky in 'ice pellets'.
Ice dripping down in long columns, clear in the sunlight, glistening. Sooo unlikely. So magical.
PAT: Since I’ve just come home from a mystery conference, I’ve been reading stacks of mysteries, but I can’t label any of them a “favorite.” I’d have to go back a few decades to find a favorite mystery, so I thought about “favorite things,” and came up equally inconclusive. After just giving up most of my favorite possessions—an entire library, my crystal, artwork, and antiques—for the move to California, I’m pretty 
certain things aren’t what inspire me.
The main reason for our move was people, but that doesn’t qualify for this blog. The next reason is climate and nature, unless one considers them the same thing. Or are they things at all? Can I say my favorite thing is sunshine? My need for sun and warmth is so all-encompassing that I actually have to force myself to remember to add rain to my English historical romances. I love the ocean, I love flowers, I love heat, but really, my most favorite thing of all is pure sunshine. I operate on solar power. Anyone else out there who prefers nature to things?
ANNE: WWR — I've been rereading some old favorites — The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart, catching up with JAK/Amanda Quick's Arcane series, and reading some new books, including Sherry Thomas's Luckiest Lady in London. I'm in the RITA historical finalist list, and there are 17 other books in the list, and I'd like to read them all.
But if we're talking favorite things, at the moment I'm doing one of my favorite things — I'm on my annual writing retreat with eight of my writing friends — multipublished romance writers from all over Australia and one from New Zealand.
We meet in a holiday apartment complex in a tropical part of Australia. The mornings are spent in quiet writing time, though a few people sneak out for a mid-morning swim. We usually meet for lunch and have a bit of a discussion, and in the evening we have a workshop, followed by dinner and more talk, most of which is about writing.
This is the eighth year we've done this and it's utterly inspirational. So much so that we wenches are fantasizing about doing something similar, though being world wide wenches, it's a lot trickier to organize.
NICOLA:
Spookily, like Anne I have been re-reading old favourites including Mary Stewart, though in my case it was Touch Not the Cat. When it comes to favourite things, though, I have been doing a lot of walking with my dog, Angus. We've been lucky enough to have some fine spring days and we go up on the hills above our village and enjoy the fresh air and the wonderful view (and in Angus's case, playing in the fields with his frisbee!) This is a picture taken from the top of White Horse Hill. I love this spot for so many reasons. It's a great place to sit and feel inspired. I always come back bubbling with ideas. Plus it is steeped in local folklore. It's said that on the night of the full moon the carved white horse comes alive and wanders down to graze in the manger below the hill. This is also the spot where Saint George was said to have slain the dragon, on the little round hill below! 
So many myths and legends – perfect for a writer!
MARY JO:
It was easy for me to come up with a new favorite book since the latest Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson book, Night Broken, was released in March. I bought the hardcover immediately, read it immediately, and lent it to a friend, who read it immediately. I love this series for the wonderful characters and how they grow through the books.
Mercy is a coyote shape shifter and Volkswagen mechanic, which gives her an interesting life. <G> Over the course of the series, a terrific romance has developed with Adam, the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack. In Night Broken BROKEN, the fun starts when Adam's ex, who was his wife but not his bonded mate, appears in need of protection from a stalker. The stalker is real and incredibly fearsome, but Mercy also has to deal with the ex's manipulation, undercutting, and good cooking. I love the characterizations and the way people grow and change in this series, so if you like first rate urban fantasy and haven't read this series, you might want to give Mercy Thomson a try.
In other favorite things, we recently again watched a couple of funny favorites: Miss Congeniality, with Sandra Bullock as a tough, unladylike FBI agent being transformed into a convincing beauty pageant contestant. Also, Romancing the Stone with the heroine, Joan Wilder, sobbing into her typewriter as she finishes a book. Except for the prehistoric typewriter, it's dead on. <G>
So what are some of your favorite things? Books! Movies! Weather things! Please share…
Mary Jo
That writing retreat sounds wonderful. Or maybe it’s just that photo of the beach I’m envying! It’s not the least bit springlike here on the East Coast of the US.
I’ve just started reading “Bitter Spirits” by Jenn Bennett and really enjoying it, even though it’s not my usual fare. It takes place in the roaring ’20’s in San Francisco and it’s a ghost paranormal-he’s being haunted, and she knows how to exorcise them. The author does a really good job evoking the era, the SF setting and the sexual pull between the H&h.
Cara/Andrea’s post reminded me of something else going on in New York right now; the Brecht/Weill musical “The Threepenny Opera”. I’m a Threepenny fanatic, I’ve got the cast recording with Lotte Lenya in English, and another CD with the original German version. The production that’s being performed right now is the first revival of the version that Lenya performed on Broadway back in the 1950’s, with the lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein. When you hear Louis Armstrong or Bobby Darin singing “Mack the Knife” those are his words. I’ve seen a couple of other revivals over the years, with different lyricists, but IMHO no one has been able to improve on the way Blitzstein captured the feel of the original. I haven’t seen any reviews yet of this production, but with those songs, it can’t be bad.
That writing retreat sounds wonderful. Or maybe it’s just that photo of the beach I’m envying! It’s not the least bit springlike here on the East Coast of the US.
I’ve just started reading “Bitter Spirits” by Jenn Bennett and really enjoying it, even though it’s not my usual fare. It takes place in the roaring ’20’s in San Francisco and it’s a ghost paranormal-he’s being haunted, and she knows how to exorcise them. The author does a really good job evoking the era, the SF setting and the sexual pull between the H&h.
Cara/Andrea’s post reminded me of something else going on in New York right now; the Brecht/Weill musical “The Threepenny Opera”. I’m a Threepenny fanatic, I’ve got the cast recording with Lotte Lenya in English, and another CD with the original German version. The production that’s being performed right now is the first revival of the version that Lenya performed on Broadway back in the 1950’s, with the lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein. When you hear Louis Armstrong or Bobby Darin singing “Mack the Knife” those are his words. I’ve seen a couple of other revivals over the years, with different lyricists, but IMHO no one has been able to improve on the way Blitzstein captured the feel of the original. I haven’t seen any reviews yet of this production, but with those songs, it can’t be bad.
That writing retreat sounds wonderful. Or maybe it’s just that photo of the beach I’m envying! It’s not the least bit springlike here on the East Coast of the US.
I’ve just started reading “Bitter Spirits” by Jenn Bennett and really enjoying it, even though it’s not my usual fare. It takes place in the roaring ’20’s in San Francisco and it’s a ghost paranormal-he’s being haunted, and she knows how to exorcise them. The author does a really good job evoking the era, the SF setting and the sexual pull between the H&h.
Cara/Andrea’s post reminded me of something else going on in New York right now; the Brecht/Weill musical “The Threepenny Opera”. I’m a Threepenny fanatic, I’ve got the cast recording with Lotte Lenya in English, and another CD with the original German version. The production that’s being performed right now is the first revival of the version that Lenya performed on Broadway back in the 1950’s, with the lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein. When you hear Louis Armstrong or Bobby Darin singing “Mack the Knife” those are his words. I’ve seen a couple of other revivals over the years, with different lyricists, but IMHO no one has been able to improve on the way Blitzstein captured the feel of the original. I haven’t seen any reviews yet of this production, but with those songs, it can’t be bad.
