tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post3577030341542994780..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Progress ReportNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-77945058163370900962009-05-15T09:29:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:29:00.000-04:00Thanks zetor! It's really going fine!Thanks zetor! It's really going fine!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68890241250424082012009-05-14T14:55:00.000-04:002009-05-14T14:55:00.000-04:00I admire your self-discipline.I admire your self-discipline.zetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912433866457968555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-65874807034658115492009-05-09T16:27:00.000-04:002009-05-09T16:27:00.000-04:00Elaine, I'm quite sure your method will be the one...Elaine, I'm quite sure your method will be the one I live by after this year.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-59154756235302854522009-05-09T12:05:00.000-04:002009-05-09T12:05:00.000-04:00Well, Nan, as I hve recently stopped work, not bec...Well, Nan, as I hve recently stopped work, not because I wanted to but because of large scale redundancies in the law firms in London, I have had to review my spending and have renewed my library card. I am still buying books but those that in the past I might have bought on the premise 'oh that sounds interesting', I am reserving at the library and only buying those I simply MUST have.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739410242766153431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-38728703749633598312009-05-08T10:52:00.000-04:002009-05-08T10:52:00.000-04:00Les, I've already tried and put in the library...Les, I've already tried and put in the library bag one of the books in the picture. I may end up with only Faulkner and Hemingway on my shelves by the end of the year. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-1169423082579633542009-05-08T08:28:00.000-04:002009-05-08T08:28:00.000-04:00Good for you, Nan! I don't think I've bought very ...Good for you, Nan! I don't think I've bought very many books this year at all. I know I bought Revolutionary Road for my book club read since I couldn't get a copy at the library (all checked out), but other than that, I'm pretty sure I've only bought a couple of books for Rod. However, I haven't been reading too many from my "old stacks" since I keep bringing so many ARCs home from work. And reading new books authors and publicists have sent to me. I'm getting a bit better about being more selective in what I accept and look forward to reading some of my older books later this year.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48037258762239725702009-05-07T16:17:00.000-04:002009-05-07T16:17:00.000-04:00Blessed with Four, I enjoy passing them along too,...Blessed with Four, I enjoy passing them along too, even if just to the library or the lib. sale.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51514361285862883332009-05-07T13:32:00.000-04:002009-05-07T13:32:00.000-04:00Nan,
I understand your love for books -I am the sa...Nan,<br />I understand your love for books -I am the same way and have such anticipation when I have a new book on hand that I am about to read, even when I sit down to enjoy the moment, I will sit and look at the cover and even rub it (I know I am weird LOL) allowing a moment of two to pass before I open the cover; but I have so enjoyed the "trips" I have taken via the book highway and the wonderful life lessons and knowledge shared by wonderful authors over the years. I have four books right now on my "to read" shelf and can't wait until I have a chance to pick one up and begin the journey. I had quite the collection at one time but have learned not to hold on to most books, only my "all time faves". Now days I pass them on to those I think will enjoy them or just donate them to Good Will.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BlessedwithFourBlessed With Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044784625592801571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68087414259668939642009-05-07T10:14:00.000-04:002009-05-07T10:14:00.000-04:00Sprite, I look forward to reading Cider with Rosie...Sprite, I look forward to reading Cider with Rosie. I can't tell you how many years I've owned that book. <br /><br />J.G. I am not part of paperback swap. When I'm done with a book, or know I'm not going to read it, I donate it to my local library. They either put it on their shelves or into their big annual book sale. (and sometimes I offer giveaways right here!)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73725035556316907652009-05-06T23:02:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:02:00.000-04:00Whoa! Your willpower is impressive!
