tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8456369827582035956..comments2024-03-29T10:25:17.813-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Rhys on the Gift of TimeJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68754659188893267882020-03-31T01:28:47.079-04:002020-03-31T01:28:47.079-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Susan Nelson-Holmdahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335059486795917272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72903236749945047282020-03-31T01:18:59.177-04:002020-03-31T01:18:59.177-04:00I'm totally with you on the gift of time. My d...I'm totally with you on the gift of time. My days seem so much longer now that they are not broken up by errands. I'm still working my two jobs from home, but I also seem to have much more time for reading...and have also picked up both knitting and crochet projects that had languished for ages. Funny, I always wondered what it would be like under house arrest (do all writers imagine these things?) and now I know, more or less. :)Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91380960561380192552020-03-30T22:56:23.532-04:002020-03-30T22:56:23.532-04:00The sun is setting in California and I'm final...The sun is setting in California and I'm finally able say Hi! Everyone seems to be in agreement that being part of this blog community is helping and I whole heartedly agree. At 6:45 there were 96 comments waiting for me to read. I read slow generally so I finally gave up reading comments so I could put my thoughts in words. As I've said before, I still go into work. I have an essential job but we are quieter than normal. I'm okay with reading because I'm rereading Julia's books in anticipation of April. I ordered my copy but haven't paid for it so I need to contact Copperfields. They will ship it, across town. My little weekend goals don't seem to be being fulfilled. "I will get rid those boxes, I promise." Okay, maybe next weekend, it was raining this past one. The one thing I haven't done is pick up my crochet hooks. I did notice my proofreading skills are deteriorating, so embarrassed. Rhys: your bougainvillea is beautiful. I close with a warning, if you hear or feel a loud explosion between the San Francisco bay area and Eugene, Oregon, it's just me lobbing a verbal boom at my sister who should not be out and about but for some unknown reason went with her son, her grown up son, to their favorite feed store to purchase some chicks. They were out for now. Grrr!Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21146807031182654452020-03-30T18:45:47.994-04:002020-03-30T18:45:47.994-04:00I envy you all whose nurseries are open. Pretty s...I envy you all whose nurseries are open. Pretty sure ours are closed. Maybe they will change their minds if this really goes on until April 30. I want to buy my tomato plant, some herbs, a ton of annuals, and maybe some new perennials. At least I can divide the ones that I have. So far having no trouble reading. I just received some books in the mail and expect more. Stay well, everyone.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54375578113714379922020-03-30T18:18:03.610-04:002020-03-30T18:18:03.610-04:00"Shit, I so stressed I can't do it any mo..."Shit, I so stressed I can't do it any more". Yes, apparently I sat up in bed in the middle of the night and spoke to my subconscious truth. Oh dear, my poor Victor. Born a Brit, I believe strongly in soldier on, but I'm guessing that my subconscious does't agree with me. I hear you all my JRW community. I think the best thing we can do is share it. I am blessed as Julia and I get together and share. Yes, we sit 6 feet apart, even on the deck, which is cold, but it's my breath of peace. My new DeskCycle is helping too. I'm up to 20 minutes a day, which as I haven't worked out since last November is cheering. Bless you all and stay well please.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66555295998104328742020-03-30T16:05:09.896-04:002020-03-30T16:05:09.896-04:00I never bought a lemon until I moved to Japan (fro...I never bought a lemon until I moved to Japan (from the Los Angeles area) when I was 23. Just went home and picked a bagful!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68501561247866654282020-03-30T16:03:03.507-04:002020-03-30T16:03:03.507-04:00You ladies are hilarious!You ladies are hilarious!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61050227484697419942020-03-30T15:56:43.382-04:002020-03-30T15:56:43.382-04:00And Rhys, which newspaper is it ? I would like to ...And Rhys, which newspaper is it ? I would like to read the article.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90198428432523467712020-03-30T15:43:24.443-04:002020-03-30T15:43:24.443-04:00Since this is my busiest semester, and going onlin...Since this is my busiest semester, and going online has made things even busier, I haven’t really needed to focus on my coping skills. I’m still behind with grading! <br /><br />I kind of like that I still teach at specific times, and still have things to grade and emails to review. It provides some small sense of normalcy. <br /><br />One of the good things about this is that I am actually keeping in touch with family and friends even more than usual. It’s nice to have everyone pull together!Cindy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196306055833459983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18974453707761097262020-03-30T15:41:46.065-04:002020-03-30T15:41:46.065-04:00Jenn, I have been growing lemon trees for many yea...Jenn, I have been growing lemon trees for many years! Mostly inside but I do take them out in the warmer months. The lemon blossoms are lovely and the fruit is absolutely the best - I never want store lemons again but here in the northeast we don't have much choice. I tried a lime tree but I did not like the thorns so I gave up on that. My son had a beautiful one and I don't recall it had thorns; maybe I got the wrong kind. I also have an orange tree that right now is full of little tiny fruits. I'm trying to think of something to compare the size. Smaller than a gold ball. About the size of those little bouncy balls my grandson always wants to get from a machine. They are very sour but flavorful. Wish I knew what I could make with them.