tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4457742942567533012..comments2024-03-29T05:48:17.640-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Reds New Year wishes for 2017 Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14524840974424960842017-01-04T19:13:37.114-05:002017-01-04T19:13:37.114-05:00Yay! Your at the cool kids table! Your awesome, Je...Yay! Your at the cool kids table! Your awesome, Jenni! I'm new to the reds! Love your books!Donamae Kutskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785083745089048648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14761517261249384242017-01-02T15:38:58.055-05:002017-01-02T15:38:58.055-05:00Welcome new Reds!!! I am ready to read read read!!...Welcome new Reds!!! I am ready to read read read!!!SaraCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26613872717327677952017-01-02T14:31:14.848-05:002017-01-02T14:31:14.848-05:00Ingrid,
Thanks! And welcome to JRW! I noticed o...Ingrid,<br /><br />Thanks! And welcome to JRW! I noticed one of your books has a book club guide and I really appreciate that when I read a new book by a new author (for me).<br /><br />Diana<br /><br />p.s. I will be at Bouchercon too (my first one!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51419089451233839342017-01-02T13:12:36.243-05:002017-01-02T13:12:36.243-05:00Jenn and Ingrid, Welcome to the best place to be! ...Jenn and Ingrid, Welcome to the best place to be! I'm looking forward to reading all your books, as well as your Jungle Reds blogs and comments. <br />~ Gail in Seguin, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24208314068561815082017-01-02T12:40:22.296-05:002017-01-02T12:40:22.296-05:00wishing for good health, eased burdens and more ti...wishing for good health, eased burdens and more time to read a good book held in my hands (not digital). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71404198842824793282017-01-02T12:03:17.042-05:002017-01-02T12:03:17.042-05:00I'm new to this site and so glad I clicked on ...I'm new to this site and so glad I clicked on it. Jenn congratulations and love your books...( maybe a little sad to see your Hat Shoppe end, but I'm sure you will have more to intrigue me. Welcome too Ingrid, I am looking forward to reading your books which will be new to me.Expressions by Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359810085019899671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81961591504858741762017-01-02T11:33:53.082-05:002017-01-02T11:33:53.082-05:00This is my first visit to the Jungle Red Writers s...This is my first visit to the Jungle Red Writers site, I am glad to learn there is another place for me to visit to find out about upcoming books. Best of luck for a great 2017!Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454346084521532312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59194846448987736162017-01-02T10:20:02.499-05:002017-01-02T10:20:02.499-05:00Congrats Jenn!!! I am so excited for you to be a p...Congrats Jenn!!! I am so excited for you to be a part of this!!! Congrats ♡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935706013701131112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20170863269944505732017-01-02T00:43:31.224-05:002017-01-02T00:43:31.224-05:00Thanks so much for the lovely welcome! I am deligh...Thanks so much for the lovely welcome! I am delighted to be a Red. This is definitely one of the cooler things that happened in 2016 - a year that was filled with some significant loss (my dad) for me. True confession: I am posting very late because I spent NYE whooping it up at my Hub's gig - I was that happy to end 2016 - but, yeah, moving a bit slower than usual today. Happy New Year, Everyone! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6994515172755820712017-01-01T22:34:17.142-05:002017-01-01T22:34:17.142-05:00Linda and Gerald-- perfect ! XxxLinda and Gerald-- perfect ! XxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20004500818857892062017-01-01T15:25:37.211-05:002017-01-01T15:25:37.211-05:00Less is good. Relax. Be sweet, as we say in the So...Less is good. Relax. Be sweet, as we say in the South. Courtesy. Respect. Compassion. Listen. Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66028478660337743562017-01-01T14:37:35.488-05:002017-01-01T14:37:35.488-05:00Kathy, I think "less" is a brilliant cho...Kathy, I think "less" is a brilliant choice. There are things we can all do with less of.