tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post5346270867477921872..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne TylerNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-36283010806410047722019-02-11T10:31:47.271-05:002019-02-11T10:31:47.271-05:00I'm so pleased you came back! I haven't re...I'm so pleased you came back! I haven't read Amateur Marriage, but I have read Noah's Compass and really liked it. Here is my book report if you want to see why. https://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2010/06/noahs-compass-by-anne-tyler.html <br />I'd like to reread it this year- nine years later - and see what I think now.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51471161116296127642019-02-11T02:55:36.577-05:002019-02-11T02:55:36.577-05:00Oh lovely - a year of Anne Tyler sounds like a ver...Oh lovely - a year of Anne Tyler sounds like a very good year, something I might do next year actually as I haven't read some of her old ones for ages. When I say duds, I just thought Amateur Marriage and Noah's Compass were a bit samey and not as good as earlier ones. But I loved Vinegar Girl, read quite recently, and enjoyed Spool. LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-59076182185019225572019-02-10T11:19:56.002-05:002019-02-10T11:19:56.002-05:00I just read somewhere that if we break up our rout...I just read somewhere that if we break up our routine, it slows time down. It is doing the same thing every day at the same time that makes it seem like it is flying. I don't know if that's true or not but that's what I read.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54539761709906412912019-02-10T10:20:34.279-05:002019-02-10T10:20:34.279-05:00I love that photo (so precious) and, I also enjoye...I love that photo (so precious) and, I also enjoyed A Spool of Blue Thread which I just read for the first time a few months back.<br />It's amazing how time flies especially as we age - now I know what my mother meant.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78291423292626160392019-02-09T17:23:22.016-05:002019-02-09T17:23:22.016-05:00Yup, FM is so awesome!!! Makes me so happy that al...Yup, FM is so awesome!!! Makes me so happy that all this is happening.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-61790315584002511962019-02-09T16:21:08.423-05:002019-02-09T16:21:08.423-05:00It's been years since I read any tyler, and ca...It's been years since I read any tyler, and can't remember enough to recommend...all the A.McCall Smith forwards are the same one for the recent books.<br />Furrowed Middlebrow is recommending books to them and they are publishing them. I can't imagine where he gets his stamina from! That FMiddlebrow.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-52656032084398480582019-02-09T14:17:35.078-05:002019-02-09T14:17:35.078-05:00If you have read any, I'd love recommendations...If you have read any, I'd love recommendations. I think you will like this one. It's so hard for me to write about books sometimes because I am so averse to giving away the story. This one unfolds in such a good way. <br />I've read about the Dean Street Press books. What a good press they are, and isn't Furrowed Middlebrow associated with them? I bet the forwards are wonderful. He is a constant amazement to me.<br />Thanks for your words about Hazel. She is a great little person. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78674742056036740472019-02-09T12:03:10.997-05:002019-02-09T12:03:10.997-05:00I've never read this book, nor many of Anne Ty...I've never read this book, nor many of Anne Tyler's. I think I will have to give this a try. Dean Street Press has reissued a number of D.E. Stevenson's books with a forward from Alexander McCall Smith. You might find that interesting. I realized that a lot of what he wrote about her books applies to his as well! How lovely Hazel Nina looks helping with the dishes. She is indeed growing up and in a lovely way!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-42636278548083871972019-02-08T20:28:44.262-05:002019-02-08T20:28:44.262-05:00I meant to say that I did like Robin's books. ...I meant to say that I did like Robin's books. I think there was only one that I didn't enjoy. I wonder why he stopped writing. Thank you for reminding me. I went back to my notes on his work, and was reminded how much I liked the books.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-21651575804187603952019-02-08T20:17:20.786-05:002019-02-08T20:17:20.786-05:00Thank you! She is so grown up. Amazing how the tim...Thank you! She is so grown up. Amazing how the time goes. (Nina is actually Hazel's middle name)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-69448379294233890912019-02-08T17:46:13.749-05:002019-02-08T17:46:13.749-05:00What a lovely post, Nan. You've really made me...What a lovely post, Nan. You've really made me want to read the book. And wonderful seeing Nina at the sink. So grown up!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68483241238844338712019-02-08T17:24:34.632-05:002019-02-08T17:24:34.632-05:00I have heard of the Rich books, and may have read ...I have heard of the Rich books, and may have read one a long time ago, but I may try her again. Thanks. I read Middlemarch in college but not since, and probably I should!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78793560404952500752019-02-08T17:19:34.392-05:002019-02-08T17:19:34.392-05:00So much fun!So much fun!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-74748236715314729782019-02-08T14:47:03.300-05:002019-02-08T14:47:03.300-05:00Dishes. That's the lovelest gift.Dishes. That's the lovelest gift.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54561370079980028352019-02-08T11:35:51.348-05:002019-02-08T11:35:51.348-05:00I love the dishwashing picture and grandpa in his ...I love the dishwashing picture and grandpa in his hat to shade his eyes!