Where does p...Whoa! Your willpower is impressive! <br /><br />Where does paperbackswap.com fit into your resolution, if at all? I have cut way down on purchases and cleared out the bookshelves using that site.J.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02806805528636359436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-77910618650482612192009-05-06T21:35:00.000-04:002009-05-06T21:35:00.000-04:00Cider with Rosie is in my queue to read. I'll be i...<I>Cider with Rosie</I> is in my queue to read. I'll be interested to hear what you think about it.<br /><br />And I would like to point out that borrowing books from the library can be a pricey endeavor when you neglect to return them on time. You can guess how I've discovered this...spritehttp://www.spritewrites.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86313324165252228342009-05-06T14:31:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:31:00.000-04:00Lisa, you are so lucky! I'm on the mailing list s...Lisa, you are so lucky! I'm on the mailing list so I see where the shows are but none I can get to. Quebec would be the closest. <br /><br />JoAnn, thanks for the good wishes!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-33222920101652893342009-05-06T13:16:00.000-04:002009-05-06T13:16:00.000-04:00So interesting to see how this personal challenge ...So interesting to see how this personal challenge has spilled over into other areas of your life! I look forward to the next update - good luck!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6538387242022807462009-05-06T12:00:00.000-04:002009-05-06T12:00:00.000-04:00Hi Nan! This year I "gave up" book and yarn buyin...Hi Nan! This year I "gave up" book and yarn buying for Lent. That short span of time alone, was a challenge. I see Stuart McLean is on your TBR pile. We saw him in concert earlier this year, and found him to be as humorous and nice in person, as he sounds on the Vinyl Cafe on Sunday afternoons.Lisa Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57033852928090458342009-05-06T10:59:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:59:00.000-04:00Thank you for those nice words, Heather. They mean...Thank you for those nice words, Heather. They mean a lot. Hey girl, it's Wednesday!!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47954534852284547672009-05-06T10:52:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:52:00.000-04:00What a great accomplishment so far this year! I'm...What a great accomplishment so far this year! I'm very proud of you for sticking to your resolution. Wishing you much success with this the rest of the year.Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-72293324857658642262009-05-06T10:51:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:51:00.000-04:00Joanne and Clair, I think I miss borrowing from th...Joanne and Clair, I think I miss borrowing from the library even more than buying! But I knew that I couldn't do it, and still read the books on my shelves. But how I miss looking through the D.E. Stevensons and the Georges Simenons and the Phoebe Atwoods. And I love the ILL program. Most of my books in recent years have come to me through inter library loan. <br /><br />Jenn, that's amazing! I first heard of her on National Public Radio when she was talking about The Secret Garden. It is here, if you'd like to listen:<br /><br />http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19204506<br /><br />I went right out and bought her book, and here it is a year later, and I still haven't read it. Hence, my resolve to read my own books! :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-49071829624818119862009-05-06T10:02:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:02:00.000-04:00_I Was Told There'd Be Cake_ was written by a woma..._I Was Told There'd Be Cake_ was written by a woman I went to college with! She was...let's see..a year behind me? Maybe 2. Her book keeps popping up everywhere, which amuses me to no end :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856238742427286409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48407950140883056192009-05-06T09:51:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:51:00.000-04:00I'm a librarian, so I naturally think books=good. ...I'm a librarian, so I naturally think books=good. However, years ago, after moving hundreds of books across the country, I decided to keep only my personal favorite out-of-print novels, poetry books, and reference books (how-to, cooking). It's worked out just fine for me, but I could never manage with my local library, where I go once a week. <br /><br />I'm not sure if everyone realizes that libraries will do their best to get the books you want. In New Hampshire, this meant that our town library would borrow books they didn't own from other libraries (inter-library loan) at no charge. They had a weekly delivery, so there was very little waiting time. <br /><br />Here in New Mexico, our library has a healthy budget and welcomes book purchase suggestions. I try to limit myself, but lately it seems like I am asking for two titles a week that they don't own. In the two years that I have been using this library, they have purchased everything I have requested (!) except for one out-of-print title, which they borrowed from a library in another part of the state.clairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46044534478237674512009-05-06T09:03:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:03:00.000-04:00Nan,