That writing retreat sounds wonderful. Or maybe it’s just that photo of the beach I’m envying! It’s not the least bit springlike here on the East Coast of the US.
I’ve just started reading “Bitter Spirits” by Jenn Bennett and really enjoying it, even though it’s not my usual fare. It takes place in the roaring ’20’s in San Francisco and it’s a ghost paranormal-he’s being haunted, and she knows how to exorcise them. The author does a really good job evoking the era, the SF setting and the sexual pull between the H&h.
Cara/Andrea’s post reminded me of something else going on in New York right now; the Brecht/Weill musical “The Threepenny Opera”. I’m a Threepenny fanatic, I’ve got the cast recording with Lotte Lenya in English, and another CD with the original German version. The production that’s being performed right now is the first revival of the version that Lenya performed on Broadway back in the 1950’s, with the lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein. When you hear Louis Armstrong or Bobby Darin singing “Mack the Knife” those are his words. I’ve seen a couple of other revivals over the years, with different lyricists, but IMHO no one has been able to improve on the way Blitzstein captured the feel of the original. I haven’t seen any reviews yet of this production, but with those songs, it can’t be bad.
That writing retreat sounds wonderful. Or maybe it’s just that photo of the beach I’m envying! It’s not the least bit springlike here on the East Coast of the US.
I’ve just started reading “Bitter Spirits” by Jenn Bennett and really enjoying it, even though it’s not my usual fare. It takes place in the roaring ’20’s in San Francisco and it’s a ghost paranormal-he’s being haunted, and she knows how to exorcise them. The author does a really good job evoking the era, the SF setting and the sexual pull between the H&h.
Cara/Andrea’s post reminded me of something else going on in New York right now; the Brecht/Weill musical “The Threepenny Opera”. I’m a Threepenny fanatic, I’ve got the cast recording with Lotte Lenya in English, and another CD with the original German version. The production that’s being performed right now is the first revival of the version that Lenya performed on Broadway back in the 1950’s, with the lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein. When you hear Louis Armstrong or Bobby Darin singing “Mack the Knife” those are his words. I’ve seen a couple of other revivals over the years, with different lyricists, but IMHO no one has been able to improve on the way Blitzstein captured the feel of the original. I haven’t seen any reviews yet of this production, but with those songs, it can’t be bad.
I’m behind on the Mercy Thompson series, so all the excitement over the new book is making me jealous! I think I’ll have to catch up – fast. They’re such great reads.
I don’t “do” favourites. I’m hopeless at picking them. My “Favourites” shelf on Goodreads, for example, currently has 139 books (with more being added all the time)!
I’m behind on the Mercy Thompson series, so all the excitement over the new book is making me jealous! I think I’ll have to catch up – fast. They’re such great reads.
I don’t “do” favourites. I’m hopeless at picking them. My “Favourites” shelf on Goodreads, for example, currently has 139 books (with more being added all the time)!
I’m behind on the Mercy Thompson series, so all the excitement over the new book is making me jealous! I think I’ll have to catch up – fast. They’re such great reads.
I don’t “do” favourites. I’m hopeless at picking them. My “Favourites” shelf on Goodreads, for example, currently has 139 books (with more being added all the time)!
I’m behind on the Mercy Thompson series, so all the excitement over the new book is making me jealous! I think I’ll have to catch up – fast. They’re such great reads.
I don’t “do” favourites. I’m hopeless at picking them. My “Favourites” shelf on Goodreads, for example, currently has 139 books (with more being added all the time)!
I’m behind on the Mercy Thompson series, so all the excitement over the new book is making me jealous! I think I’ll have to catch up – fast. They’re such great reads.
I don’t “do” favourites. I’m hopeless at picking them. My “Favourites” shelf on Goodreads, for example, currently has 139 books (with more being added all the time)!
My favorite thing mentioned is sunshine. That has been rather scarce during Feb; we got snow again yesterday–only a trace but depressing, making me think that spring will never arrive.
During all the snow storms followed by icy sidewalks, I have gotten a lot of reading in. I have become a huge fan of two steampunk authors–Maljean Brook and Shelly Adina. The political-social aspects of Riveted especially captured my imagination.
Two of the wenches had books I enjoyed–Mystic Isle and Passionately Yours.
Other bloggers have recommended to me Michelle Diener (romantic elements) and Blythe Gifford. Gifford takes historical places and figures that are not often featured, such as Flemish Society and Joan of Kent.
My favorite thing mentioned is sunshine. That has been rather scarce during Feb; we got snow again yesterday–only a trace but depressing, making me think that spring will never arrive.
During all the snow storms followed by icy sidewalks, I have gotten a lot of reading in. I have become a huge fan of two steampunk authors–Maljean Brook and Shelly Adina. The political-social aspects of Riveted especially captured my imagination.
Two of the wenches had books I enjoyed–Mystic Isle and Passionately Yours.
Other bloggers have recommended to me Michelle Diener (romantic elements) and Blythe Gifford. Gifford takes historical places and figures that are not often featured, such as Flemish Society and Joan of Kent.
My favorite thing mentioned is sunshine. That has been rather scarce during Feb; we got snow again yesterday–only a trace but depressing, making me think that spring will never arrive.
During all the snow storms followed by icy sidewalks, I have gotten a lot of reading in. I have become a huge fan of two steampunk authors–Maljean Brook and Shelly Adina. The political-social aspects of Riveted especially captured my imagination.
Two of the wenches had books I enjoyed–Mystic Isle and Passionately Yours.
Other bloggers have recommended to me Michelle Diener (romantic elements) and Blythe Gifford. Gifford takes historical places and figures that are not often featured, such as Flemish Society and Joan of Kent.
My favorite thing mentioned is sunshine. That has been rather scarce during Feb; we got snow again yesterday–only a trace but depressing, making me think that spring will never arrive.
During all the snow storms followed by icy sidewalks, I have gotten a lot of reading in. I have become a huge fan of two steampunk authors–Maljean Brook and Shelly Adina. The political-social aspects of Riveted especially captured my imagination.
Two of the wenches had books I enjoyed–Mystic Isle and Passionately Yours.
Other bloggers have recommended to me Michelle Diener (romantic elements) and Blythe Gifford. Gifford takes historical places and figures that are not often featured, such as Flemish Society and Joan of Kent.
My favorite thing mentioned is sunshine. That has been rather scarce during Feb; we got snow again yesterday–only a trace but depressing, making me think that spring will never arrive.
During all the snow storms followed by icy sidewalks, I have gotten a lot of reading in. I have become a huge fan of two steampunk authors–Maljean Brook and Shelly Adina. The political-social aspects of Riveted especially captured my imagination.
Two of the wenches had books I enjoyed–Mystic Isle and Passionately Yours.
Other bloggers have recommended to me Michelle Diener (romantic elements) and Blythe Gifford. Gifford takes historical places and figures that are not often featured, such as Flemish Society and Joan of Kent.