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777683026890358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1120604425471786352020-03-30T15:38:43.682-04:002020-03-30T15:38:43.682-04:00Rhys, most journalists in Quebec are bilingual. T...Rhys, most journalists in Quebec are bilingual. They are happy if you can say a few words in French but if not they usually are respectful.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18954335350862818622020-03-30T14:54:17.347-04:002020-03-30T14:54:17.347-04:00Very wise way to look at it. Thanks, Hank!Very wise way to look at it. Thanks, Hank!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45821102639556496922020-03-30T14:53:11.184-04:002020-03-30T14:53:11.184-04:00I planted the lemon and lime trees that I've w...I planted the lemon and lime trees that I've wanted for years. My yard has never looked better...still, I miss having my people leave the house every day. It's good for me to miss them during the day. There is no missing going on here...*sigh*Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56590772537940102342020-03-30T14:39:28.349-04:002020-03-30T14:39:28.349-04:00I'm glad you like it too Deborah. People in th...I'm glad you like it too Deborah. People in the Mystery Book Club I belong to don't seem to like it. They are not in favor of Ashley Jensen as Agatha. However, since I haven't read the books, I had no preconceptions about Agatha going in and I've found Jensen's portrayal to be quite a hoot to watch.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22528065032808554372020-03-30T14:32:27.466-04:002020-03-30T14:32:27.466-04:00Julia, we will get through this! If you love Hist...Julia, we will get through this! If you love Historical fiction, then I think you may enjoy FAST GIRLS. The author also wrote THE OTHER ALCOTT and LEARNING TO SEE (about Dorothea Lange the Depression era photographer). So grateful for our community too!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52490286127031367102020-03-30T14:27:58.447-04:002020-03-30T14:27:58.447-04:00I said to someone the women of America will never ...I said to someone the women of America will never go back to wearing non-elastic waistbands after this lockdown.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79566165616813544952020-03-30T14:21:26.635-04:002020-03-30T14:21:26.635-04:00Gigi, that sounds wonderful! You should submit you...Gigi, that sounds wonderful! You should submit your story somewhere - I see newspapers looking for "slice of life in isolation" sources. It's wonderful to read one that's so inspiring!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86568250610709674352020-03-30T14:19:48.336-04:002020-03-30T14:19:48.336-04:00Amanda, when the storm clouds were gathering, I ob...Amanda, when the storm clouds were gathering, I obsessively read updates on the NYTimes, the WaPo, Twitter, etc., etc. I've cut that down to about an hour in the evening, and maybe some of All Things Considered, and I'm feeling much better for going on a news diet.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83693460696102008692020-03-30T14:17:36.775-04:002020-03-30T14:17:36.775-04:00Pat, that movie sounds right up my alley!
I'm...Pat, that movie sounds right up my alley!<br /><br />I'm thinking of what to do for my flower garden. Usually I pick up annuals from the local garden club sales, but I'm guessing those won't be going on this April and May. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45530029652578578002020-03-30T14:16:10.846-04:002020-03-30T14:16:10.846-04:00Diana, we will get through this. And like the peop...Diana, we will get through this. And like the people who lived through the 1936 Olympics (FAST GIRLS sounds intriguing) and everything that came after, we'll do it by sticking together. So grateful for our community here!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53709992240542141072020-03-30T14:13:46.384-04:002020-03-30T14:13:46.384-04:00Your gratitude is matched, Debs! Have a lovely tim...Your gratitude is matched, Debs! Have a lovely time cocooning and writing.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80339889522578489062020-03-30T13:51:32.179-04:002020-03-30T13:51:32.179-04:00Deborah, we had more rain last week than the rest ...Deborah, we had more rain last week than the rest of the year. We really needed the rain after droughts in California. You can sleep in the morning, right? Stay warm.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44306115345446565292020-03-30T13:40:12.929-04:002020-03-30T13:40:12.929-04:00I am so grateful for this community! We are headin...I am so grateful for this community! We are heading into a gray and rainy week, so I will not be spending so much time outside. Maybe I will get some writing and reading done!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12228029087090150022020-03-30T13:37:37.171-04:002020-03-30T13:37:37.171-04:00Rhys, I'll bet you have a nursery that would d...Rhys, I'll bet you have a nursery that would deliver pots and maybe plants.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85910795638045848612020-03-30T13:34:45.716-04:002020-03-30T13:34:45.716-04:00Thanks for the info on the National Theatre!Thanks for the info on the National Theatre!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com