<br /><br />I hadn't heard of Rosamunde's death. I've probably read Shell Seekers four or five times over the years, went on to buy every other book she wrote. I never could get into her son's books after she stopped writing. She was a beautiful lady and of course my favorite picture of her was the one of her holding her lapful of dachshunds! Her characters were so fully developed and yes, the children in the Shell Seekers were obnoxious, less so the one who was the fashion editor. I did love the way Oliver redeemed himself in the later book, which one was it, September?? Senior memory!<br /><br />I remember reading Spool of Blue Thread and loving it. I love when an author makes the house a major theme in the book. My Tyler books were in the group that I put in our estate sale when we moved but I think I'd enjoy getting that one from the library for a second reading now.<br /><br />I've gone back this week to rereading the culinary mystery books of Virginia Rich, ever heard of her? She was supposed to have been the first of that genre and I think was the best. Right now I'm reading her third, The Nantucket Diet Murders--hope I've got that title right-- and sadly she passed away while writing her next one. It was finished and a few other Mrs. Potter mysteries were written by Nancy Pickard at Virginia's husband's request but naturally they were far from what I hoped they'd be. <br /><br />I was supposed to be reading, for the first time, Middlemarch this winter. There it has sat on my bed table, untouched. I've only wanted gentle books lately and the Rich books have been that. Now to go read about dear Rosamunde's passing.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48137666471172136342019-02-08T10:08:00.266-05:002019-02-08T10:08:00.266-05:00I love the thought of your daughter and niece. Won...I love the thought of your daughter and niece. Wonderful, wonderful. I also love the last two sentences! hahaNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85879769627664135442019-02-08T10:07:14.896-05:002019-02-08T10:07:14.896-05:00I would say the best thing about modern life is th...I would say the best thing about modern life is that we take pictures of "little" things like a grandchild washing dishes. No one thought of doing such a thing when I was little, or when my kids were little. I have fantastic photos of all the grandkids in ordinary circumstances. Makes me so happy. And it is why Tom has TWO backups for our computer!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6060937100810558192019-02-08T10:05:26.537-05:002019-02-08T10:05:26.537-05:00I hope you come back because I'd like to know ...I hope you come back because I'd like to know what books you thought were "duds". I'm reading as many of her books as I can this year, and I was well aware that I just didn't remember this one very well so I wanted to read it again. And am so glad I did.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23272590499057810692019-02-08T10:03:58.240-05:002019-02-08T10:03:58.240-05:00I haven't read that one, but will now that you...I haven't read that one, but will now that you recommended it. Thanks!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15503514943359758682019-02-08T10:03:35.036-05:002019-02-08T10:03:35.036-05:00I'm not on Twitter, but I do follow him on Ins...I'm not on Twitter, but I do follow him on Instagram, and so excited about the show. The other wonderful program(me) that Britbox offers over here is Springwatch, and now Winterwatch! When it ended over there, it began here. Just SO great!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87265811139817921402019-02-08T10:02:10.699-05:002019-02-08T10:02:10.699-05:00Yes, there were some wonderful parts in the book. ...Yes, there were some wonderful parts in the book. I did like the movie better because of the ending. (I won't say what it is in case someone reads this and hasn't read the book!)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23445192188237145502019-02-08T10:00:34.015-05:002019-02-08T10:00:34.015-05:00Here's a picture of them - http://www.proconst...Here's a picture of them - http://www.proconstructionguide.com/how-to-install-a-pocket-door/<br />It may look summery but just lovely winter sunshine!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14713713485454356432019-02-08T09:58:40.812-05:002019-02-08T09:58:40.812-05:00Don't feel embarrassed!! There are a million w...Don't feel embarrassed!! There are a million writers that I read blog entries about that I have never read, and probably never will. She is just the most wonderful little girl. So adult in many ways. Very thoughtful and considerate.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85301238064887920792019-02-08T07:21:45.616-05:002019-02-08T07:21:45.616-05:00What a delight having Hazel help with the dishes. ...What a delight having Hazel help with the dishes. I do think this helps children learn how to work together. As your writers have said it gives people time to talk. I will never forget seeing my daughter and niece at the sink doing dishes after Thanksgiving dinner having a good gossip and giggle. It brings families together. And dirty dishes are a fact of life. Just as well learn about it when you are young. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47704759116396940232019-02-08T06:57:41.048-05:002019-02-08T06:57:41.048-05:00What a nice post about this book, Nan! I can see ...What a nice post about this book, Nan! I can see how the book would suit you very well. Love the picture of Hazel washing the dishes (and her Pop, of course). My girl used to love washing dishes at her grandmothers' houses. My Mom would just pull dishes out of the cabinets (mostly plastic ones as this was an early fun activity for them) and she'd would wash and wash and wash. <br /><br />I saw Robin's post about Rosamunde Pilcher too. She had a very long life and told her stories very well. Oh, and, of course, I agree that family can be who you say they are. 'Blood' is not a component as far as I'm concerned. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com