Karin–
I’m on the East Coast, too, and you are so right about that glorious Queensland breach. What an idyllic place for a writing retreat!!
The Three Penny Opera revival sound great!
Karin–
I’m on the East Coast, too, and you are so right about that glorious Queensland breach. What an idyllic place for a writing retreat!!
The Three Penny Opera revival sound great!
Karin–
I’m on the East Coast, too, and you are so right about that glorious Queensland breach. What an idyllic place for a writing retreat!!
The Three Penny Opera revival sound great!
Karin–
I’m on the East Coast, too, and you are so right about that glorious Queensland breach. What an idyllic place for a writing retreat!!
The Three Penny Opera revival sound great!
Karin–
I’m on the East Coast, too, and you are so right about that glorious Queensland breach. What an idyllic place for a writing retreat!!
The Three Penny Opera revival sound great!
Sonya–
139 favorites? Makes perfect sense to me! But by all means, get caught up on Mercy Thompson. The books are marvelous.
Sonya–
139 favorites? Makes perfect sense to me! But by all means, get caught up on Mercy Thompson. The books are marvelous.
Sonya–
139 favorites? Makes perfect sense to me! But by all means, get caught up on Mercy Thompson. The books are marvelous.
Sonya–
139 favorites? Makes perfect sense to me! But by all means, get caught up on Mercy Thompson. The books are marvelous.
Sonya–
139 favorites? Makes perfect sense to me! But by all means, get caught up on Mercy Thompson. The books are marvelous.
Shannon–
It has been a very good winter for reading. Thanks for the lovely suggestion!
Shannon–
It has been a very good winter for reading. Thanks for the lovely suggestion!
Shannon–
It has been a very good winter for reading. Thanks for the lovely suggestion!
Shannon–
It has been a very good winter for reading. Thanks for the lovely suggestion!
Shannon–
It has been a very good winter for reading. Thanks for the lovely suggestion!
Anne how can you possibly concentrate on writing with a view like that outside?? I am definitely jealous – bad enough having the son and his girlfriend return from Australia with a million sunny photos ! All we seem to have had for months is rain tho we did have a sprinkling of snow last week mostly on my husband as he took our grandson for a walk ! Hearing all the tales of the snow and ice in the US I should be pleased we have had a mild winter even if I am in danger of getting webbed feet !
Book wise I have had a bit of an Amanda month ,three Amanda Quicks two I had read before and The River Knows .Then I read A Midsummer Bride by Amanda Forester the second book in her seasonal brides series.I enjoyed the first book and the story in this one was very good BUT why do some authors think it is clever to give their characters so called regional accents?The hero was a scottish Earl – an earl so every time he opened his mouth out came ye and aarh and dinna and other things no self respecting scotsm an would say let alone an Earl who apparently went to an English Public School!I did finish the book tho the husband threatened to take it away several times as I groaned and blasphemed over it!So I calmed down and finished the month with my nose in Kasey Michaels’ Redgrave Series with What a gentleman Desires and now What a Hero Dares !Now i am waiting to get my hands on Anne’s A Winter Bride.
Anne how can you possibly concentrate on writing with a view like that outside?? I am definitely jealous – bad enough having the son and his girlfriend return from Australia with a million sunny photos ! All we seem to have had for months is rain tho we did have a sprinkling of snow last week mostly on my husband as he took our grandson for a walk ! Hearing all the tales of the snow and ice in the US I should be pleased we have had a mild winter even if I am in danger of getting webbed feet !
Book wise I have had a bit of an Amanda month ,three Amanda Quicks two I had read before and The River Knows .Then I read A Midsummer Bride by Amanda Forester the second book in her seasonal brides series.I enjoyed the first book and the story in this one was very good BUT why do some authors think it is clever to give their characters so called regional accents?The hero was a scottish Earl – an earl so every time he opened his mouth out came ye and aarh and dinna and other things no self respecting scotsm an would say let alone an Earl who apparently went to an English Public School!I did finish the book tho the husband threatened to take it away several times as I groaned and blasphemed over it!So I calmed down and finished the month with my nose in Kasey Michaels’ Redgrave Series with What a gentleman Desires and now What a Hero Dares !Now i am waiting to get my hands on Anne’s A Winter Bride.
Anne how can you possibly concentrate on writing with a view like that outside?? I am definitely jealous – bad enough having the son and his girlfriend return from Australia with a million sunny photos ! All we seem to have had for months is rain tho we did have a sprinkling of snow last week mostly on my husband as he took our grandson for a walk ! Hearing all the tales of the snow and ice in the US I should be pleased we have had a mild winter even if I am in danger of getting webbed feet !
Book wise I have had a bit of an Amanda month ,three Amanda Quicks two I had read before and The River Knows .Then I read A Midsummer Bride by Amanda Forester the second book in her seasonal brides series.I enjoyed the first book and the story in this one was very good BUT why do some authors think it is clever to give their characters so called regional accents?The hero was a scottish Earl – an earl so every time he opened his mouth out came ye and aarh and dinna and other things no self respecting scotsm an would say let alone an Earl who apparently went to an English Public School!I did finish the book tho the husband threatened to take it away several times as I groaned and blasphemed over it!So I calmed down and finished the month with my nose in Kasey Michaels’ Redgrave Series with What a gentleman Desires and now What a Hero Dares !Now i am waiting to get my hands on Anne’s A Winter Bride.
Anne how can you possibly concentrate on writing with a view like that outside?? I am definitely jealous – bad enough having the son and his girlfriend return from Australia with a million sunny photos ! All we seem to have had for months is rain tho we did have a sprinkling of snow last week mostly on my husband as he took our grandson for a walk ! Hearing all the tales of the snow and ice in the US I should be pleased we have had a mild winter even if I am in danger of getting webbed feet !
Book wise I have had a bit of an Amanda month ,three Amanda Quicks two I had read before and The River Knows .Then I read A Midsummer Bride by Amanda Forester the second book in her seasonal brides series.I enjoyed the first book and the story in this one was very good BUT why do some authors think it is clever to give their characters so called regional accents?The hero was a scottish Earl – an earl so every time he opened his mouth out came ye and aarh and dinna and other things no self respecting scotsm an would say let alone an Earl who apparently went to an English Public School!I did finish the book tho the husband threatened to take it away several times as I groaned and blasphemed over it!So I calmed down and finished the month with my nose in Kasey Michaels’ Redgrave Series with What a gentleman Desires and now What a Hero Dares !Now i am waiting to get my hands on Anne’s A Winter Bride.
Anne how can you possibly concentrate on writing with a view like that outside?? I am definitely jealous – bad enough having the son and his girlfriend return from Australia with a million sunny photos ! All we seem to have had for months is rain tho we did have a sprinkling of snow last week mostly on my husband as he took our grandson for a walk ! Hearing all the tales of the snow and ice in the US I should be pleased we have had a mild winter even if I am in danger of getting webbed feet !