I love reading everyone's response to your po...Nan,<br />I love reading everyone's response to your post....which I can so relate to!<br />My family spent this last week sorting and eliminating *some*<br />(4 boxes) books from our bookshelf. It's hard work as we can recall every single book and why it came into our home (many used books, some new)<br />We plan to have a yard/garage sale in the coming weeks and it feels good to see less on the shelf. Hopefully it will spur us on to read more of the current books we do have on our shelves!<br />I am in agreement with Kiirstin(whom I have the great pleasure to work with:)....I love borrowing from the library and use it extensively!<br />It is truly such a wonderful and valuable resource and in our area, most of the best sellers are available with a wonderful book collection throughout our system. I am so pleased with our library!<br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Joanne in Ontario (who hopes you have received my recent emails:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70455381007384940732009-05-06T08:34:00.000-04:002009-05-06T08:34:00.000-04:00Mim, whew! Boxes and boxes! A lot of books mentio...Mim, whew! Boxes and boxes! A lot of books mention moving as a good time to scale down, to rid ourselves of accumulated stuff, to really simplify. <br /><br />Kiirstin, what a good way to think about it. Next year, I'm going to spend a lot more time at the two libraries I visit. And my scheme is to bring home one book, read it, and then get another. :<) I used to come home with a stack and never get through them.<br /><br />Edelweiss Transplanted, thanks for stopping by. I've just been over to yours and will be back. Truly, I'm amazed myself. I wasn't sure I could do this but it is working out better than I expected.<br /><br />Margaret, thanks to Carole I also have the second LL book (right next to it, though title doesn't show), so it will be a treat to read them one after the other.<br /><br />G.Cat, I've been copying blog entries of books I want into a book ideas folder in my email. I love going in and just looking at the reviews. Sort of like window shopping. :<)<br /><br />Maureen, how could possibly resist, and why even try?!! Yeah, the ripple effects have been very interesting to me.<br /><br />Jeff, I love 'sly matchmakers' - perfect!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15947750659551897512009-05-06T08:12:00.000-04:002009-05-06T08:12:00.000-04:00For an avid book lover - not just reader, but love...For an avid book lover - not just reader, but lover - it's a courageous path you've chosen. I haven't quite gotten myself to that point yet and have piles of unread books in the bedroom, living, on the dining room table, and in the most inconceivable place - the TV room. <br /><br />Something ironic about that.<br /><br />I've reduced myself to only buying poetry books since I often go back to them. Fiction, reference, business, etc come from the local library. <br /><br />But like the sly matchmakers they are, those bookstores tempt me with special offers, coupons, promises of love requited and 30% off. <br /><br />But love must be shared - and so must books! The financials have affected the addiction!<br /><br />- J.Jeffhttp://www.lazarusdodge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48367883282553607292009-05-06T07:19:00.000-04:002009-05-06T07:19:00.000-04:00Congratulations on sticking to your resolve. I was...Congratulations on sticking to your resolve. I was doing well until my recent visit to Bristol, where there are bookshops galore and I succumbed to the 3 for 2 offer in one of them.<br /><br />I'm interested in the ripple effects in other areas that you mention. You have inspired me to renew my effort.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23535869814769192642009-05-06T07:02:00.000-04:002009-05-06T07:02:00.000-04:00Nan, you inspire me to try harder - to make a note...Nan, you inspire me to try harder - to make a note of the books I want to read instead of going straight to Amazon. I *am* buying fewer books but I succumb when I read about books that have been out of print and are now available. I admire your resolve.GeraniumCathttp://geraniumcatsbookshelf.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54899011286439251782009-05-06T02:11:00.000-04:002009-05-06T02:11:00.000-04:00Well done! I am in awe. I try to restrain myself b...Well done! I am in awe. I try to restrain myself but am still buying books. <br /><br />I see Cider with Rosie is there waiting for you - what a treat that is. As you know I love that book and I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts about it.Margarethttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.com