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59505933663297761882017-01-01T14:25:16.340-05:002017-01-01T14:25:16.340-05:00Diana, thanks for the heads-up on the Midsomer mar...Diana, thanks for the heads-up on the Midsomer marathon. Sounds like a perfect companion for taking down the tree!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40122330175805880442017-01-01T13:41:14.523-05:002017-01-01T13:41:14.523-05:00How exciting to start the new year with two new Re...How exciting to start the new year with two new Reds! Welcome Ingrid and Jen! I can't wait to get started on your books. <br /><br />There's a choosing activity going around, both for New Year's and in general, to choose a word that encapsulates your goal or intent or place where you are in life. Words such as fearless, kindness, faith, balance are some being used. The project is called MyIntent Project and there are necklaces and bracelets you can buy with "your word" on them. (http://www.myintent.org/) They are involved with some charities with celebrities, but I'm not mentioning this movement to plug its retail business. I have been thinking about what my word might be for 2017. Actually, I usually have a word for each year, but it doesn't always become apparent until later into the year. This year, I keep coming back to the word "less." At first, I thought "less" might be a too negative a word, but the way I'm thinking about it is positive. Less clutter, less worry about the small stuff, less want for the unnecessary material things, less excuse making about exercising, less unhealthy food, less fear of unknown. Well, you get the idea. And, of course, there is a corresponding "more" to every "less." <br /><br />One of the "more" items that I definitely look forward to this year is more amazing books from my Jungle Red Writers and more Jungle Red posts to read each day. And, let me add accolades to those already given to Rhys and Debs for the shout-out in Louise Penny's January newsletter. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75937750741371128482017-01-01T13:36:59.267-05:002017-01-01T13:36:59.267-05:00Excited to see 2 new Reds what a win for the group...Excited to see 2 new Reds what a win for the group. Compassion would be my wish for the New YearJerry@thecloakanddagger.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871661256136080388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60166455996461000752017-01-01T13:19:21.068-05:002017-01-01T13:19:21.068-05:00My word for 2017 is forgiveness. May we learn to f...My word for 2017 is forgiveness. May we learn to forgive others and ourselves. I'll add tolerance, kindness, and patience because I believe they are all intertwined. Excited to learn about the 2 newest Reds!lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850999723978577786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47093175439548446042017-01-01T12:48:48.906-05:002017-01-01T12:48:48.906-05:00Welcome to Ingrid and Jenn! I have been reading my...Welcome to Ingrid and Jenn! I have been reading my way through Jenn's books and hope to start on Ingrid's!<br /><br />I wish for everyone to experience peace, kindness, patience; I wish for people to bring out the best in each other. <br /><br />Deb RomanoDeb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35976989052678104662017-01-01T12:48:12.122-05:002017-01-01T12:48:12.122-05:00What a wonderful start to 2017! I'm honored t...What a wonderful start to 2017! I'm honored to be joining the Reds and can't wait to get to know all of you better. I've already had a taste of this wonderful community; when I started commenting regularly, you all welcomed me with open arms. My TBR stack has grown to dangerous heights due to your fabulous recommendations and the wonderful guest blogs. <br /><br />Thanks to Julia, Lucy, Hallie, Rhys, Hank, and Deb (and Jenn)! I'm thrilled to be joining a group of such smart, talented, funny women.<br /><br />Here's to books, friends, good health, and peace in the New Year! (and to figure out how to include my photo on my comments ;))Ingrid Thofthttp://www.ingridthoft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13368066719258742232017-01-01T12:33:10.792-05:002017-01-01T12:33:10.792-05:00Happy New Year, everyone!