Book wise I have had a bit of an Amanda month ,three Amanda Quicks two I had read before and The River Knows .Then I read A Midsummer Bride by Amanda Forester the second book in her seasonal brides series.I enjoyed the first book and the story in this one was very good BUT why do some authors think it is clever to give their characters so called regional accents?The hero was a scottish Earl – an earl so every time he opened his mouth out came ye and aarh and dinna and other things no self respecting scotsm an would say let alone an Earl who apparently went to an English Public School!I did finish the book tho the husband threatened to take it away several times as I groaned and blasphemed over it!So I calmed down and finished the month with my nose in Kasey Michaels’ Redgrave Series with What a gentleman Desires and now What a Hero Dares !Now i am waiting to get my hands on Anne’s A Winter Bride.
Here in Europe we have been having splendid spring weather, and the flowering trees, the violets and tulips and daffodils, are all favourite things for me. I have pleny of other favourite things, including handbags, scarves, pieces of furniture, paintings and sculptures I collected in various countries.
Lately my Kindle Paperwhite must also be considered a favourite thing, as I don’t leave the house without it. Plus it contains hundreds of books, some of them great favourites in their own right.
Here in Europe we have been having splendid spring weather, and the flowering trees, the violets and tulips and daffodils, are all favourite things for me. I have pleny of other favourite things, including handbags, scarves, pieces of furniture, paintings and sculptures I collected in various countries.
Lately my Kindle Paperwhite must also be considered a favourite thing, as I don’t leave the house without it. Plus it contains hundreds of books, some of them great favourites in their own right.
Here in Europe we have been having splendid spring weather, and the flowering trees, the violets and tulips and daffodils, are all favourite things for me. I have pleny of other favourite things, including handbags, scarves, pieces of furniture, paintings and sculptures I collected in various countries.
Lately my Kindle Paperwhite must also be considered a favourite thing, as I don’t leave the house without it. Plus it contains hundreds of books, some of them great favourites in their own right.
Here in Europe we have been having splendid spring weather, and the flowering trees, the violets and tulips and daffodils, are all favourite things for me. I have pleny of other favourite things, including handbags, scarves, pieces of furniture, paintings and sculptures I collected in various countries.
Lately my Kindle Paperwhite must also be considered a favourite thing, as I don’t leave the house without it. Plus it contains hundreds of books, some of them great favourites in their own right.
Here in Europe we have been having splendid spring weather, and the flowering trees, the violets and tulips and daffodils, are all favourite things for me. I have pleny of other favourite things, including handbags, scarves, pieces of furniture, paintings and sculptures I collected in various countries.
Lately my Kindle Paperwhite must also be considered a favourite thing, as I don’t leave the house without it. Plus it contains hundreds of books, some of them great favourites in their own right.
My favorite things right now are all the flowers bursting into bloom. The dogwood and wisteria are just beginning, and daffodils. forsythia, tulips, and pear, plum, and cherry trees are still lovely. Add sunshine and temps in the 70s, and it feels like paradise (except for allergy sufferers).
Of course, books are always on my favorites list. I was excited to find a copy of my favorite Agatha Christie novel, The Man in the Brown Suit on sale yesterday, and I am eager to reread it. Recent reads that made me newly glad I’m a reader include Anne’s The Winter Bride, Eloisa James’s Three Weeks with Lady X (my third reading of what I think is her best book), Julie Anne Long’s Between the Devil and Ian Eversea, Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and Barbara O’Neal’s The All You Can Dream Buffet.
My favorite things right now are all the flowers bursting into bloom. The dogwood and wisteria are just beginning, and daffodils. forsythia, tulips, and pear, plum, and cherry trees are still lovely. Add sunshine and temps in the 70s, and it feels like paradise (except for allergy sufferers).
Of course, books are always on my favorites list. I was excited to find a copy of my favorite Agatha Christie novel, The Man in the Brown Suit on sale yesterday, and I am eager to reread it. Recent reads that made me newly glad I’m a reader include Anne’s The Winter Bride, Eloisa James’s Three Weeks with Lady X (my third reading of what I think is her best book), Julie Anne Long’s Between the Devil and Ian Eversea, Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and Barbara O’Neal’s The All You Can Dream Buffet.
My favorite things right now are all the flowers bursting into bloom. The dogwood and wisteria are just beginning, and daffodils. forsythia, tulips, and pear, plum, and cherry trees are still lovely. Add sunshine and temps in the 70s, and it feels like paradise (except for allergy sufferers).
Of course, books are always on my favorites list. I was excited to find a copy of my favorite Agatha Christie novel, The Man in the Brown Suit on sale yesterday, and I am eager to reread it. Recent reads that made me newly glad I’m a reader include Anne’s The Winter Bride, Eloisa James’s Three Weeks with Lady X (my third reading of what I think is her best book), Julie Anne Long’s Between the Devil and Ian Eversea, Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and Barbara O’Neal’s The All You Can Dream Buffet.
My favorite things right now are all the flowers bursting into bloom. The dogwood and wisteria are just beginning, and daffodils. forsythia, tulips, and pear, plum, and cherry trees are still lovely. Add sunshine and temps in the 70s, and it feels like paradise (except for allergy sufferers).
Of course, books are always on my favorites list. I was excited to find a copy of my favorite Agatha Christie novel, The Man in the Brown Suit on sale yesterday, and I am eager to reread it. Recent reads that made me newly glad I’m a reader include Anne’s The Winter Bride, Eloisa James’s Three Weeks with Lady X (my third reading of what I think is her best book), Julie Anne Long’s Between the Devil and Ian Eversea, Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and Barbara O’Neal’s The All You Can Dream Buffet.
My favorite things right now are all the flowers bursting into bloom. The dogwood and wisteria are just beginning, and daffodils. forsythia, tulips, and pear, plum, and cherry trees are still lovely. Add sunshine and temps in the 70s, and it feels like paradise (except for allergy sufferers).
Of course, books are always on my favorites list. I was excited to find a copy of my favorite Agatha Christie novel, The Man in the Brown Suit on sale yesterday, and I am eager to reread it. Recent reads that made me newly glad I’m a reader include Anne’s The Winter Bride, Eloisa James’s Three Weeks with Lady X (my third reading of what I think is her best book), Julie Anne Long’s Between the Devil and Ian Eversea, Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and Barbara O’Neal’s The All You Can Dream Buffet.
Janga–
I’m with you on spring! I’m further north so we’re still waiting for the blossoming, but there are signs appearing that spring will actually come. *G*
A lovely selection of books there! I preordered the Barbara O’Neal, but I haven’t read it yet since I don’t want to use it up too fast. *G*
Janga–
I’m with you on spring! I’m further north so we’re still waiting for the blossoming, but there are signs appearing that spring will actually come. *G*
A lovely selection of books there! I preordered the Barbara O’Neal, but I haven’t read it yet since I don’t want to use it up too fast. *G*
Janga–
I’m with you on spring! I’m further north so we’re still waiting for the blossoming, but there are signs appearing that spring will actually come. *G*
A lovely selection of books there! I preordered the Barbara O’Neal, but I haven’t read it yet since I don’t want to use it up too fast. *G*
Janga–
I’m with you on spring! I’m further north so we’re still waiting for the blossoming, but there are signs appearing that spring will actually come. *G*
A lovely selection of books there! I preordered the Barbara O’Neal, but I haven’t read it yet since I don’t want to use it up too fast. *G*
Janga–
I’m with you on spring! I’m further north so we’re still waiting for the blossoming, but there are signs appearing that spring will actually come. *G*
A lovely selection of books there! I preordered the Barbara O’Neal, but I haven’t read it yet since I don’t want to use it up too fast. *G*
The Brecht/Weill opera production sounds wonderful, Karin—I do love the music. Will have to check out tickets.
