tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1161461918913181681..comments2024-03-28T06:20:48.661-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: A Sunday Reflection on EnglandJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66703882103769812032017-11-05T18:24:37.778-05:002017-11-05T18:24:37.778-05:00I just got home from the first rehearsal for our n... I just got home from the first rehearsal for our next concert, which will feature one of the most beautiful contemporary symphonies I've ever heard: David Maslanka's Symphony No. 4. Which is, I suppose, a pretty fine way to spend the day, if you have to go out and work. To be honest, though, I think I would have preferred to wander down Deb's garden path, or any interesting byway around Upper or Lower Slaughter. Maybe next year.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18973656062512457782017-11-05T18:16:51.814-05:002017-11-05T18:16:51.814-05:00but..... Seahawks? but..... Seahawks? Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71524059757036943482017-11-05T16:48:49.433-05:002017-11-05T16:48:49.433-05:00Isn't that "Sloughter" a family name...Isn't that "Sloughter" a family name?<br />Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66293898225642936892017-11-05T16:44:32.112-05:002017-11-05T16:44:32.112-05:00I had to give a speech this morning--but it was fu...I had to give a speech this morning--but it was fun, and people bought a lot of books. Then we had errands, then we came home, then I did laundry, and now I am writing! well, now I'm here, in truth, but I l will be writing in a minute. Or trying to. So this is a work day! I'll make rack of lamb for dinner, yum, to make up for all the working. And then we can watch Outlander!<br /><br />Debs, that is gorgeous! And I am ragingly envious that you have the new Rutledge. And I adore reading about what you all are doing!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74102446852312957252017-11-05T15:20:56.538-05:002017-11-05T15:20:56.538-05:00Sunday is when I take the time to smell the roses,...Sunday is when I take the time to smell the roses, in other words, try to relax. The beautiful photo reminded me of my travels to England. I love the gardens there. So beautiful. The paths can led you to new discoveries. <br /><br />Today is the book sale at my local library and I am hoping that they will have some new books that are NOT old and dusty. The older books have a certain smell if they are not well cared for.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18212162730323222092017-11-05T15:09:38.219-05:002017-11-05T15:09:38.219-05:00Sunday is not my day to relax - up early to get Mo...Sunday is not my day to relax - up early to get Mom ready and off we go to Sunday School. I enjoy teaching a class and then attending worship service. We usually grab something to eat home or once in a while go out to eat with family. I enjoy catching up on Facebook for a few minutes, then time for the "Baptist Nap" before I head back to church to work with our Awana groups. After spring break we take Sunday afternoons off until school starts up again and I mostly enjoy relaxing those afternoons reading a book or watching a little NASCAR.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786463183900120910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17377102297885449672017-11-05T14:59:39.777-05:002017-11-05T14:59:39.777-05:00I exercised, have been working on the book, and pl...I exercised, have been working on the book, and plan on some relaxation this afternoon. Maybe a nap and/or an episode of "Vera"? Sounds like a perfect Sunday to me! And the Patriots have a bye this week, so no football on the docket.Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80875061203645682932017-11-05T13:09:24.531-05:002017-11-05T13:09:24.531-05:00Debs, that is such a beautiful, peaceful photograp...Debs, that is such a beautiful, peaceful photograph. Paths are so full of promise, of unexpected discoveries. I especially love paths and pictures of paths leading to the open countryside, where nature astounds us in our magical meanderings. <br /><br />I don't plan on doing much today. I have a few more Halloween decorations to tuck away, but I'll probably do some playing around online and then read. We're due a storm tonight, and I'm hoping it doesn't interfere with watching Outlander and The Walking Dead. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82261068270008449762017-11-05T12:51:45.576-05:002017-11-05T12:51:45.576-05:00Today was all about church -- I teach Sunday Schoo...Today was all about church -- I teach Sunday School, a small class ages 4 to 10, and today we celebrated All Saints. We also had a Baptism. It was just a beautiful joyful morning. This afternoon I am going to R J Julia to hear Isabelle Allende!!!Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86053659573416386912017-11-05T12:27:22.339-05:002017-11-05T12:27:22.339-05:00People from Schoharie, NY have be called "slo...People from Schoharie, NY have be called "sloughters" for years. If I ever knew why I have forgotten it now. So I just did a google search and came up with some very interesting, if insulting, explanations.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777683026890358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53235373094803102122017-11-05T12:21:16.122-05:002017-11-05T12:21:16.122-05:00Exactly:-)Exactly:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48173300191331047282017-11-05T12:20:28.941-05:002017-11-05T12:20:28.941-05:00It's the new Rutledge, which I think is not ou...It's the new Rutledge, which I think is not out until February. I was lucky enough to snag an ARC at Bouchercon. It's so good. I only have about fifty pages to go and am dying to finish it!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90572396532840751412017-11-05T12:18:53.048-05:002017-11-05T12:18:53.048-05:00The River Eye runs through both villages, and Lowe...The River Eye runs through both villages, and Lower Slaughter does tend to be quite wet. Attested to by my muddy boots...Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64059407066930838312017-11-05T12:02:17.748-05:002017-11-05T12:02:17.748-05:00Oh, that's lovely, Debs. Not much meditation h...Oh, that's lovely, Debs. Not much meditation here - deadline!!! But your picture brought me joy so thank you for that.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76870294091022724752017-11-05T11:59:58.465-05:002017-11-05T11:59:58.465-05:00Oh, what a relaxing photo!