Wishing for good health...Happy New Year, everyone!<br /><br />Wishing for good health, happiness, and peace to all of you. <br /><br />Watching the Midsomer Murders marathon on PBS today.<br /><br />DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36179232850174382532017-01-01T12:31:38.155-05:002017-01-01T12:31:38.155-05:00As long as dinner involves black eyed peas, all is...As long as dinner involves black eyed peas, all is right with our world. Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75312615932276913762017-01-01T11:57:02.766-05:002017-01-01T11:57:02.766-05:00KAYE! Thank you! xoxooKAYE! Thank you! xoxooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3479688063645703072017-01-01T11:55:43.448-05:002017-01-01T11:55:43.448-05:00Welcome, Jenn and Ingrid!! I'm so excited that...Welcome, Jenn and Ingrid!! I'm so excited that you are joining us! I couldn't wait to see our fun new masthead this morning.<br /><br />Kaye, thank you for the May Sarton poem. I think I'll copy it in my journal today. <br /><br />I'm making, not Hoppin' John, but Crescent Dragonwagon's Black-eyed Pea Soup with Arkansalsa (from Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread Book) which is our New Year's Day tradition. As is taking down the tree and the Christmas decorations and the Christmas lights. All good things for meditating on the year gone by and the year to come. This morning I feel I might have come through fear and disgust into some small measure of hope and resolve--in no small part thanks to all of you here. <br /><br />Happy 2017 to all our REDS near and far!! Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31653614859406153242017-01-01T10:43:12.883-05:002017-01-01T10:43:12.883-05:00Love the new masthead! Welcome to the two new Reds...Love the new masthead! Welcome to the two new Reds looking forward to getting to know you.<br /><br />2017 wishes, I'm signing up for Hank's and Lucy's - Kaye, what a wonderful poem!Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78527500856969996392017-01-01T10:18:18.601-05:002017-01-01T10:18:18.601-05:00Happy New Year, everyone! And welcome to Ingrid a...Happy New Year, everyone! And welcome to Ingrid and Jenn. I look forward to getting to know Ingrid. Jenn I already know and adore - SO excited to have her here to play!<br /><br />New Year Poem<br />by May Sarton<br /><br />Let us step outside for a moment<br />As the sun breaks through clouds<br />And shines on wet new fallen snow,<br />And breathe the new air.<br />So much has died that had to die this year.<br /><br />We are dying away from things.<br />It is a necessity—we have to do it<br />Or we shall be buried under the magazines,<br />The too many clothes, the too much food.<br />We have dragged it all around<br />Like dung beetles<br />Who drag piles of dung<br />Behind them on which to feed,<br />In which to lay their eggs.<br /><br />Let us step outside for a moment<br />Among ocean, clouds, a white field,<br />Islands floating in the distance.<br />They have always been there.<br />But we have not been there.<br /><br />We are going to drive slowly<br />And see the small poor farms,<br />The lovely shapes of leafless trees<br />Their shadows blue on the snow.<br />We are going to learn the sharp edge<br />Of perception after a day’s fast.<br /><br />There is nothing to fear.<br />About this revolution…<br />Though it will change our minds.<br />Aggression, violence, machismo<br />Are fading from us<br />Like old photographs<br />Faintly ridiculous<br />(Did a man actually step like a goose<br />To instill fear?<br />Does a boy have to kill<br />To become a man?)<br /><br />Already there are signs.<br />Young people plant gardens.<br />Fathers change their babies’ diapers<br />And are learning to cook.<br /><br />Let us step outside for a moment.<br />It is all there<br />Only we have been slow to arrive<br />At a way of seeing it.<br />Unless the gentle inherit the earth<br />There will be no earth.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26628687509432778482017-01-01T09:28:51.036-05:002017-01-01T09:28:51.036-05:00Happy New Year to all, and welcome to the new Reds...Happy New Year to all, and welcome to the new Reds! I wish for the world that we humans live up to our potential of smart and compassionate living -- every day, with everyone. And if we can't be smart, how about we be kind to one another? I hope to have less fear about the world, more courage in my daily actions, and greater generosity of spirit towards strangers.Amanda Le Rougetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975933690463168906noreply@blogger.com