The Brecht/Weill opera production sounds wonderful, Karin—I do love the music. Will have to check out tickets.
The Brecht/Weill opera production sounds wonderful, Karin—I do love the music. Will have to check out tickets.
The Brecht/Weill opera production sounds wonderful, Karin—I do love the music. Will have to check out tickets.
The Brecht/Weill opera production sounds wonderful, Karin—I do love the music. Will have to check out tickets.
Thanks so much, Shannon! So glad you enjoyed Passionately Yours! I’m a big Meljean Brooks fan too. Must remember to read more Steampunk, which I really enjoy.
Thanks so much, Shannon! So glad you enjoyed Passionately Yours! I’m a big Meljean Brooks fan too. Must remember to read more Steampunk, which I really enjoy.
Thanks so much, Shannon! So glad you enjoyed Passionately Yours! I’m a big Meljean Brooks fan too. Must remember to read more Steampunk, which I really enjoy.
Thanks so much, Shannon! So glad you enjoyed Passionately Yours! I’m a big Meljean Brooks fan too. Must remember to read more Steampunk, which I really enjoy.
Thanks so much, Shannon! So glad you enjoyed Passionately Yours! I’m a big Meljean Brooks fan too. Must remember to read more Steampunk, which I really enjoy.
Maria, I’m starting to carry my Kindle everywhere too, so I never get caught having to wait somewhere without something to read. It’s really a very handy thing to tuck in a purse!
Maria, I’m starting to carry my Kindle everywhere too, so I never get caught having to wait somewhere without something to read. It’s really a very handy thing to tuck in a purse!
Maria, I’m starting to carry my Kindle everywhere too, so I never get caught having to wait somewhere without something to read. It’s really a very handy thing to tuck in a purse!
Maria, I’m starting to carry my Kindle everywhere too, so I never get caught having to wait somewhere without something to read. It’s really a very handy thing to tuck in a purse!
Maria, I’m starting to carry my Kindle everywhere too, so I never get caught having to wait somewhere without something to read. It’s really a very handy thing to tuck in a purse!
Janga, I am SO ready to see flowers and unfurling leaves. It snowed and hailed here this morning. I wanted to crawl back beneath the covers.
Janga, I am SO ready to see flowers and unfurling leaves. It snowed and hailed here this morning. I wanted to crawl back beneath the covers.
Janga, I am SO ready to see flowers and unfurling leaves. It snowed and hailed here this morning. I wanted to crawl back beneath the covers.
Janga, I am SO ready to see flowers and unfurling leaves. It snowed and hailed here this morning. I wanted to crawl back beneath the covers.
Janga, I am SO ready to see flowers and unfurling leaves. It snowed and hailed here this morning. I wanted to crawl back beneath the covers.
thank you for trying Mystic Isle! As you can tell from my pics, an island filled with tropical plants and sunshine is just my speed. Hope it provided a little indoor sunshine for you!
thank you for trying Mystic Isle! As you can tell from my pics, an island filled with tropical plants and sunshine is just my speed. Hope it provided a little indoor sunshine for you!
thank you for trying Mystic Isle! As you can tell from my pics, an island filled with tropical plants and sunshine is just my speed. Hope it provided a little indoor sunshine for you!
thank you for trying Mystic Isle! As you can tell from my pics, an island filled with tropical plants and sunshine is just my speed. Hope it provided a little indoor sunshine for you!
thank you for trying Mystic Isle! As you can tell from my pics, an island filled with tropical plants and sunshine is just my speed. Hope it provided a little indoor sunshine for you!
oh Janga, that’s my dream list! If only I had time….
oh Janga, that’s my dream list! If only I had time….
oh Janga, that’s my dream list! If only I had time….
oh Janga, that’s my dream list! If only I had time….
oh Janga, that’s my dream list! If only I had time….
Question for Nicola — is that the Uffington Horse you see on your walks with Angus? I read Rosemary Sutcliffe’s “Sun Horse, Moon Horse”, which is story about its creation. Sobbed at the end, but it’s a lovely, lovely story (completely fictional, I assume, but that took nothing away from it).
Question for Nicola — is that the Uffington Horse you see on your walks with Angus? I read Rosemary Sutcliffe’s “Sun Horse, Moon Horse”, which is story about its creation. Sobbed at the end, but it’s a lovely, lovely story (completely fictional, I assume, but that took nothing away from it).
Question for Nicola — is that the Uffington Horse you see on your walks with Angus? I read Rosemary Sutcliffe’s “Sun Horse, Moon Horse”, which is story about its creation. Sobbed at the end, but it’s a lovely, lovely story (completely fictional, I assume, but that took nothing away from it).
Question for Nicola — is that the Uffington Horse you see on your walks with Angus? I read Rosemary Sutcliffe’s “Sun Horse, Moon Horse”, which is story about its creation. Sobbed at the end, but it’s a lovely, lovely story (completely fictional, I assume, but that took nothing away from it).
Question for Nicola — is that the Uffington Horse you see on your walks with Angus? I read Rosemary Sutcliffe’s “Sun Horse, Moon Horse”, which is story about its creation. Sobbed at the end, but it’s a lovely, lovely story (completely fictional, I assume, but that took nothing away from it).
Karin the beach was idyllic — it’s on the Gold Coast of Queensland, and it was warm and sunny most days, and rainy and stormy for two days — but the rain was WARM! LOl. I couldn’t believe it.
I love the sound of Bitter Spirits. I’ll check it out — thanks for the recommendation.
Karin the beach was idyllic — it’s on the Gold Coast of Queensland, and it was warm and sunny most days, and rainy and stormy for two days — but the rain was WARM! LOl. I couldn’t believe it.
I love the sound of Bitter Spirits. I’ll check it out — thanks for the recommendation.
Karin the beach was idyllic — it’s on the Gold Coast of Queensland, and it was warm and sunny most days, and rainy and stormy for two days — but the rain was WARM! LOl. I couldn’t believe it.
I love the sound of Bitter Spirits. I’ll check it out — thanks for the recommendation.
Karin the beach was idyllic — it’s on the Gold Coast of Queensland, and it was warm and sunny most days, and rainy and stormy for two days — but the rain was WARM! LOl. I couldn’t believe it.
I love the sound of Bitter Spirits. I’ll check it out — thanks for the recommendation.
Karin the beach was idyllic — it’s on the Gold Coast of Queensland, and it was warm and sunny most days, and rainy and stormy for two days — but the rain was WARM! LOl. I couldn’t believe it.