Today started as usua...Oh, what a relaxing photo!<br /><br /> Today started as usual with church, followed by breakfast with church friends, followed by grocery shopping. I'm vegging out now that the groceries have been put away. After lunch, a friend and I are going to a concert at our local library. To me that's a perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon. For years it was necessary for me to run around on Sunday afternoons. For the most part, I now enjoy the unstructured time. <br /><br />Happy Sunday and Happy week ahead to all of you!<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80206082932491045612017-11-05T11:48:52.269-05:002017-11-05T11:48:52.269-05:00I'm drinking coffee, checking email, and I res...I'm drinking coffee, checking email, and I reset the clocks a while ago. Next up, going out to the senior community and fetching Mom some brunch so she'll have something to eat today. Later, when I get back, I hope to veg uninterrupted. I have books to read and shows to watch tonight. Too many. Why do they cram everything in on Sunday night? Tomorrow I have to search for a health insurance plan for little brother. I will probably need to self-medicate after that. Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8897011860096044302017-11-05T11:44:39.328-05:002017-11-05T11:44:39.328-05:00The Gatekeeper? Is that a new one? Bess or Rutledg...The Gatekeeper? Is that a new one? Bess or Rutledge?Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81444826471310827552017-11-05T11:29:12.119-05:002017-11-05T11:29:12.119-05:00Ah, the magic of a path -- the hint of something i...Ah, the magic of a path -- the hint of something interesting ahead, the unknown, the mysterious, the delightful. This picture captures all that beautifully!<br /><br />Me, I'm planning to do as little as possible! Just sent in a ms. yesterday, and while my office needs excavating, my brain needs a rest. Thanks for the inspiration.Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12457294559976924172017-11-05T11:15:19.499-05:002017-11-05T11:15:19.499-05:00I don't know that it really counts as getting ...I don't know that it really counts as getting a fresh start on the week ahead but this morning when I got up I set about listening to one of the albums I bought as part of a big lot purchase I made from a friend's record shop. <br /><br />I write a series called The Cassette Chronicles for an online music magazine and once I finished listening to the album I wrote about it for this coming week's installment.<br /><br />After spending the daylight hours yesterday mostly involved in household chores, it is always nice to be able to spend some time with my various hobbies or writing endeavors to just chill out and relax.<br /><br />Oh, and I ended up watching one of those interminable holiday movies on the Hallmark Mysteries and Movies channel. But it co-starred Jewel Staite and anything with a former cast member of the TV show Firefly in it is AOK with me.<br /><br />I'll spend some time reading later this afternoon before deciding on what to do for dinner and then wind down the day with some TV and football.<br /><br />I know it's not the kind of relaxation most here would choose or write about but I enjoy these kind of lazy days where I don't have to do anything, go anywhere or truthfully have to interact with people in a real world setting.<br />Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36121460147672089982017-11-05T11:05:56.114-05:002017-11-05T11:05:56.114-05:00It's funny...I got focused on the wrong end of...It's funny...I got focused on the wrong end of your question. I had wanted to visit England since I was a teenager and didn't get to go until I was about 62. We arrived at Heathrow bleary eyed from an overnight flight, hideously jet lagged and after we located our departure point for our hotel shuttle, we found a bench to sit on and collapsed. This was before Heathrow finished their renovation...the floor was grimy old tile, there was construction mess all around us and it was raining outside. And Heathrow isn't exactly situated in the "scenic" part of town...my friend looked over at me and asked "Why are you smiling?" I looked at her and replied "I'm in England". It was enough. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920441779182782601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29808503975192400042017-11-05T11:03:06.802-05:002017-11-05T11:03:06.802-05:00Yes! The vanishing point of perspective.
Thanks,...Yes! The vanishing point of perspective. <br /><br />Thanks, I've been struggling to remember that, Debs. Darn leaky brain.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44594384355192230792017-11-05T10:34:03.963-05:002017-11-05T10:34:03.963-05:00Ann, I love the Wallops, too. There are wonderful ...Ann, I love the Wallops, too. There are wonderful place names all over England, but you can't beat the Cotswolds. There's a village not far from the Slaughters called Guiting Power. 'Splain that one!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50088633333802281862017-11-05T10:30:56.349-05:002017-11-05T10:30:56.349-05:00I'm going to be spending my "extra hour S...I'm going to be spending my "extra hour Sunday" doing some laundry, doing a little organizing work on my upstairs office, making yogurt in my slow cooker (2nd time a charm, I hope) writing, and hopefully finishing THE GATEKEEPER by Charles Todd! It's very muggy, warm, and windy here in north Texas and the leaves are falling thick and fast. Cold weather coming by mid week.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65481830522998560312017-11-05T10:26:14.251-05:002017-11-05T10:26:14.251-05:00Maybe after the word slough? Is it near a bog or w...Maybe after the word slough? Is it near a bog or wetland?Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30533839120074512472017-11-05T10:26:12.087-05:002017-11-05T10:26:12.087-05:00Karen, I agree about the glimpses into the next wa...Karen, I agree about the glimpses into the next way, or the next view. And of course there is just good old artistic composition, the drawing of the eye into the picture, but I think there is an additional mystic element.<br /><br />I have a "garden path" page on Pinterest--it's a good way to collect ideas. And of course you must make the best use of your old trees. Such an exciting project. I hope you'll keep us posted!<br /><br />I like this photo so much I would be tempted to print and frame it, but I have nowhere to put it unless I take something else down!<br /><br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com