I love the sound of Bitter Spirits. I’ll check it out — thanks for the recommendation.
Shannon, I’ve been hearing good things about Michelle Diener, too — she’s an Australian I think, or maybe is just living in Australia. I’ll have to chase up her books. Thanks.
Shannon, I’ve been hearing good things about Michelle Diener, too — she’s an Australian I think, or maybe is just living in Australia. I’ll have to chase up her books. Thanks.
Shannon, I’ve been hearing good things about Michelle Diener, too — she’s an Australian I think, or maybe is just living in Australia. I’ll have to chase up her books. Thanks.
Shannon, I’ve been hearing good things about Michelle Diener, too — she’s an Australian I think, or maybe is just living in Australia. I’ll have to chase up her books. Thanks.
Shannon, I’ve been hearing good things about Michelle Diener, too — she’s an Australian I think, or maybe is just living in Australia. I’ll have to chase up her books. Thanks.
Jo it was positively inspirational to have that view. We’d all write like fury for an hour or two, then go out on the balcony and just gaze, or go for a walk. some would pop out for a quick swim, and then back to work.
Though I wish I’d been writing my Summer Bride story, which I *think* (but am not yet decided) might be set partly at the beach. Oh well, might just have to go back there — the things we do for our writing. 🙂
Jo it was positively inspirational to have that view. We’d all write like fury for an hour or two, then go out on the balcony and just gaze, or go for a walk. some would pop out for a quick swim, and then back to work.
Though I wish I’d been writing my Summer Bride story, which I *think* (but am not yet decided) might be set partly at the beach. Oh well, might just have to go back there — the things we do for our writing. 🙂
Jo it was positively inspirational to have that view. We’d all write like fury for an hour or two, then go out on the balcony and just gaze, or go for a walk. some would pop out for a quick swim, and then back to work.
Though I wish I’d been writing my Summer Bride story, which I *think* (but am not yet decided) might be set partly at the beach. Oh well, might just have to go back there — the things we do for our writing. 🙂
Jo it was positively inspirational to have that view. We’d all write like fury for an hour or two, then go out on the balcony and just gaze, or go for a walk. some would pop out for a quick swim, and then back to work.
Though I wish I’d been writing my Summer Bride story, which I *think* (but am not yet decided) might be set partly at the beach. Oh well, might just have to go back there — the things we do for our writing. 🙂
Jo it was positively inspirational to have that view. We’d all write like fury for an hour or two, then go out on the balcony and just gaze, or go for a walk. some would pop out for a quick swim, and then back to work.
Though I wish I’d been writing my Summer Bride story, which I *think* (but am not yet decided) might be set partly at the beach. Oh well, might just have to go back there — the things we do for our writing. 🙂
Janga, I really, really want to see a Nth American spring, and also an autumn, with all the glorious colors. I want an English spring, too. Our seasons are much more muted. Right now though my Virginia Creeper is turning scarlet.
Love your reading list — I have them all on order except the Rose Lerner, who I haven’t yet read. might have to rectify that. Thank you.
Janga, I really, really want to see a Nth American spring, and also an autumn, with all the glorious colors. I want an English spring, too. Our seasons are much more muted. Right now though my Virginia Creeper is turning scarlet.
Love your reading list — I have them all on order except the Rose Lerner, who I haven’t yet read. might have to rectify that. Thank you.
Janga, I really, really want to see a Nth American spring, and also an autumn, with all the glorious colors. I want an English spring, too. Our seasons are much more muted. Right now though my Virginia Creeper is turning scarlet.
Love your reading list — I have them all on order except the Rose Lerner, who I haven’t yet read. might have to rectify that. Thank you.
Janga, I really, really want to see a Nth American spring, and also an autumn, with all the glorious colors. I want an English spring, too. Our seasons are much more muted. Right now though my Virginia Creeper is turning scarlet.
Love your reading list — I have them all on order except the Rose Lerner, who I haven’t yet read. might have to rectify that. Thank you.
Janga, I really, really want to see a Nth American spring, and also an autumn, with all the glorious colors. I want an English spring, too. Our seasons are much more muted. Right now though my Virginia Creeper is turning scarlet.
Love your reading list — I have them all on order except the Rose Lerner, who I haven’t yet read. might have to rectify that. Thank you.
That writing retreat sounds heavenly, Anne! I could write with that view so long as I had my laptop and a comfortable chair and an unlimited supply of Milo’s iced tea.
My favorite thing currently is vacation although I am sad because tomorrow is the last day and Wednesday it is back to being a Walmart drudge, sigh. The things I love most about my vacation have been – not having to get up early – not having to get dressed unless I want to – eating what I like when I like – checking in with my friends and critique partners online during the day – sitting outside or working in my yard in the sunshine instead of being stuck in the artificial light of a store all day – lots of time to write, and read, and research – being with my dogs and cat all day – afternoon naps! an hour every afternoon sacked out on the futon under the AC with the pets. Bliss!
And I’ve been able to catch up on my reading – my favorite thing to do, well it ties with writing, but it is a favorite!
That writing retreat sounds heavenly, Anne! I could write with that view so long as I had my laptop and a comfortable chair and an unlimited supply of Milo’s iced tea.
My favorite thing currently is vacation although I am sad because tomorrow is the last day and Wednesday it is back to being a Walmart drudge, sigh. The things I love most about my vacation have been – not having to get up early – not having to get dressed unless I want to – eating what I like when I like – checking in with my friends and critique partners online during the day – sitting outside or working in my yard in the sunshine instead of being stuck in the artificial light of a store all day – lots of time to write, and read, and research – being with my dogs and cat all day – afternoon naps! an hour every afternoon sacked out on the futon under the AC with the pets. Bliss!
And I’ve been able to catch up on my reading – my favorite thing to do, well it ties with writing, but it is a favorite!
That writing retreat sounds heavenly, Anne! I could write with that view so long as I had my laptop and a comfortable chair and an unlimited supply of Milo’s iced tea.
My favorite thing currently is vacation although I am sad because tomorrow is the last day and Wednesday it is back to being a Walmart drudge, sigh. The things I love most about my vacation have been – not having to get up early – not having to get dressed unless I want to – eating what I like when I like – checking in with my friends and critique partners online during the day – sitting outside or working in my yard in the sunshine instead of being stuck in the artificial light of a store all day – lots of time to write, and read, and research – being with my dogs and cat all day – afternoon naps! an hour every afternoon sacked out on the futon under the AC with the pets. Bliss!
And I’ve been able to catch up on my reading – my favorite thing to do, well it ties with writing, but it is a favorite!
That writing retreat sounds heavenly, Anne! I could write with that view so long as I had my laptop and a comfortable chair and an unlimited supply of Milo’s iced tea.
My favorite thing currently is vacation although I am sad because tomorrow is the last day and Wednesday it is back to being a Walmart drudge, sigh. The things I love most about my vacation have been – not having to get up early – not having to get dressed unless I want to – eating what I like when I like – checking in with my friends and critique partners online during the day – sitting outside or working in my yard in the sunshine instead of being stuck in the artificial light of a store all day – lots of time to write, and read, and research – being with my dogs and cat all day – afternoon naps! an hour every afternoon sacked out on the futon under the AC with the pets. Bliss!
And I’ve been able to catch up on my reading – my favorite thing to do, well it ties with writing, but it is a favorite!
That writing retreat sounds heavenly, Anne! I could write with that view so long as I had my laptop and a comfortable chair and an unlimited supply of Milo’s iced tea.
My favorite thing currently is vacation although I am sad because tomorrow is the last day and Wednesday it is back to being a Walmart drudge, sigh. The things I love most about my vacation have been – not having to get up early – not having to get dressed unless I want to – eating what I like when I like – checking in with my friends and critique partners online during the day – sitting outside or working in my yard in the sunshine instead of being stuck in the artificial light of a store all day – lots of time to write, and read, and research – being with my dogs and cat all day – afternoon naps! an hour every afternoon sacked out on the futon under the AC with the pets. Bliss!
And I’ve been able to catch up on my reading – my favorite thing to do, well it ties with writing, but it is a favorite!
Louisa–
These are all the good reasons why people love their vacations! I’m sorry that the end of yours is closing in fast.
I’m lucky to be self employed so I do enjoy many of the attributes of a vacation. Nonetheless, I DO have to work regularly. That’s why they call it “work”–becauses it is. *G*
Louisa–
These are all the good reasons why people love their vacations! I’m sorry that the end of yours is closing in fast.
I’m lucky to be self employed so I do enjoy many of the attributes of a vacation. Nonetheless, I DO have to work regularly. That’s why they call it “work”–becauses it is. *G*
Louisa–
These are all the good reasons why people love their vacations! I’m sorry that the end of yours is closing in fast.
I’m lucky to be self employed so I do enjoy many of the attributes of a vacation. Nonetheless, I DO have to work regularly. That’s why they call it “work”–becauses it is. *G*
Louisa–
These are all the good reasons why people love their vacations! I’m sorry that the end of yours is closing in fast.
I’m lucky to be self employed so I do enjoy many of the attributes of a vacation. Nonetheless, I DO have to work regularly. That’s why they call it “work”–becauses it is. *G*
Louisa–
These are all the good reasons why people love their vacations! I’m sorry that the end of yours is closing in fast.
I’m lucky to be self employed so I do enjoy many of the attributes of a vacation. Nonetheless, I DO have to work regularly. That’s why they call it “work”–becauses it is. *G*
Hi Susan, yes that is the Uffington White Horse. I adore that book by Rosemary Sutcliffe (and indeed all the books of hers I have read) and living so close makes it all the more special. There is a very powerful atmosphere there.
Hi Susan, yes that is the Uffington White Horse. I adore that book by Rosemary Sutcliffe (and indeed all the books of hers I have read) and living so close makes it all the more special. There is a very powerful atmosphere there.
Hi Susan, yes that is the Uffington White Horse. I adore that book by Rosemary Sutcliffe (and indeed all the books of hers I have read) and living so close makes it all the more special. There is a very powerful atmosphere there.
Hi Susan, yes that is the Uffington White Horse. I adore that book by Rosemary Sutcliffe (and indeed all the books of hers I have read) and living so close makes it all the more special. There is a very powerful atmosphere there.
Hi Susan, yes that is the Uffington White Horse. I adore that book by Rosemary Sutcliffe (and indeed all the books of hers I have read) and living so close makes it all the more special. There is a very powerful atmosphere there.
We were at the Gold Coast recently. It’s amazing how such a built-up place can have so many big, empty, private expanses of sand.
We were at the Gold Coast recently. It’s amazing how such a built-up place can have so many big, empty, private expanses of sand.
We were at the Gold Coast recently. It’s amazing how such a built-up place can have so many big, empty, private expanses of sand.
We were at the Gold Coast recently. It’s amazing how such a built-up place can have so many big, empty, private expanses of sand.
We were at the Gold Coast recently. It’s amazing how such a built-up place can have so many big, empty, private expanses of sand.
Yes, Sonya, that’s part of the appeal for us. It’s the best of both worlds — good restaurants and lovely beaches.
Yes, Sonya, that’s part of the appeal for us. It’s the best of both worlds — good restaurants and lovely beaches.
Yes, Sonya, that’s part of the appeal for us. It’s the best of both worlds — good restaurants and lovely beaches.
Yes, Sonya, that’s part of the appeal for us. It’s the best of both worlds — good restaurants and lovely beaches.
Yes, Sonya, that’s part of the appeal for us. It’s the best of both worlds — good restaurants and lovely beaches.
Lovely post! With some of the things I really love.
Some of my favourite things? You told them:
Books! -of course, fiction & non fiction, classic and modern, in Spanish, English and sometimes even in Italian or any other Romance language (‘Romance’ in the philological sense).
Movies! -yes, indeed, from any country of the world. The more exotic they are, the more interesting I find them.
Weather things! – Yes, the weather and the landscape, as well. From the beaches to the mountains. You have to understand that I live in the part of Spain whose climate is Oceanic, as in the British Isles, so I’m used to very changeable weather. And any conversation starts with a reference to the weather. ‘It looks like it’s going to rain’, ‘Perhaps we can go to the beach’, ‘it’s (hot/cold/rainy/windy) today, isn’t it?’.
Apart from that: art, and of course, MUSIC, I could not live without it. From operas to the last blockbuster soundtrack. I like singing and drawing. OMG that sounds as a ‘very accomplished’ lady from a Regency. But I’m not, believe me. I’m not very good at it, but I enjoy it a lot.
Lovely post! With some of the things I really love.
Some of my favourite things? You told them:
Books! -of course, fiction & non fiction, classic and modern, in Spanish, English and sometimes even in Italian or any other Romance language (‘Romance’ in the philological sense).
Movies! -yes, indeed, from any country of the world. The more exotic they are, the more interesting I find them.
Weather things! – Yes, the weather and the landscape, as well. From the beaches to the mountains. You have to understand that I live in the part of Spain whose climate is Oceanic, as in the British Isles, so I’m used to very changeable weather. And any conversation starts with a reference to the weather. ‘It looks like it’s going to rain’, ‘Perhaps we can go to the beach’, ‘it’s (hot/cold/rainy/windy) today, isn’t it?’.
Apart from that: art, and of course, MUSIC, I could not live without it. From operas to the last blockbuster soundtrack. I like singing and drawing. OMG that sounds as a ‘very accomplished’ lady from a Regency. But I’m not, believe me. I’m not very good at it, but I enjoy it a lot.
Lovely post! With some of the things I really love.
Some of my favourite things? You told them:
Books! -of course, fiction & non fiction, classic and modern, in Spanish, English and sometimes even in Italian or any other Romance language (‘Romance’ in the philological sense).
Movies! -yes, indeed, from any country of the world. The more exotic they are, the more interesting I find them.
Weather things! – Yes, the weather and the landscape, as well. From the beaches to the mountains. You have to understand that I live in the part of Spain whose climate is Oceanic, as in the British Isles, so I’m used to very changeable weather. And any conversation starts with a reference to the weather. ‘It looks like it’s going to rain’, ‘Perhaps we can go to the beach’, ‘it’s (hot/cold/rainy/windy) today, isn’t it?’.
Apart from that: art, and of course, MUSIC, I could not live without it. From operas to the last blockbuster soundtrack. I like singing and drawing. OMG that sounds as a ‘very accomplished’ lady from a Regency. But I’m not, believe me. I’m not very good at it, but I enjoy it a lot.
Lovely post! With some of the things I really love.
Some of my favourite things? You told them:
Books! -of course, fiction & non fiction, classic and modern, in Spanish, English and sometimes even in Italian or any other Romance language (‘Romance’ in the philological sense).
Movies! -yes, indeed, from any country of the world. The more exotic they are, the more interesting I find them.
Weather things! – Yes, the weather and the landscape, as well. From the beaches to the mountains. You have to understand that I live in the part of Spain whose climate is Oceanic, as in the British Isles, so I’m used to very changeable weather. And any conversation starts with a reference to the weather. ‘It looks like it’s going to rain’, ‘Perhaps we can go to the beach’, ‘it’s (hot/cold/rainy/windy) today, isn’t it?’.
Apart from that: art, and of course, MUSIC, I could not live without it. From operas to the last blockbuster soundtrack. I like singing and drawing. OMG that sounds as a ‘very accomplished’ lady from a Regency. But I’m not, believe me. I’m not very good at it, but I enjoy it a lot.
Lovely post! With some of the things I really love.
Some of my favourite things? You told them:
Books! -of course, fiction & non fiction, classic and modern, in Spanish, English and sometimes even in Italian or any other Romance language (‘Romance’ in the philological sense).
Movies! -yes, indeed, from any country of the world. The more exotic they are, the more interesting I find them.
Weather things! – Yes, the weather and the landscape, as well. From the beaches to the mountains. You have to understand that I live in the part of Spain whose climate is Oceanic, as in the British Isles, so I’m used to very changeable weather. And any conversation starts with a reference to the weather. ‘It looks like it’s going to rain’, ‘Perhaps we can go to the beach’, ‘it’s (hot/cold/rainy/windy) today, isn’t it?’.
Apart from that: art, and of course, MUSIC, I could not live without it. From operas to the last blockbuster soundtrack. I like singing and drawing. OMG that sounds as a ‘very accomplished’ lady from a Regency. But I’m not, believe me. I’m not very good at it, but I enjoy it a lot.
Bona–
Clearly you enjoy many of the best things in life! And it sounds like you’re a linguist as well. I’m not, so I can only hope that foreign translations of my books are reasonably well done. *G*
Funny about the weather! I’ve heard that climate also described as “marine,” which means pretty much the same as ‘oceanic.’ What both terms mean is CHANGEABLE! But living in such a zone means one never lacks for a topic of conversation. *G*
Bona–
Clearly you enjoy many of the best things in life! And it sounds like you’re a linguist as well. I’m not, so I can only hope that foreign translations of my books are reasonably well done. *G*
Funny about the weather! I’ve heard that climate also described as “marine,” which means pretty much the same as ‘oceanic.’ What both terms mean is CHANGEABLE! But living in such a zone means one never lacks for a topic of conversation. *G*
Bona–
Clearly you enjoy many of the best things in life! And it sounds like you’re a linguist as well. I’m not, so I can only hope that foreign translations of my books are reasonably well done. *G*
Funny about the weather! I’ve heard that climate also described as “marine,” which means pretty much the same as ‘oceanic.’ What both terms mean is CHANGEABLE! But living in such a zone means one never lacks for a topic of conversation. *G*
Bona–
Clearly you enjoy many of the best things in life! And it sounds like you’re a linguist as well. I’m not, so I can only hope that foreign translations of my books are reasonably well done. *G*
Funny about the weather! I’ve heard that climate also described as “marine,” which means pretty much the same as ‘oceanic.’ What both terms mean is CHANGEABLE! But living in such a zone means one never lacks for a topic of conversation. *G*
Bona–
Clearly you enjoy many of the best things in life! And it sounds like you’re a linguist as well. I’m not, so I can only hope that foreign translations of my books are reasonably well done. *G*
Funny about the weather! I’ve heard that climate also described as “marine,” which means pretty much the same as ‘oceanic.’ What both terms mean is CHANGEABLE! But living in such a zone means one never lacks for a topic of conversation. *G*
No, I’m not a linguistic. I studied Law at university. Books and languages are just for fun. Those books of yours that I’ve read in Spanish are -as far as I know- well translated. I like to analyze that in my reviews, because people get very angry if it’s a bad translation.
No, I’m not a linguistic. I studied Law at university. Books and languages are just for fun. Those books of yours that I’ve read in Spanish are -as far as I know- well translated. I like to analyze that in my reviews, because people get very angry if it’s a bad translation.
No, I’m not a linguistic. I studied Law at university. Books and languages are just for fun. Those books of yours that I’ve read in Spanish are -as far as I know- well translated. I like to analyze that in my reviews, because people get very angry if it’s a bad translation.
No, I’m not a linguistic. I studied Law at university. Books and languages are just for fun. Those books of yours that I’ve read in Spanish are -as far as I know- well translated. I like to analyze that in my reviews, because people get very angry if it’s a bad translation.
No, I’m not a linguistic. I studied Law at university. Books and languages are just for fun. Those books of yours that I’ve read in Spanish are -as far as I know- well translated. I like to analyze that in my reviews, because people get very angry if it’s a bad translation.
Bona–
Then I admire your linguistic gifts! I know a little Spanish (and some Latin), but like most Americans, I’m a linguistic klutz. It’s good to know that my Spanish translations seem to be good ones, so I want readers to have a good experience, not end up snarling. It’s also good that you mention quality of translation in your reviews so people can avoid the bad ones.
Bona–
Then I admire your linguistic gifts! I know a little Spanish (and some Latin), but like most Americans, I’m a linguistic klutz. It’s good to know that my Spanish translations seem to be good ones, so I want readers to have a good experience, not end up snarling. It’s also good that you mention quality of translation in your reviews so people can avoid the bad ones.
Bona–
Then I admire your linguistic gifts! I know a little Spanish (and some Latin), but like most Americans, I’m a linguistic klutz. It’s good to know that my Spanish translations seem to be good ones, so I want readers to have a good experience, not end up snarling. It’s also good that you mention quality of translation in your reviews so people can avoid the bad ones.
Bona–
Then I admire your linguistic gifts! I know a little Spanish (and some Latin), but like most Americans, I’m a linguistic klutz. It’s good to know that my Spanish translations seem to be good ones, so I want readers to have a good experience, not end up snarling. It’s also good that you mention quality of translation in your reviews so people can avoid the bad ones.
Bona–
Then I admire your linguistic gifts! I know a little Spanish (and some Latin), but like most Americans, I’m a linguistic klutz. It’s good to know that my Spanish translations seem to be good ones, so I want readers to have a good experience, not end up snarling. It’s also good that you mention quality of translation in your reviews so people can avoid the bad ones.